Everything you need to know about the 2024 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
This tournament is the best-attended tennis tournament outside the four Majors tournaments. It is part of the Sunshine Double together with the Miami Open. Date: 6 -17 March, 2024
Category: ATP 1000 / WTA 1000
Draw Size: ATP 32S/32D / WTA 128S/32D
History of Indian Wells
Nestled in the heart of Southern California's Coachella Valley, Indian Wells is a city with a rich and colorful history. From its origins as a vital water source for the native Cahuilla tribe and the gold-seeking pioneers, to its development as a date palm ranching and golfing destination, Indian Wells has always been a place of attraction and innovation.
But perhaps the most remarkable feature of this desert oasis is its world-class tennis facility, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, which hosts the prestigious BNP Paribas Open every March. The tournament, also known as the Indian Wells Masters, is one of the biggest and most popular events in the sport, attracting the best players and fans from around the globe.
The Indian Wells Masters has a long and illustrious history, dating back to 1974, when it was first held at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage. Since then, it has moved to various locations, including La Quinta, Palm Springs, and finally Indian Wells in 2000, where it found its permanent home at the state-of-the-art stadium that can seat 16,100 spectators.
The tournament has witnessed some of the most memorable moments and matches in tennis history, such as the epic 2005 final between Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt, the historic 2006 final between Rafael Nadal and James Blake, the thrilling 2011 final between Novak Djokovic and Federer, and the stunning 2018 final between Naomi Osaka and Daria Kasatkina.
The Indian Wells Masters is more than just a tennis tournament, it is a celebration of the sport, the culture, and the community of Indian Wells. It is a testament to the city's vision, passion, and excellence, and a tribute to its glorious past, present, and future.
Men's Indian Wells finals
2000 Àlex Corretja d. Thomas Enqvist 6–4, 6–4, 6–3
2001 Andre Agassi d. Pete Sampras 7–6(7–5), 7–5, 6–1
2002 Lleyton Hewitt d. Tim Henman 6–1, 6–2
2003 Lleyton Hewitt (2) d. Gustavo Kuerten 6–1, 6–1
2004 Roger Federer d. Tim Henman 6–3, 6–3
2005 Roger Federer (2) d. Lleyton Hewitt 6–2, 6–4, 6–4
2006 Roger Federer (3) d. James Blake 7–5, 6–3, 6–0
2007 Rafael Nadal d. Novak Djokovic 6–2, 7–5
2008 Novak Djokovic d. Mardy Fish 6–2, 5–7, 6–3
2009 Rafael Nadal (2) d. Andy Murray 6–1, 6–2
2010 Ivan Ljubičić d. Andy Roddick 7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–5)
2011 Novak Djokovic (2) d. Rafael Nadal 4–6, 6–3, 6–2
2012 Roger Federer (4) d. John Isner 7–6(9–7), 6–3
2013 Rafael Nadal (3) d. Juan Martín del Potro 4–6, 6–3, 6–4
2014 Novak Djokovic (3) d. Roger Federer 3–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–3)
2015 Novak Djokovic (4) d. Roger Federer 6–3, 6–7(5–7), 6–2
2016 Novak Djokovic (5) d. Milos Raonic 6–2, 6–0
2017 Roger Federer (5) d. Stan Wawrinka 6–4, 7–5
2018 Juan Martín del Potro d. Roger Federer 6–4, 6–7(8–10), 7–6(7–2)
2019 Dominic Thiem d. Roger Federer 3–6, 6–3, 7–5
2020 Not held (due to COVID-19 pandemic)
2021 Cameron Norrie d. Nikoloz Basilashvili 3–6, 6–4, 6–1
2022 Taylor Fritz d. Rafael Nadal 6–3, 7–6(7–5)2023 Carlos Alcaraz d. Daniil Medvedev 6–3, 6–2Women's Indian Wells finals
2000 Lindsay Davenport (2) d. Martina Hingis 4–6, 6–4, 6–0
2001 Serena Williams (2) d. Kim Clijsters 4–6, 6–4, 6–2
2002 Daniela Hantuchová d. Martina Hingis 6–3, 6–4
2003 Kim Clijsters d. Lindsay Davenport 6–4, 7–5
2004 Justine Henin d. Lindsay Davenport 6–1, 6–4
2005 Kim Clijsters (2) d. Lindsay Davenport 6–4, 4–6, 6–2
2006 Maria Sharapova d. Elena Dementieva 6–1, 6–2
2007 Daniela Hantuchová (2) d. Svetlana Kuznetsova 6–3, 6–4
2008 Ana Ivanovic d. Svetlana Kuznetsova 6–4, 6–3
2009 Vera Zvonareva d. Ana Ivanovic 7–6(7–5), 6–2
2010 Jelena Janković d. Caroline Wozniacki 6–2, 6–4
2011 Caroline Wozniacki d. Marion Bartoli 6–1, 2–6, 6–3
2012 Victoria Azarenka d. Maria Sharapova 6–2, 6–3
2013 Maria Sharapova (2) d. Caroline Wozniacki 6–2, 6–2
2014 Flavia Pennetta d. Agnieszka Radwańska 6–2, 6–1
2015 Simona Halep d. Jelena Janković 2–6, 7–5, 6–4
2016 Victoria Azarenka (2) d. Serena Williams 6–4, 6–4
2017 Elena Vesnina d. Svetlana Kuznetsova 6–7(6–8), 7–5, 6–4
2018 Naomi Osaka d. Daria Kasatkina 6–3, 6–2
2019 Bianca Andreescu d. Angelique Kerber 6–4, 3–6, 6–4
2020 Not held (due to COVID-19 pandemic)
2021 Paula Badosa d. Victoria Azarenka 7–6(7–5), 2–6, 7–6(7–2)
2022 Iga Świątek d. Maria Sakkari 6–4, 6–12023 Elena Rybakina d. Aryna Sabalenka 7–6(13–11), 6–4Indian Wells in 2023
The current champions in 2023 were American ace Taylor Fritz and World No.1 Iga Swiatek who both failed to defend their titles in this year.