The BNP Paribas Open is a tennis tournament that usually takes place in March each year in Indian Wells, California, USA.
The tournament is a combined ATP/WTA event with an ATP 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament being played concurrently.

2023 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)
Location: | Indian Wells, California, USA |
Tour Level: | ATP 1000 and WTA 1000 |
Court Surface: | Outdoor hardcourt |
Defending Champion(s): | Taylor Fritz (Men’s Singles), John Isner and Jack Sock (Men’s Doubles) Iga Swiatek (Women’s Singles), Yang Zhaoxuan and Xu Yifan (Women’s Doubles) |
Draw Size: | 128 Singles, 32 Doubles |
The Indian Wells Tennis tournament is one of the biggest ATP tennis tournaments held during the year with some fans calling it the 5th grand slam.
The tournament is played on outdoor hard courts at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden with the biggest stadium court in the complex having a capacity of approximately 16,000 tennis fans.
The tournament usually takes place in the first two weeks of March with the Miami Open being played in the last two weeks of March.
Players who manage to win both tournaments are said to have completed the “Sunshine Double”.
Over the years, a number of players have been able to achieve the sunshine double including Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and Kim Clijsters.
Dates
The 2023 ATP and WTA Tournaments will take place over two weeks from the 6th to the 19th of March 2023, with qualifying taking place on the 6th and 7th of March.
The Arizona Tennis Classic will be held in the second week for ATP players who lose in the first week in Indian Wells.
Tickets
Tickets for the 2023 tournament in Indian Wells are now on sale through the official tournament website.
There will be free entry to the qualifying matches on the 6th and 7th of March with single-session ticket prices for other days starting at $30.
Players
The official entry list for the 2023 tournament will not be released until closer to the start of the tournament but below is a selection of players who played in the women’s and men’s singles tournaments in 2022.
2022 ATP Indian Wells Entry List
- Daniil Medvedev
- Alexander Zverev
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Rafael Nadal
- Matteo Berrettini
- Andrey Rublev
- Casper Ruud
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
- Jannik Sinner
- Hubert Hurkacz
- Denis Shapovalov
- Cameron Norrie
- Aslan Karatsev
- Diego Schwartzman
- Pablo Carreno Busta
- Roberto Bautista Agut
- Gael Monfils
- Taylor Fritz
- Cristian Garin
- Nikoloz Basilashvili
- Lorenzo Sonego
- Reilly Opelka
- Marin Cilic
- Grigor Dimitrov
- John Isner
- Borna Coric
- Daniel Evans
- Karen Khachanov
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Alexander Bublik
- Albert Ramos-Vinolas
- Frances Tiafoe
- Alex de Minaur
- Lloyd Harris
- Filip Krajinovic
- Dusan Lajovic
- Marton Fucsovics
- Fabio Fognini
- Ugo Humbert
- Federico Delbonis
- Tommy Paul
- Sebastian Korda
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
- David Goffin
- Ilya Ivashka
- Mackenzie McDonald
- Benoit Paire
- Botic van de Zandschulp
- Dominik Koepfer
- Soonwoo Kwon
- Jenson Brooksby
- James Duckworth
- Laslo Djere
- Adrian Mannarino
- Jan-Lennard Struff
- Maxime Cressy
- Arthur Rinderknech
- Pedro Martinez
- Tallon Griekspoor
- Lorenzo Musetti
- Miomir Kecmanovic
- Federico Coria
- Alexei Popyrin
- Gianluca Mager
- Benjamin Bonzi
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
- Hugo Gaston
- Marcos Giron
- Emil Ruusuvuori
- Alex Molcan
- Pablo Andujar
- Pablo Cuevas
- Sebastian Baez
- Aljaz Bedene
- Mikael Ymer
2022 WTA Indian Wells Entry List
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Karolina Pliskova
- Paula Badosa
- Garbiñe Muguruza
- Maria Sakkari
- Iga Swiatek
- Anett Kontaveit
- Ons Jabeur
- Elena Rybakina
- Emma Raducanu
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
- Elina Svitolina
- Jessica Pegula
- Victoria Azarenka
- Angelique Kerber
- Leylah Fernandez
- Cori Gauff
- Daria Kasatkina
- Simona Halep
- Petra Kvitova
- Belinda Bencic
- Jelena Ostapenko
- Elise Mertens
- Tamara Zidansek
- Madison Keys
- Veronika Kudermetova
- Camila Giorgi
- Sorana Cirstea
- Sara Sorribes Tormo
- Clara Tauson
- Liudmila Samsonova
- Jil Teichmann
- Viktorija Golubic
- Alizé Cornet
- Marketa Vondrousova
- Ajla Tomljanovic
- Amanda Anisimova
- Yulia Putintseva
- Tereza Martincova
- Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Katerina Siniakova
- Magda Linette
- Shelby Rogers
- Jasmine Paolini
- Camila Osorio
- Nuria Parrizas
- Marta Kostyuk
- Alison Van Uytvanck
- Anhelina Kalinina
- Ana Konjuh
- Alison Riske
- Irina-Camelia Begu
- Sloane Stephens
- Jaqueline Cristian
- Madison Brengle
- Ann Li
- Elena-Gabriela Ruse
- Kaia Kanepi
- Arantxa Rus
- Karolina Muchova
- Andrea Petkovic
- Mayar Sherif
- Shuai Zhang
- Maryna Zanevska
- Caroline Garcia
- Petra Martic
- Aliaksandra Sasnovich
- Danka Kovinic
- Beatriz Haddad
- Rebecca Peterson
- Anastasia Potapova
- Misaki Doi
- Clara Burel
Schedule
Below is the expected schedule for the 2023 tournament, with the 1st round of the WTA singles tournament starting on Wednesday, the 8th of March, and the 1st round of the ATP singles tournament starting on Thursday, the 9th of March.
Date | Round |
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Monday, 6 Match 2023 | ATP and WTA Qualifying |
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 | ATP and WTA Qualifying |
Wednesday, 8 March 2023 | WTA 1st Round |
Thursday, 9 March 2023 | WTA 1st Round and ATP 1st Round |
Friday, 10 March 2023 | WTA 2nd Round and ATP 1st Round |
Saturday, 11 March 2023 | WTA 2nd Round and ATP 2nd Round |
Sunday, 12 March 2023 | WTA 3rd Round and ATP 2nd Round |
Monday, 13 Match 2023 | WTA 3rd Round and ATP 3rd Round |
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 | WTA 4th Round and ATP 3rd Round |
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 | WTA Quarterfinals and ATP 4th Round |
Thursday, 16 March 2023 | WTA and ATP Quarterfinals |
Friday, 17 March 2023 | WTA Semifinals and ATP Quarterfinals |
Saturday, 18 March 2023 | WTA Doubles Finals, ATP Doubles Final, and ATP Semifinals |
Sunday, 19 March 2023 | WTA and ATP Singles Finals |
Draw
The draw for the 2023 tournament will be made the week before the start of the tournament.
If you are looking for the draws for the 2022 tournaments, they are available to download from the ATP Tour and WTA Tour websites.
In 2022, the number 1 in the men’s event was Daniil Medvedev while in the women’s event, Barbora Krejcikova was due to be the number 1 seed but she pulled out of the tournament at the last minute due to a knee injury and was replaced in the draw by Alize Cornet.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The Indian Wells tennis tournament is one of an increasing number of tournaments where there is equal prize money for the men’s and women’s events.
Prize money at all levels in 2022 except for first round losers saw an increase from the prize money awarded at the 2021 tournament.
Full details in relation to the prize money for the 2023 tournament have not been released yet but below is the prize money that was awarded to players in 2022.
Men’s Singles
The winner of the Men’s Singles Event in 2022 received $1,242,025 and 1000 ranking points, with the runner up receiving $665,330 and 600 ranking points.
Performance | $ | ATP Points |
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Winner | $1,242,025 | 1000 |
Finalist | $665,330 | 600 |
Semifinalist | $343,985 | 360 |
Quarterfinalist | $179,940 | 180 |
4th Round | $94,575 | 90 |
3rd Round | $54,400 | 45 |
2nd Round | $30,130 | 25 |
1st Round | $17,575 | 10 |
Men’s Doubles
The winners of the Men’s Doubles Event in 2022 received $426,000 and 1000 ATP points, with the runner ups receiving $225,980 and 600 ATP points.
Performance | $ | ATP Points |
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Winners | $426,000 | 1000 |
Finalists | $225,980 | 600 |
Semifinalists | $120,520 | 360 |
Quarterfinalists | $61,100 | 180 |
2nd Round | $32,630 | 90 |
1st Round | $17,580 | 0 |
Women’s Singles
The winner of the Women’s Singles Event in 2022 received $1,242,025 and 1000 WTA points, with the runner up receiving $665,330 and 650 WTA points.
Performance | $ | WTA Points |
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Winner | $1,242,025 | 1000 |
Finalist | $665,330 | 650 |
Semifinalist | $343,985 | 390 |
Quarterfinalist | $179,940 | 215 |
4th Round | $94,575 | 120 |
3rd Round | $54,400 | 65 |
2nd Round | $30,130 | 35 |
1st Round | $17,575 | 1 |
Women’s Doubles
The winners of the Women’s Doubles Event in 2022 received $426,000 and 1000 points, with the runner ups receiving $225,980 and 650 points.
Performance | $ | WTA Points |
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Winners | $426,000 | 1000 |
Finalists | $225,980 | 650 |
Semifinalists | $120,520 | 390 |
Quarterfinalists | $61,100 | 215 |
2nd Round | $32,630 | 120 |
1st Round | $17,580 | 10 |
Past Winners and Runner Ups
Past champions of the WTA event include Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, and Monica Seles while past champions of the ATP event include Rafael Nadal, Juan Martín del Potro, and Roger Federer.
Federer and Djokovic currently hold the record for most singles titles with five titles each.
Men’s Singles Winners and Runner Ups
Taylor Fritz is the defending champion in the Men’s Singles event following his victory over Rafael Nadal in the 2022 Men’s Singles final (6-3, 7-6).
Roger Federer is the most successful male player as he has won 5 singles titles (2017, 2012, 2006, 2005, and 2004) and been a runner up four times (2019, 2018, 2015, and 2014)
Year | Winner | Runner Up | Score in Final |
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2022 | Taylor Fritz | Rafael Nadal | 6-3, 7-6 |
2021 | Cameron Norrie | Nikoloz Basilashvili | 3–6, 6–4, 6–1 |
2020 | N/A | N/A | Tournament not held |
2019 | Dominic Thiem | Roger Federer | 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 |
2018 | Juan Martín del Potro | Roger Federer | 6–4, 6–7, 7–6 |
2017 | Roger Federer | Stan Wawrinka | 6–4, 7–5 |
2016 | Novak Djokovic | Milos Raonic | 6–2, 6–0 |
2015 | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer | 6–3, 6–7, 6–2 |
2014 | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer | 3–6, 6–3, 7–6 |
2013 | Rafael Nadal | Juan Martín Del Potro | 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
2012 | Roger Federer | John Isner | 7–6, 6–3 |
The above list of previous winners of the Men’s Singles event goes back to 2012. For a full list, check out the official ATP Tour website.
Men’s Doubles
John Isner and Jack Sock are the current champions in the men’s doubles event after beating Santiago Gonzalez and Edouard Roger-Vasselin 7–6, 6-3 in the 2022 Men’s doubles final.
Year | Winners | Runner Ups | Score in Final |
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2022 | John Isner and Jack Sock | Santiago Gonzalez and Edouard Roger-Vasselin | 7-6, 6-3 |
2021 | John Peers and Filip Polášek | Aslan Karatsev and Andrey Rublev | 6–3, 7–6 |
2020 | N/A | N/A | Tournament not Held |
2019 | Nikola Mektić and Horacio Zeballos | Łukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo | 4–6, 6–4, 10–3 |
2018 | John Isner and Jack Sock | Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan | 7-6, 7–6 |
2017 | Raven Klaasen and Rajeev Ram | Łukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo | 6–7, 6–4, 10–8 |
2016 | Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut | Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock | 6–3, 7–6 |
2015 | Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock | Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini | 6–4, 6–7, 10–7 |
2014 | Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan | Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares | 6–4, 6–3 |
2013 | Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan | Treat Conrad Huey and Jerzy Janowicz | 6–3, 3–6, 10–6 |
2012 | Marc López and Rafael Nadal | John Isner and Sam Querrey | 6–2, 7–6 |
The above list of previous winners of the Men’s Doubles event goes back to 2012. For a full list, check the official ATP Tour website.
Women’s Singles
Iga Swiatek is the current champion in the women’s singles event after beating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-1 in the 2022 women’s singles final.
A number of players have won the women’s singles event a total of 2 times including Martina Navratilova, Mary Joe Fernández, Steffi Graf, Lindsay Davenport, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, Daniela Hantuchová, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka.
Year | Winner | Runner Up | Score in Final |
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2022 | Iga Swiatek | Maria Sakkari | 6-4, 6-1 |
2021 | Paula Badosa | Victoria Azarenka | 7-6, 6-3 |
2020 | Simona Halep | Elena Rybakina | 3–6, 6–3, 7–6 |
2019 | Belinda Bencic | Petra Kvitová | 6–3, 1–6, 6–2 |
2018 | Elina Svitolina | Daria Kasatkina | 6–4, 6–0 |
2017 | Elina Svitolina | Caroline Wozniacki | 6–4, 6–2 |
2016 | Sara Errani | Barbora Strýcová | 6–0, 6–2 |
2015 | Simona Halep | Karolína Plíšková | 6–4, 7–6 |
2014 | Venus Williams | Alizé Cornet | 6–3, 6–0 |
2013 | Petra Kvitová | Sara Errani | 6–2, 1–6, 6–1 |
2012 | Agnieszka Radwańska | Julia Görges | 7–5, 6–4 |
The above list of previous winners of the women’s singles event goes back to 2012. For a full list, check out the official WTA Tour website.
Women’s Doubles
Yang Zhaoxuan and Xu Yifan are the current champions in the women’s doubles event after beating Asia Muhammad and Ena Shibahara 7-5, 7-6 in the 2022 women’s doubles final.
Lisa Raymond holds the record for most doubles titles with seven titles to her name (1994, 1995, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2012).
Year | Winners | Runner Ups | Score in Final |
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2022 | Yang Zhaoxuan and Xu Yifan | Asia Muhammad and Ena Shibahara | 7-5, 7-6 |
2021 | Hsieh Su-wei and Elise Mertens | Veronika Kudermetova and Elena Rybakina | 7–6, 6–3 |
2020 | N/A | N/A | Tournament not held |
2019 | Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka | Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková | 6–3, 6–2 |
2018 | Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strýcová | Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina | 6–4, 6–4 |
2017 | Chan Yung-jan and Martina Hingis | Lucie Hradecká and Kateřina Siniaková | 7–6, 6–2 |
2016 | Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Coco Vandeweghe | Julia Görges and Karolína Plíšková | 4–6, 6–4, 10–6 |
2015 | Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza | Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina | 6–3, 6–4 |
2014 | Hsieh Su-wei and Peng Shuai | Cara Black and Sania Mirza | 7–6, 6–2 |
2013 | Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina | Nadia Petrova and Katarina Srebotnik | 6–0, 5–7, 10–6 |
2012 | Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond | Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina | 6–2, 6–3 |
The above list of previous winners of the women’s doubles event goes back to 2012. For a full list, check out the official WTA Tour website.