The Eisenhower Cup which helps benefit local charities will return for a second year with Rafael Nadal headlining the kickoff to the Indian Wells Open.
It is an event which has been dubbed as Rafa and Friends; as a result includes a quality line-up of player alongside Nadal.
This will be played in the Tiebreak Tens format; which consists of first to ten-point tie break matches.
As a result, the event will be an eight-player single elimination draw, with a total of seven matches being held during the course of the tournament.
In addition, among those involved include defending champion Dominic Thiem, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas; Stan Wawrinka and Milos Raonic; with tickets only $25, it is hoped it can raise a large amount for charity.
“We are thrilled that The Eisenhower Cup presented by Masimo will once again serve as a kickoff to the BNP Paribas Open and raise funds for local charities,” said Tommy Haas, BNP Paribas Open Tournament Director.
“A huge thank you to Rafa and all of these incredible players for taking part in such a fantastic event. What a perfect way to welcome everyone to another year in Tennis Paradise.”
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