Sinner Meets Dua Lipa at Indian Wells

Italian tennis star reaches first BNP Paribas Open final

Mar. 15, 2026 at 4:55am

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Jannik Sinner, the world No. 2 player, reached the championship match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California for the first time on Saturday. After his semifinal victory against Alexander Zverev, Sinner celebrated his achievement by meeting Grammy-winning singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner on the Tennis Channel set.

Why it matters

Sinner's run to the final at the prestigious Indian Wells tournament, one of the biggest events outside of the Grand Slams, marks a significant milestone in the young Italian's career. His meeting with pop star Dua Lipa also highlights the growing crossover appeal of tennis, as top players increasingly interact with celebrities and influencers.

The details

Sinner defeated Zverev in straight sets to advance to the final, where he will aim to win his first title at the Indian Wells Masters 1000 event. Dua Lipa was also spotted attending the semifinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev on Saturday.

  • Sinner reached the championship match on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • Sinner met Dua Lipa and Callum Turner on the Tennis Channel set after his semifinal victory.

The players

Jannik Sinner

The world No. 2 player who reached his first final at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Dua Lipa

A Grammy-winning pop singer who was spotted attending the semifinals at Indian Wells.

Callum Turner

An actor who was also seen with Sinner and Dua Lipa on the Tennis Channel set.

Alexander Zverev

The German player whom Sinner defeated in the semifinals.

Carlos Alcaraz

The Spanish player who faced Daniil Medvedev in the other semifinal match on Saturday.

Daniil Medvedev

The Russian player who competed against Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals.

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What they’re saying

“#tennisparadise”

— Tennis Channel (Twitter)

What’s next

On Sunday, Sinner will aim to win his first title at the Indian Wells Masters 1000 event.

The takeaway

Sinner's run to the final at the prestigious Indian Wells tournament marks a significant milestone in his career, while his meeting with pop star Dua Lipa highlights the growing crossover appeal of tennis and the sport's ability to attract celebrity attention.