Top American Tennis Stars Set for Busy March Schedule

Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton, and others to compete at Indian Wells and Miami Open

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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As the 2026 tennis season heads into March, many of the top American players are set to compete in a packed schedule of high-profile tournaments. On the women's side, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, and others will headline the fields at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Miami Open. On the men's side, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and more will also feature prominently at those two events. Several Americans will also compete in the Eisenhower Cup mixed exhibition at Indian Wells before the main tournaments begin.

Why it matters

The March swing featuring the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments is a crucial part of the tennis calendar, providing players with opportunities to earn valuable ranking points. For the top American players, these events represent a chance to showcase their talents on home soil and potentially capture titles in front of supportive crowds.

The details

The women's field at Indian Wells and Miami is stacked with American talent, including world No. 2 Coco Gauff, No. 5 Jessica Pegula, No. 6 Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, rising teenager Iva Jovic, and veteran Venus Williams. Gauff and Pegula are expected to be among the favorites at both events, with Anisimova also looking to regain her championship form. On the men's side, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Frances Tiafoe, Sebastian Korda, and Learner Tien will represent the United States, with Shelton and Fritz as top 10 seeds. Several Americans will also compete in the Eisenhower Cup mixed exhibition at Indian Wells before the main draws begin.

  • The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells runs from March 4-15.
  • The Miami Open is scheduled for later in March.

The players

Coco Gauff

The world No. 2 American women's player and a favorite to win the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments.

Jessica Pegula

The world No. 5 American women's player who has reached the semifinals or finals in her last seven tournaments and is the defending champion at the Dubai WTA 1000 event.

Ben Shelton

The top-ranked American men's player and a top 10 seed at both the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments.

Taylor Fritz

The American men's player who is also a top 10 seed at the Indian Wells and Miami Open events and the defending champion of the Eisenhower Cup mixed doubles title.

Venus Williams

The 45-year-old American tennis legend who has accepted a wildcard to play both singles and doubles at the Indian Wells tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The March swing featuring the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments is a crucial part of the tennis calendar, providing the top American players with a chance to shine on home soil and potentially capture prestigious titles. The depth of American talent, both on the women's and men's sides, is on full display as these stars look to make their mark in the coming weeks.