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 and 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 2023.
ATP Indian Wells Open 2023
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 49th 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
$8,800,000
Draw
96 S, 32 D
Indian Wells Masters 2023 Results
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. For the Spaniard it is the third Masters 1000 title of his career after Miami and Madrid 2022. And he is also the youngest tennis player in history to have hit the Sunshine Double, Indian Wells-Miami pairing in his career.
Carlos Alcaraz
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).
Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden
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
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.
Year
Singles Champion
Doubles Champions
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 2023 Prize Money and Points
A total financial commitment of $10,143,750 was made for the event of which, $8,800,000 has been reserved as prize money. This value is a slight improvement compared to last year’s edition as in 2022, the total prize money was set at $8,584,055. The prize distribution is as follows:
Stage
Singles Prize Money
Doubles Prize Money
ATP Points
Winner
$1,262,220
$436,730
1,000
Finals
$663,360
$231,660
600
Semi-finals
$352,635
$123,550
360
Quarter-Finals
$184,465
$62.630
180
4th Round
$96,955
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90
3rd Round
$55,770
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45
2nd Round
$30,885
$33,460
25 S, 90 D
1st Round
$18,660
$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.
BNP Paribas Open 2023 Dates
The Indian Wells Masters ATP main draw will take place across 12 days from 8-19 March with a qualifying round set for 2 days prior to the main draw; on the 7th and 6th of March.
Indian Wells 2023 Schedule
The official schedule is as follows:
Date
Singles Matches
Doubles Matches
8th March
Round 1
Round 1
9th March
Round 1
Round 1
10th March
Round 2
Round 1
11th March
Round 2
Round 1
12th March
Round 3
Round 1
13th March
Round 3
Round 2
14th March
Round 4
Round 2
15th March
Quarter Finals
Quarter Finals
16th March
Quarter Finals
Quarter Finals
17th March
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Semi Finals
Keep in mind this schedule may be subject to change.
Indian Wells 2023 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.
Another Spaniard and world no. 2 Carlos Alcaraz alongside Holger Rune will be representing the new stars at the event. The reigning champion Taylor Fritz will also be returning to defend his title. Other notable players include Alexander Zverer, Stan Wawrinka, Nick Kyrgios, Dimitrov, John Isner, and soo many more. The doubles list is just as impressive with world no.1 Rajeev Ram, and the world no. 2s Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski headlining the event. The full player list is given below.
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, and 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.
