It’s time for the first half of the Sunshine Double when hundreds of players meet in the desert for the combined ATP and WTA 1000 tournament at Indian Wells: The BNP Paribas Open.
The main draw kicks off on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, and will close with both the women’s and men’s singles final on Sunday, March 17, 2024 starting at 2:00 pm ET.
Here’s a preview of this year’s BNP Paribas Open, with a look at some of the big questions and fine details so you can get the most out of the next two weeks of action from Indian Wells.
How to Watch Indian Wells
In the U.S., Tennis Channel, TC Plus, and T2 are the main avenues for catching matches throughout these two weeks of action from the desert. Tennis Channel will also host a program before live coverage begins each day.
Get the full rundown on viewing from Tennis Watchers.
Three Big Questions
1) Will Rafael Nadal return to Indian Wells one last time? Nadal has made it clear that, barring a miracle, 2024 will be his last year on tour. He’s already bailed on multiple tournaments this year because of his injury-riddled body. Is he willing to risk his physical health on hard courts just before the part of the year when he wants to have one final triumph?
Magic 8 Ball says: Outlook not so good.
