INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — The women’s singles final is set for the BNP Paribas Open as familiar foes will face off for the 2026 tournament title. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will square off against World No. 3 Elena Rybakina, a rematch of the 2026 Australian Open final and the 2023 BNP Paribas Open
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Thursday’s schedule of play was stacked in Tennis Paradise with all eight quarterfinal matches for men’s and women’s singles. Carlos Alcaraz continues perfect season, improving to 16-0 after defeating Cam Norrie in straight sets (6-3, 6-4). World No. 1 looking prime to pick up third Indian Wells title. He has
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Things are heating up at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, both figuratively and literally. As the tournament gets closer to championship weekend, the match intensity is increasing but so are the temperatures. Just days before the championships and a few degrees cooler, the heat is a major factor
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Each year, nearly 1,400 volunteers join the BNP Paribas Open to make sure the tournament runs smoothly. It’s an important job that many have been doing for years. “I’ve been volunteering here as an usher for six years and love it,” Helene Raymond said. “We love tennis. We love watching
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — We’re getting closer to deciding a tournament champion in men’s and women’s singles as Round of 16 play started on Tuesday. Aryna Sabalenka beats Naomi Osaka in Round 4 6,2 6,4 at the @BNPPARIBASOPEN @BlakeArthur24 @kendallkesq @Jesus_G_Reyes @KESQ pic.twitter.com/uwDHDlPJeK— Chris Tarpening (@Tarp1969) March 10, 2026 Click HERE for scores from
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — We have continuing coverage of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open as the second week of tournament play began with a jam-packed day of men’s and women’s singles matches. The second Monday in Tennis Paradise showcased Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and many more, including upsets to ranked players and former tournament
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The BNP Paribas Open has been headlined by top players and some unpredicted outcomes for the third round of singles play. World No. 4 Coco Gauff shocked fans by retiring the game in the middle of the second set against Alexandra Eala. According to media officials, Gauff had to retire
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s another busy day in Tennis Paradise and fans are filling the Indian Wells Tennis Garden once again as top athletes headline Saturday’s second round play. Novak Djokovic defeated Kamil Majchrzak in three sets at 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. It was a big match for Djokovic as he fell in this round
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — It was a jam-packed Friday, on and off the court, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Busy, busy at the BNP! Tennis Paradise is packed with people. Time-lapse courtesy of photojournalist @Tarp1969. @KESQ @kendallkesq @BNPPARIBASOPEN @IndianWellsCA pic.twitter.com/DkeRUcFhdi— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 6, 2026 Many star players made their first appearance
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Indian Wells Tennis Garden saw a large spike in visitors Friday compared to earlier in the week as fans gear up for a weekend of main draw play. Crowds filled stadiums three and four in the early afternoon of the second round and lined the practice courts. Many of the
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Venus Williams lost in the first round of women’s singles at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. Williams lost to qualifier Diane Parry of France. The 45-year-old tennis legend was awarded a wild card for the tournament for singles and doubles. Her name was not on the draw on the
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Novak Djokovic is back in the desert, making his 17th appearance at the BNP Paribas Open. The 24-time grand slam champion is a five-time winner at Indian Wells, tied for the most all time with Roger Federer. Djokovic’s last win at this tournament came in 2016. At 38 years old,
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Several tennis players who were stranded in Dubai earlier this week due to the Iran conflict were able to make it to Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open. Sources on the ground told News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur earlier Wednesday that the players are set to address the media
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, got a big surprise ahead of the start of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, an engagement proposal. Sabalenka announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis on Tuesday night. “Well, I obviously had NO idea this happening tonight,”
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tuesday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden was highlighted by Media Day. News Channel 3 caught up with some of the top players in the world ahead of play later this week. Defending tournament champion Jack Draper, as well as 2022 tournament champion and highest ranked American men’s player Taylor
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s time for the annual Eisenhower Cup at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. It’s one of the fan-favorite events during the world class BNP Paribas Open as it happens on the eve of main draw play. The Eisenhower Cup showcases elite talent from the ATP and WTA in a mixed doubles
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — The first Monday of the BNP Paribas Open is always headlined by the draw, announcing the seeding for the men’s and women’s brackets. On the men’s side, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed. The seven-time Grand Slam champion is also a two-time winner in Indian Wells, coming
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Several tennis stars set to play in the BNP Paribas Open are currently stranded in Dubai, as the two main airports in the country are experiencing disruptions due to the U.S. conflict with Iran. Tennis star Daniil Medvedev is among those stranded, after wining the ATP 500 title in Dubai
Continue Reading INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of tennis fans come to Indian Wells every year for the BNP Paribas Open to watch the world’s top players compete in the Masters 1000 event, often regarded as the unofficial 5th grand slam. From the palm trees to the flowers, fans say the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is
Continue Reading INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The BNP Paribas Open is back at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. It’s one of the most highly anticipated tournaments each year, drawing hundreds of thousands of people to the Coachella Valley. You can find the full schedule for the BNP Paribas Open from March 1-15 HERE. For organizers, it’s
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