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BNP Paribas Open: Friday featured handful of stars making 2026 tournament debut

By Blake Arthur

Updated

today at 7:35 PM

Published March 6, 2026 4:11 PM

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 in main draw competition at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open.

Stadium 1 and Stadium 2 showcased a number of great second round matches for men's and women's singles.

Check out all the SCORES from Friday and ORDER OF PLAY for Saturday.

Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of the BNP Paribas Open.

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Blake Arthur

Sports Director Blake Arthur joined the KESQ/CBS Local 2 team in August of 2015. Learn more about Blake here.

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