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Monfils, Andreescu Awarded Indian Wells Wild Cards
39-year-old Gael Monfils, former champion Bianca Andreescu and 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens head the wild card announcements for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open.
Feb. 27, 2026 at 7:23pm
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The 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California has announced its wild card entries, with notable names like Gael Monfils, Bianca Andreescu, and Sloane Stephens receiving invitations to compete in the prestigious tournament.
Why it matters
The Indian Wells tournament is one of the most important events on the professional tennis calendar, and the wild card selections can often make or break a player's season. These high-profile entries are sure to generate excitement and interest in the upcoming tournament.
The details
Monfils, who is playing his final season on tour, will be looking to improve on his previous quarterfinal appearances at Indian Wells in 2016 and 2019. Andreescu, the 2019 champion, will be aiming to recapture the magic of her breakthrough victory as an 18-year-old. Stephens and Pliskova, both former top-ranked players, will be hoping to use the wild card as a springboard to regain their form.
- The 2026 BNP Paribas Open will take place from March 1 to March 15, 2026.
The players
Gael Monfils
A 39-year-old French professional tennis player who has been awarded a wild card to compete in the 2026 BNP Paribas Open.
Bianca Andreescu
A former champion of the BNP Paribas Open, Andreescu won the title in 2019 at the age of 18, becoming the youngest woman to win in the desert since Serena Williams in 1999.
Sloane Stephens
A 2017 US Open champion who has been awarded a wild card to compete in the 2026 BNP Paribas Open as she looks to rediscover her form after a difficult stretch.
Donna Vekic
A 2024 Olympic Silver Medalist who has been awarded a women's singles wild card for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open.
Michael Zheng
A two-time NCAA singles National Champion who has been awarded a men's singles wild card for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open after defeating Sebastian Korda in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open.
What’s next
The BNP Paribas Open kicks off on March 1, 2026 and runs through March 15, 2026.
The takeaway
The wild card selections for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open feature a mix of veteran stars and rising talents, setting the stage for an exciting and unpredictable tournament in Indian Wells.
