Superstar Sunday: Top Talents Descend On Tennis Paradise

By BNP Paribas Open

They say practice makes perfect.

While the qualifying rounds began in Indian Wells on Sunday, main draw players from both Tours were hard at work with practice play enjoying a trademark sunny day in the desert.

From Stadium 1 to the Practice Courts, top WTA and ATP players continued putting finishing touches on their game before the main draw begins on Wednesday, March 6.

Here are some of the top photos from today's practice sessions in Tennis Paradise:

Venus Williams arrives in Tennis Paradise ready to compete for the first time since 2019.

2018 Indian Wells Champion Naomi Osaka practices in Stadium 1 with Karolina Pliskova.

Air Shelton. World No. 17 Ben Shelton puts on a show for fans at the Practice Courts.

2023 FILA Junior Championships Winner Clervie Ngounoue practices with Venus Williams. Ngonoue earned a qualifying wild card after winning last year's inaugural junior crown.

Former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova hits during morning practice with Naomi Osaka in Stadium 1.

2023 Wimbledon Quarterfinalist Christopher Eubanks jokes with practice partner Coco Guaff.

2023 US Open Champion Coco Gauff practices in Stadium 1.

Shelton signs autographs for young fans on the Player Lawn after his practice.

All practice sessions to the 2024 BNP Paribas Open are open for fans now through Tuesday, March 5. Fans can watch their favorite players take the practice courts for just $10 by purchasing tickets for Qualifying Days.

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