Andreozzi & Guinard Capture Indian Wells Doubles Title

Unseeded duo defeats top seeds in breakthrough performance at ATP Masters 1000 event

Mar. 15, 2026 at 3:49am

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Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Guinard have claimed the 2026 BNP Paribas Open doubles crown, defeating Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot 7-6(3), 6-3 on Saturday. This marks the first ATP Masters 1000 title for the unseeded duo, who only began playing together at the 2025 US Open.

Why it matters

The victory is a breakthrough performance for Andreozzi and Guinard, who overcame several top seeds en route to the title. It highlights the continued growth and competitiveness of doubles tennis on the ATP Tour.

The details

The path to the championship wasn't easy for Andreozzi and Guinard. They overcame significant challenges, including victories over fourth seeds Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski, and a hard-fought win against top seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos. Their ability to perform under pressure was a key factor in their success.

  • Andreozzi and Guinard made their team debut at the 2025 US Open.
  • The 2026 BNP Paribas Open doubles final took place on Saturday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Guido Andreozzi

An Argentine professional tennis player who has found success on clay courts, winning ATP 250 events in Umag, Buenos Aires, and Bastad.

Manuel Guinard

A French professional tennis player who previously won the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters in 2025 with Romain Arneodo.

Arthur Rinderknech

A French professional tennis player who played college tennis at Texas A&M University before turning pro.

Valentin Vacherot

A French professional tennis player who, like his doubles partner Rinderknech, played college tennis at Texas A&M University.

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What they’re saying

“I am so happy to be able to win here.”

— Guido Andreozzi (newsy-today.com)

“I knew it was going to be a dangerous match. We prepared for the match as well as we could and tried to manage the pressure because it was a first one [together].”

— Manuel Guinard (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This victory for the unseeded duo of Andreozzi and Guinard showcases the continued growth and competitiveness of doubles tennis on the ATP Tour, with players from diverse backgrounds, including those with college tennis experience, making an impact at the highest levels of the sport.