Monday, March 4, 2019 - Rafael Nadal practices during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. (Jared Wickerham/BNP Paribas Open)
Draw Party, ATP Edition:The 2019 BNP Paribas Open men’s main draw will be made in Stadium Plaza at 3:00 pm and you just might be one of the lucky attendees chosen to participate in the ceremony. Guests will also have the chance to win prizes and get their photo taken with a guest player during the event. Following the Draw Party, stick around to get to know some of the ATP Next Gen players as they play some Nintendo Switch on the Stadium Plaza Super Wall. A few lucky fans will get the chance to play against the pros and try their hand at Mario Tennis Aces on the big screen!
Naomi Osaka Defending Champion Mural Unveiling: Join us in Stadium Plaza this afternoon at 1:30 pm, as we unveil Naomi Osaka‘s defending champion mural commemorating her title at the 2018 BNP Paribas Open. Come watch as our 2018 champion’s portrait is added to the walls of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Eisenhower Cup presented by Masimo: We are thrilled to present a special “Rafa and Friends” Tie Break Tens event, the Eisenhower Cup presented by Masimo at the BNP Paribas Open. Join us at this one night only event at 7:00pm in Stadium 2. The tournament will feature top ATP Tour Players Rafael Nadal, Milos Raonic, Gael Monfils, Marin Cilic, Stan Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem, David Goffin and Taylor Fritz! A very limited quantity of tickets are still available, so grab yours now!
Top WTA Qualifying Match: BNP Paribas Open veteran Vera Zvonareva will meet American Christina McHale on Stadium 4 tomorrow, each vying for a spot in the newly announced WTA main draw. World No. 80, Zvonareva raised the trophy in Indian Wells about a decade ago, the biggest of her career.
Top ATP Qualifying Match: In one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of ATP first round qualifying action, the former world No. 17 Bernard Tomic, who owns career victories over Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson, will go to battle against two-time ATP Tour title winner Lukas Rosol. Don’t miss any of the action Tuesday afternoon on Stadium 7.