2025 BNPPO: Wednesday headlined by main draw, inaugural Champions Luncheon and more top players addressing media
Wednesday marked the start of main draw action in Indian Wells for the 2025 BNP Paribas Open.
50 years in the desert 🏜
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 5, 2025
The party hits a new milestone in #TennisParadise 🎾
It was also another day of the world's best players speaking to the media ahead of their first matches later this week.
AMERICAN TENNIS 🇺🇸🎾
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 5, 2025
Both ranked No. 4 on their respective tours, Taylor Fritz and Jessica Pegula are back at #IndianWells. Fritz is a the 2022 champion with local ties, while Pegula is trying to end the desert drought for American women. @KESQ @Tarp1969 #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/4k8zKVVFEG
We also witnessed history with the first-ever Champions Luncheon, featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, both of whom have won twice here at Indian Wells.
First ever Champions Luncheon featuring @carlosalcaraz and @iga_swiatek at @PortaViaCA. Both have won twice here in Indian Wells. @KESQ @BNPPARIBASOPEN #TennisParadise #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/SeyLloygND
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 5, 2025
Additionally, we saw some of the top men's players on the practice courts, including reigning two-time tournament champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz on the practice court Wednesday ahead of his first match later this week. The reigning two-time champion is seeking a 3rd straight title in Indian Wells. @KESQ @Tarp1969 @BNPPARIBASOPEN #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/yU0N0oJoef
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 5, 2025
We also saw 5-time tournament champion and 24-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic on the practice courts.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 5, 2025
The 5-time tournament winner is back at Indian Wells, looking to become the only men's player to win a record 6th title. And maybe a good omen for him this year, the 24-time grand slam champion is the No. 6 seed. @KESQ @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/YhYHczxuoq
Arguably the greatest player of all time, Djokovic made time to sign autographs and interact with the fans following his practice.
Think Novak Djokovic doesn't draw a crowd??
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 6, 2025
Arguably the greatest player of all time with 24 grand slam titles, the 5-time tournament winner is beloved by many here across the globe and here in #IndianWells. @KESQ @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk @BNPPARIBASOPEN #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/Kg2uYpzUBo
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