Alcaraz, Sabalenka earn top seeds at 2026 BNP Paribas Open

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 in 2023 and 2024.

On the women's side, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed. The four-time Grand Slam champion has never won a singles title at Indian Wells.

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First round play begins Wednesday, March 4. All seeded players receive a first-round bye and will begin their tournament on Friday or Saturday.

The 2026 BNP Paribas goes through Sunday, March 15 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

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