Everything you need to know about Indian Wells. The performance of British players, the return of five-time champion Novak and Djokovic, etc. Exclusive live coverage of over 80 tournaments a year, including the US Open, on Sky Sports Tennis
Friday 8 March 2024, UK, 14:48
Here’s everything you need to know about Indian Wells, including the draw, who’s playing, and the schedule. You can watch all the drama unfold live on Sky Sports.
BNP Paribas Open live coverage continues Friday From 7pmAndy Murray plays an active role in the second round at 9 p.m. – Broadcast live on Sky Sports Tennis.
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner will begin action on Friday night, while world No. 1 Iga Swiatek will also be in action, along with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Jelena Rybakina. .
Which British people are active?
Murray reflects on his win over David Goffin and looks ahead to Friday’s match against Andrei Rublev
Murray will face fifth seed Andrei Rublev in the second round on Friday after winning his first match against qualifier David Goffin.
“Rublev is one of the best players in the world, he’s been in the top 10 the last few seasons,” Murray said.
“He’s a huge hitter who attacks the ball from both sides of the court, one of the most relentless power hitters, and he’s going to be punished if you leave him short on the court, so for me It was a really good test.”
Britain’s men’s No.1 and 2021 champion is here, Cameron Norriewill start the tournament on Saturday against Lorenzo Sonego after receiving a bye into the second round as the 28th seed.
Highlights of the first round between Emma Raducanu and Rebekah Masarova
emma radukanu She advanced to the second round with a straight-sets victory over Rebekah Masarova on Thursday.
The 21-year-old, who was given a wild card in the tournament, defeated Spanish qualifier Masarova 6-2, 6-3 to set up a match against Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.
Looking ahead to Raducanu’s match against Yastremska on Saturday, Sky Sports” Laura Robson said: “There’s going to be a lot of hard hitting. It’s going to be winners or errors, so it’s going to be a match where we won’t get much rhythm from Yastremska.”
“In a way, I think I know what I’m going to get, but if I overthink some shots, I’m going to get caught. It’s going to be a fun shot.”
British people who went out
Dan Evans got angry after losing to Roman Safiurin and slammed his racket.
katie bolter and jack draper Both suffered disappointing first-round exits on Wednesday, with the former losing in straight sets to Camila Giorgi 6-3, 6-2. Draper lost to Christopher O’Connell 1-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Dan Evans Suffering from shoulder problems, he suffered a 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 loss to Roman Safiulin on Thursday.
Who are the other big names competing in California?
Novak Djokovic Australian Open champion set to return at Indian Wells Jannik Sinner and Arina Sabalenka He is also active in “Tennis Paradise”.
Carlos Alcarazwon last year’s men’s tournament and was crowned the women’s champion. Elena Rybakina and No1 seed all civil tech Everyone starts the tournament on Friday.
What’s the schedule? You can watch every Tennis match on Sky Sports
March 6th (Wednesday) Men’s and women’s singles 1st round
March 7th (Thursday) Men’s and women’s singles 1st round
March 8th (Friday) Men’s and women’s singles 2nd round
March 9th (Sat) Men’s and women’s singles 2nd round
March 10th (Sunday) Men’s and women’s singles 3rd round
March 11th (Monday) Men’s and women’s singles 3rd round
March 12th (Tuesday) Men’s and women’s singles 4th round
March 13th (Wednesday) Men’s and women’s singles 4th round
March 14th (Thursday) Men’s and Women’s Singles Quarterfinals
March 15th (Friday) Women’s singles semi-finals, men’s doubles finals
March 16th (Saturday) Men’s singles semi-finals, women’s doubles finals
March 17th (Sunday) Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals
Where is Indian Wells?
Indian Wells Tennis Garden, which has hosted tournaments every year since opening in 1974, is located in the Coachella Valley near Palm Springs, California.
In addition to the 16,100-capacity Center Court, the second largest dedicated tennis stadium in the world, the complex also features 29 hard courts.
Who is the current champion?
Men’s Singles – Carlos Alcaraz
Women’s Singles – Elena Rybakina
Men’s Doubles – Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden
Women’s Doubles – Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Sinakova
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