The Indian Wells tournament, also called BNP Paribas Open, will take place from March 3 to 17, 2024. It is the first Masters 1000 (men’s circuit) and the third WTA 1000 (women’s circuit) of the year.
Where does the Indian Wells tournament take place?
The tournament takes place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in the Coachella Valley of Southern California.
What surface is the Indian Wells tournament played on?
The Indian Wells tournament is played on outdoor hard courts.
How to buy tickets for the Indian Wells tournament?
Details on how to secure tickets for the 2024 edition of the Indian Wells tournament are available on the official website.
Who are the defending champion at Indian Wells?
Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina won the tournament in 2023.
Alcaraz won 6-3, 6-2 against Daniil Medvedev.
Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(11), 6-4.
In doubles, Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden triumphed among the men; Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova were crowned among the women.
Who holds the record for titles at Indian Wells?
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic hold the Indian Well title record for men, having lifted the trophy five times each. Others have managed to win several times, such as Rafael Nadal (3), Michael Chang (3), Jimmy Connors (3), Lleyton Hewitt (2), Pete Sampras (2), Jim Courier (2), Boris Becker (2) and Roscoe Tanner (2).
On the women’s side, no one has triumphed more than twice, and nine players have achieved double champion status: Martina Navratilova, Mary Joe Fernandez, Steffi Graf, Lindsay Davenport, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, Daniela Hantuchova, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka.
Who got wild cards for Indian Wells 2024?
As of February 25, 2024, two wild cards were known: those granted to former world number 1s Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki, the latter having won the title in 2021.
Which players will be absent at Indian Wells?
As of February 25, 2024, all the best players in the world are registered at Indian Wells. Among the women, three important players have already withdrawn: Petra Kvitova, double Wimbledon winner, and Belinda Bencic, Olympic champion in 2021, are pregnant; Karolina Muchova, finalist at Roland-Garros last year, is injured.
What is the points scale at Indian Wells?
For the men’s draw, the ATP points scale is:
- Titre : 1000 points
- Finale : 650 points
- Semi final : 400 points
- Quarterfinal : 200 points
- Eighth finals : 100 points
- Third round: 50 points
- Second turn : 30 points
- Premier tour : 10 points
For the women’s draw, the WTA points scale is:
- Titre : 1000 points
- Finale : 650 points
- Semi final : 390 points
- Quarterfinal : 215 points
- Eighth finals : 120 points
- Third round: 65 points
- Second turn : 35 points
- Premier tour : 10 points
What is the prize money for the Indian Wells tournament?
In total, the Indian Wells tournament offers $19 million in prize money, more than any other tournament combining a WTA 1000 and a Masters 1000.
The increase is more than $1.4 million compared to last year.
2024-02-25 08:00:00
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