Manuel Guinard and Guido Andreozzi Claim Doubles Title at Indian Wells

The win marks a breakthrough for the veteran doubles pairing on the ATP Tour.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:48am

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Manuel Guinard and Guido Andreozzi, a doubles pairing that formed last August, won the men's doubles title at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. The pair defeated first cousins Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot in the final, 7-6(3), 6-3. The victory is a breakthrough for Guinard and Andreozzi, who have spent much of their careers playing on the Challenger Tour.

Why it matters

The Indian Wells title is a significant achievement for Guinard and Andreozzi, as it shows they can compete and win at the highest levels of professional tennis. The win also gives the pairing momentum heading into the rest of the season on the ATP Tour.

The details

Guinard and Andreozzi, both veteran players, became a doubles pairing last August. On Saturday, they defeated first-time doubles partners Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot in the final on Stadium Court at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The win is the biggest title of Guinard and Andreozzi's careers, as they have primarily competed on the lower-level Challenger Tour.

  • The doubles final took place on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • Guinard and Andreozzi formed their doubles partnership in August 2025.

The players

Manuel Guinard

A veteran doubles player who has primarily competed on the Challenger Tour throughout his career.

Guido Andreozzi

A veteran doubles player who has primarily competed on the Challenger Tour throughout his career.

Arthur Rinderknech

A French tennis player who reached the doubles final at Indian Wells with his cousin, Valentin Vacherot.

Valentin Vacherot

A French tennis player who reached the doubles final at Indian Wells with his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech.

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What they’re saying

“Hopefully there are many more titles coming for us. We're going to keep going.”

— Manuel Guinard (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

Guinard and Andreozzi will look to build on their Indian Wells title and compete for more ATP Tour-level doubles championships throughout the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Indian Wells doubles title is a significant breakthrough for the veteran pairing of Guinard and Andreozzi, who have spent much of their careers competing on the lower-level Challenger Tour. Their victory demonstrates that they can compete and win at the highest levels of professional tennis, and it gives them momentum heading into the rest of the 2026 season.