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World No. 1, five-time champion Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells

March 5, 2023 7:11 PM Bailey Arredondo

BNP Paribas Open tournament officials announced Sunday night that Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the tournament. World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. With his withdrawal, Nikoloz Basilashvili moves into the field.#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/wUcBn5upc7— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 6, 2023 Reports say Djokovic’s unvaccinated status remains the deciding factor. Novak

Former Grand Slam champions headline 2023 BNP Paribas Open wild cards

March 3, 2023 3:41 PM KESQ News Team

2020 Australian Open Champion Sofia Kenin headlines the list of players awarded main draw wild cards into the 2023 BNP Paribas Open, a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event to be held March 6 – 19, 2023 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Check Out Our BNP Paribas Open Section for More Coverage Ten total

Rafael Nadal out of BNP Paribas Open citing injury

February 28, 2023 9:24 AM Jeff Stahl

Rafael Nadal, the world’s 6th-ranked men’s tennis professional, has pulled out of the upcoming March BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Tournament Director Tommy Haas issued the following statement Tuesday morning. “Three-time BNP Paribas Open winner and 22-time Grand Slam Champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open due to injury. “We wish

Djokovic hopes to play in US despite being unvaccinated

February 22, 2023 2:17 PM Associated Press

By DUSAN STOJANOVIC BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has asked American authorities for special permission to enter the United States to play tennis tournaments in California and Florida despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus, the top-ranked Serb said Wednesday. The Transportation Security Administration has said the requirement for foreign air travelers to be fully

Eisenhower Cup at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens will debut a new, mixed doubles format

February 15, 2023 1:35 PM Jesus Reyes

The Eisenhower Cup will feature some of the world’s top tennis players in a new, mixed doubles format. The Eisenhower Cup, presented by Masimo, is a one-night Tie Break Tens event that takes place under the lights of Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Tuesday, March 7. Check Out Our BNP Paribas

New charitable, community-focused initiatives announced for 2023 BNP Paribas Open

February 10, 2023 2:17 PM KESQ News Team

The BNP Paribas Open announced a series of charitable and community-focused initiatives to take place throughout the 2023 tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Visit Our BNP Paribas Open Section for More Coverage These initiatives will center around supporting The Champions Volunteer Foundation – the non-profit associated with the BNP Paribas Open, whose primary purpose is

2023 BNP Paribas Open player list revealed, Djokovic & Nadal set to return

February 8, 2023 3:43 PM Jesus Reyes

The player entry list for the upcoming BNP Paribas Open has been released with returning champions, including Novak Djokovic, set to return to Indian Wells. Defending champions Iga Swiatek – the current World No. 1 – and World No. 8 Taylor Fritz (a hometown favorite) headline the list of players headed to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden this March

Nobu to open on a year-round at Indian Wells Tennis Gardens

February 6, 2023 8:13 PM Jesus Reyes

The Nobu restaurant on-site at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden will permanently open on a year-round basis beginning on Feb. 13. The world-famous Japanese restaurant located in Stadium 2 will open its doors to diners and remain open year-round, serving up its world-famous dishes outside the annual tournament dates for the first time. The Nobu

Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement

August 9, 2022 11:00 AM Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Saying “the countdown has begun,” 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced Tuesday she is ready to step away from tennis so she can turn her focus to having another child and her business interests, presaging the end of a career that transcended sports. In an essay released Tuesday

Naomi Osaka wins first match since heckling incident, says she started talking to a therapist after Indian Wells

March 23, 2022 7:14 PM CNN Newsource, KESQ News Team

By Jill Martin, CNN The vibe was much more positive on the court and off following Naomi Osaka’s latest tennis match. After defeating Australian Astra Sharma 6-3, 6-4 in her first-round match at the Miami Open, the four-time grand slam champion told reporters she was feeling better. “I don’t know if I’m allowed to say

Indian Wells tennis tournament founder Charlie Pasarell proud of its growth, status as elite sporting event

March 22, 2022 6:35 PM Blake Arthur

We’re two days removed from the 2022 BNP Paribas Open, which doesn’t even happen without the impact of Charlie Pasarell. Charlie Pasarell founded the Indian Wells tennis tournament, leading the event from 1981-2012. If it wasn’t for Pasarell, the Indian Wells tennis tournament wouldn’t be what it is, which is a Masters 1000, the unofficial

Coachella Valley High School student named Ball Kid of the Year

March 22, 2022 5:57 PM Jesus Reyes

A Coachella Valley High School student was celebrated after being named Ball Kid of the Year! Angel Carrillo, a CVHS sophomore, was selected out of more than 200 Ball Kids from around the world. He worked the 2022 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells for the past two weeks. On Sunday, he got to do

Hits Home: Taylor Fritz’s signature win at Indian Wells a moment his father will never forget

March 21, 2022 6:36 PM Blake Arthur

“This is seriously like a childhood dream come true, like a wild dream that you don’t expect to actually happen,” said Taylor Fritz. Well, it did. A career defining moment for sure. And how cool that it happened here, a place Taylor calls his home tournament, a place where a proud father got to watch

Economic impact of 2022 BNP Paribas Open

March 21, 2022 8:56 PM Bianca Ventura, KESQ News Team

After two weeks in “Tennis Paradise,” the 2022 BNP Paribas Open is over. On Monday, crews were out cleaning up the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens. While the tennis scores are in the history books, we are still waiting to learn just how much money the tournament brought to our area. “You get so many more

Taylor’s Time: Fritz defeats the great Rafa Nadal, earns Indian Wells title for biggest win of career

March 20, 2022 5:41 PM Blake Arthur

Taylor Fritz has done it. Taylor’s Time. King in the Desert! @KESQ @BNPPARIBASOPEN pic.twitter.com/P4CI5gBdsJ— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 21, 2022 SoCal Sensation 🌴California kid @Taylor_Fritz97 rises to the occasion, conquering Nadal to capture a first Masters 1000 title 6-3, 7-6(5)#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/BQJY0KRMyJ— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 21, 2022 Fritz Breaks Through🏆 🎾 🌴! 6-2 7-6@Taylor_Fritz97

Championship Sunday: Iga Swiatek wins women’s singles title at Indian Wells

March 20, 2022 3:15 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

Polish standout Iga Swiatek is the 2022 BNP Paribas Open women’s singles champion. Iga Swiatek victorious at #IndianWells! Beats Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1 in just over an hour. Wow, what a dominant tournament for Swiatek! @KESQ and how about that racket throw! @BlakeArthur24 pic.twitter.com/kv70eXBgv5— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) March 20, 2022 The No. 3 seed dispatched

Fritz Friday: American Taylor Fritz advances to men’s singles semifinal at Indian Wells

March 18, 2022 4:08 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo, Jesus Reyes

Taylor Fritz is feeling right at home. Shining bright ☀️😎@Taylor_Fritz97 reaches back-to-back semifinals in the desert, besting Kecmanovic 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-1#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/1Vyy2NjjQm— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 18, 2022 The So Cal native, who calls Indian Wells his “home tournament,” defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in three sets under the desert sun on Friday afternoon. #Fritz &

Thursday Thriller: Rafa survives tough test from Kyrgios, stays perfect on season and advances to Indian Wells semifinal

March 17, 2022 3:52 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo, Jesus Reyes

Rafael Nadal continues his run at Indian Wells, all part of a perfect season and an incredible career. Witnessing greatness 🙌@RafaelNadal fires past Kyrgios in the match of the tournament 7-6(0), 5-7, 6-4 to reach an 11th semifinal in the desert#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/z5ziH2HW3T— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 18, 2022 The 35-year-old Spaniard was tested by

On to the Quarterfinals: Nadal outlasts Opelka to stay perfect in 2022; Fritz fights off De Minaur

March 16, 2022 1:40 PM Blake Arthur, Bailey Arredondo

RAFA ROLLS ON Rafa Nadal keeps it rolling in 2022, staying perfect on the season. Undefeated 💪@RafaelNadal becomes just the second men's player to start a season 18-0, securing a 7-6(3), 7-6(5) win over Reilly Opelka in the fourth round #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/Uv3kU9yIeQ— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 16, 2022 Nadal, now 18-0 on the year,

Tennis Paradise: Local woman is behind much of the beauty on display at the BNP Paribas Open

March 15, 2022 3:16 PM Blake Arthur

Briana DeAztlan is a local woman tasked with making sure Tennis Paradise lives up to its name. One of four flower walls on site at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. A graduate of La Quinta high school and the esteemed Parsons School of Design in New York, she’s a successful business woman in charge of bringing