BNP Paribas, Indian Wells Open 2024 Results, Prize Money, Players, Schedule, Tickets
The first of the ATP Masters 1000 events, held at the second-largest tennis stadium in the world, the BNP Paribas Open, also known as the Indian Wells Masters is just around the corner. The event is often called the fifth Grand Slam. It is the most viewed of all the Masters 1000 tournaments. Calling the event one of the most highly anticipated ATP events would be an understatement so as the date draws clearer. Let’s get you up to speed with everything you need to know about the Indian Wells 2024 inculding Prize money.
BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament
The Indian Wells Masters, also known as the BNP Paribas Open is an annual outdoor hardcourt tournament set in Indian Wells, California, USA. As a WTA and ATP-sanctioned event, the event is part of the WTA 1000 and ATP Masters 1000 series of events respectively, the latter of which is the highest rank of ATP events behind the Grand Slam tournaments. It is the first of 9 of these tournaments and it will be held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. This year will mark the 50th edition of the event.
The Indian Wells in particular is the prime Masters 1000 event with viewership rivaling that of the Grand Slam events. Given its size that is comparable to a Grand Slam event, it is one of only 2 ATP Masters 1000 tournaments that extends past just 8 days. The title sponsor for the event is BNP Paribas, an international European bank.
| Location | Indian Wells, California, USA |
| Venue | Indian Wells Tennis Garden |
| Tour category | ATP Masters 1000 |
| Prize Money | $8,995,555 |
| Draw | 96 S, 32 D |
ATP BNP Paribas Indian Wells 2024 Results
In the Singles, Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Tennis Paradise title. In the final, Carlos defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets 7-6. 6-1. After winning Indian Wells, Carlos becomes 5th player to win 5 ATP 1000 masters before turning 2021.
While in the doubles, Nikola Mektić and Wesley Koolhof defeated Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in straight sets 7-6, 7-6.
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Indian Wells Masters 2023 winners
The BNP Paribas Open goes to Carlos Alcaraz, the first ATP Masters 1000 of the season which took place on hard courts in Indian Wells, California. The Spanish baby, seeded number 1, scrambles in the final in just 70 minutes of play, with a score of 6-3 6-2, the Russian Daniil Medvedev, fifth force of the seeding, thus returning to the lead of the ATP ranking and overtaking the absent Novak Djokovic.
In the doubles, Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden won Indian Wells doubles title. India’s Rohan Bopanna became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion when he and Australia’s Matt Ebden claimed the men’s doubles crown at the BNP Paribas Open here. Winning pair defeated Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof in tie breaker (6-3 2-6 10-8).
Indian Wells History and Previous Winners
History
The Indian Wells Masters started out as a non-tour tennis event in 1974 called the American Airlines Tennis Games. It was founded by former tennis players Charlie Pasarell and Raymond Moore. It would go on to become part of the Grand Prix Tennis Tour and the ATP Tour in 1989. This was also the year a woman’s event was held alongside the ATP event for the first time. Since then, the tournament has gone by many names like the Pacific Life Open, the Tennis Masters Series, The Evert Cup, etc. Given its massive popularity, the tournament was given a 96-player field alongside the Miami Open. Their unique grandness even among the Masters events got them the nickname “Grand Slam of the West”. In terms of recent changes, the Indian Wells Masters was one of the many tournaments there canceled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
ATP BNP Paribas Open Winners
ATP Indian Wells Winners list is filled with massive stars like Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and many more. Federer and Djokovic have shared the record of winning this event 5 times each. Following is the list of Indian wells open winners.
| Year | Singles Champion | Doubles Champions |
| 2024 | Carlos Alcaraz | Nikola Mektić / Wesley Koolhof |
| 2023 | Carlos Alcaraz | Rohan Bopanna / Matt Ebden |
| 2022 | Taylor Fritz | John Isner / Jack Sock |
| 2021 | Cameron Norrie | John Peers / Filip Polasek |
| 2019 | Dominic Thiem | Nikola Mektic / Horacio Zeballos |
| 2018 | Juan Martin del Potro | John Isner / Jack Sock |
| 2017 | Roger Federer | Raven Klaasen / Rajeev Ram |
Indian Wells 2024 Prize Money and Points
A total financial commitment of $11,918,990 is set for the event of which, $8,995,555 has been reserved as prize money. This value is a slight improvement compared to last year’s edition as in 2023, which was set at $8,800,000. The prize distribution is as follows:
| Stage | Singles Prize Money | Doubles Prize Money | ATP Points |
| Winner | $1,100,000 | $436,730 | 1,000 |
| Finals | $585,000 | $231,660 | 600 |
| Semi-finals | $325,000 | $123,550 | 360 |
| Quarter-Finals | $185,000 | $62.630 | 180 |
| 4th Round | $101,000 | —— | 90 |
| 3rd Round | $59,100 | —— | 45 |
| 2nd Round | $42,000 | $33,460 | 25 S, 90 D |
| 1st Round | $7,800 | $18,020 | 10 S, 0 D |
Keep in mind the prize fund and prize money distribution may be subject to change.
Indian Wells Draws
The BNP Paribas Open will have 96 singles and 32 doubles draws that will be released as the tournament progresses. 12 qualifiers will join main draw players for 1st round of the event.
BNP Paribas Open 2024 Dates, Schedule
The Indian Wells Masters ATP main draw will take place across 12 days from 6-17 March. The qualifying round set for 2 days prior to the main draw; on the 4th and 5th of March.
The official schedule is as follows:
| Date | Singles Matches | Doubles Matches |
| 6th March | Round 1 | Round 1 |
| 7th March | Round 1 | Round 1 |
| 8th March | Round 2 | Round 1 |
| 9th March | Round 2 | Round 1 |
| 10th March | Round 3 | Round 1 |
| 11th March | Round 3 | Round 2 |
| 12th March | Round 4 | Round 2 |
| 13th March | Quarter Finals | Quarter Finals |
| 14th March | Quarter Finals | Quarter Finals |
| 15th March | Semi Final | Semi Finals |
| 16th March | —– | Finale |
| 17th March | Finale |
Keep in mind this schedule may be subject to change.
ATP BNP Paribas Indian Wells 2024 Players List
The ATP BNP Paribas always features the finest caste of players similar to the Grand Slams. Almost the entirety of the Top 10 and Top 50 will be participating including 2 Big Three members. 3-time titlist Rafael Nadal, and 5-time champion Novak Djokovic who holds the record for most titles at the event are both previous champions at the event.
Defending champion, and world no. 2 Carlos Alcaraz alongside Holger Rune will be representing the new stars at the event. The 2022 champion Taylor Fritz will also be returning to defend his title. Other notable players include Alexander Zverer, Stan Wawrinka, Dimitrov, and soo many more. The doubles list is just as impressive with Rajeev Ram, Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski headlining the event. The full player list is given below.
Indian Wells 2024 Singles Top Seeds
| Seed | Player | ATP Ranking |
| 1 | Novak Djokovic | 1 |
| 2 | Carlos ALcaraz | 2 |
| 3 | Jannik Sinner | 3 |
| 4 | Daniil Medvedev | 4 |
| 5 | Alexander Zverev | 5 |
| 6 | Andrey Rublev | 6 |
| 7 | Holger Rune | 7 |
| 8 | Hubert Hurcakz | 8 |
| 9 | Alex de Minuar | 9 |
| 10 | Taylor Fritz | 10 |
| 11 | Casper Ruud | 11 |
| 12 | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 12 |
| 13 | Grigor Dimitrov | 13 |
| 14 | Karen Khachanov | 14 |
| 15 | Tommy Paul | 15 |
| 16 | Frances Tiafoe | 16 |
| 17 | Ben Shelton | 17 |
| 18 | Ugo Humbert | 18 |
| 19 | Adrian Mannarino | 19 |
| 20 | Francisco Cerúndolo | 20 |
| 21 | Sebastian Baez | 21 |
| 22 | Alexander Bublik | 22 |
| 23 | Nicolas Jarry | 23 |
| 24 | Jan-Lennard Struff | 24 |
| 25 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | 25 |
| 26 | Lorenzo Musetti | 26 |
| 27 | Tallon Griekspoor | 27 |
| 28 | Cameron Norrie | 28 |
| 29 | Tomás Martín Etcheverry | 29 |
| 30 | Sebastian Korda | 31 |
| 31 | Felix Auger-Alisassime | 32 |
| 32 | Jordan Thompson | 33 |
BNP Paribas Open Singles Wild Card Entries
- Fabio Fognini
- Jakub Menšík
- Brandon Nakashima
- Aleksandar Kovacevic
- Patrick Kypson
- Rafael Nadal (Protected Ranking)
- Denis Shapovalov (Protected Ranking)
- Milos Raonic (Protected Ranking)
Indian Wells 2024 Qualifiers
- Thiago Seyboth Wild
- Lucas Pouille
- Shang Juncheng
- Denis Kudla
- Shintaro Mochizuki
- Nicolas Moreno de Alboran
- Lukáš Klein
- Hong Seong-chan
- Constant Lestienne
- Ethan Quinn
- David Goffin
- Hugo Grenier
ATP Indian Wells 2024 Doubles Main draw
| Seed | Players | Ranking |
| 1 | Rohan Bopanna / Matthew Ebden | 3 |
| 2 | Rajeev Ram / Joe Salisbury | 9 |
| 3 | Ivan Dodig / Austin Krajicek | 10 |
| 4 | Santiago González / Neal Skupski | 17 |
| 5 | Marcel Granollers / Horacio Zeballos | 21 |
| 6 | Máximo González / Andrés Molteni | 26 |
| 7 | Kevin Krawietz / Tim Pütz | 33 |
| 8 | Jamie Murray / Michael Venus | 33 |
ATP Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open 2024 Tickets
A standard single session ticket applies for one day/night session and each day of the event is split into 2 sessions, except for during the qualifications stage; the 7th and 6th, and the last 2 days of the event; the 18th and 19th of March.
Tickets are available in numerous categories including single-session tickets, multi-day packages, full series packages, daily doubles, and group packages. The multi-day tickets themselves have numerous options and the full series package covers the whole of the main draw. The daily doubles apply for a whole day, for both sessions. For groups of 10 or more people, group packages will offer discounted prices. Multiple luxury, travel, and box seat options are also available. To learn more about the many tickets and packages, and to purchase them, click on the link mentioned below.
