Top Players Await Indian Wells Draw

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The stage is set for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, with the draw scheduled for Monday, March 2nd at 3 p.m. PST (6 p.m. EST/11 p.m. GMT). World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, No. 2 Jannik Sinner, and five-time champion Novak Djokovic are expected to headline the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event.

Why it matters

The BNP Paribas Open is the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the season, drawing significant attention from tennis fans worldwide. It's often referred to as the 'fifth Grand Slam' due to its high attendance and prestige.

The details

For viewers in the United States, the draw will be broadcast on Tennis Channel 2 and available via the Tennis Channel App. The ATP Tour channels will also provide comprehensive coverage and analysis immediately following the draw's completion. Carlos Alcaraz enters Indian Wells with an impressive 12-0 record for the season, having already secured victories at the Australian Open and the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. Jannik Sinner will be looking to finally claim his first Indian Wells trophy, having previously reached the semi-finals in 2023 and 2024. Novak Djokovic aims to secure his sixth BNP Paribas Open title, surpassing Roger Federer's record of five wins in Indian Wells.

• The draw is on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, at 3 p.m. PST (6 p.m. EST/11 p.m. GMT).