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  1. Jackie Cooper, valley tennis icon, dies at 68

    Jackie Cooper, a beloved tennis teaching pro who was part of the explosion of the sport in the Coachella Valley and an advocate of junior tennis, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer.

    • May 23, 2013
  2.  The Desert Sun

    PD falls to San Marino

    The Palm Desert High School tennis team had an off day as they fell to San Marino 13-5 Friday at the Claremont Club.

    • May 17, 2013
  3. Mike Fedderly takes two titles at Teaching Pro event

    Mike Fedderly was the big winner at the Teaching Pro Championships on Sunday as he took the senior singles and doubles title at Indian Ridge Country Club.

    • Apr. 28, 2013
  4. Van Linge. Courtesy

    Yoga instructor Brett Van Linge upsets favorite

    The way the colorful Brett Van Linge described himself sounded a little like the way the Steve Miller Band described a Space Cowboy: He's a yoga instructor, a magician, a ninja and a sorcerer.

    • Apr. 28, 2013
  5. Leif Meineke of La Quinta Resort serves the ball to Caerwyn Evans of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden at the Teaching Pro Championships at Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert on Friday. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Leif Meineke muffles latest foe

    The Coachella Valley Teaching Pro tennis tournament had an international flair Friday in a match that featured German-born Leif Meineke of La Quinta Resort and Australian-born Caerwyn Evans of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in the quarterfinal match.

    • Apr. 27, 2013
  6. Caerwyn Evans returns to Malcolm Ridenour on Wednesday during their match at Indian Ridge Country Club. Omar Ornelas/The Desert Sun

    Valley no longer full of hot air, Caerwyn Evans turns to tennis

    Growth and development are supposed to create jobs, but for tennis pro Caerwyn Evans, it ruined his previous career.

    • Apr. 24, 2013
  7. Variety Teaching Pro Championships title on the line

    Marcin Rozpedski will return to the Variety Teaching Pro Championships this year, and will likely renew his long-standing rivalry against good friend Andy Scorteanu as the tournament begins today at the Indian Ridge Country Club.

    • Apr. 24, 2013
  8. Maria Sharapova hits a shot against Caroline Wozniacki during the women's final of the BNP Paribas Open. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    Officials eager to build on tourney's success

    MyDesert.com/BNP » With another attendance record this year and an exciting expansion set for next year, it's not surprising executives at the BNP Paribas Open would want to start building immediately. -->

    • Mar. 18, 2013
  9. Left: Rafael Nadal celebrates coming from behind to tie his second set at 3-3 on Sunday. Right: Maria Sharapova stands with her trophy Sunday. Photos by Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    Nadal, Sharapova reclaim championships

    The BNP Paribas Open saw some old friends take home some new hardware Sunday as the tournament concluded with two popular champions.

    • Mar. 17, 2013
  10. Rafael Nadal reacts after his victory over Juan Martin del Potro during the BNP Paribas Open final Sunday. It was Nadal's third BNP Paribas Open championship. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    Rafael Nadal shakes off knee issues to rally past Juan Martin del Potro

    After capping his return from injury with the perfect result, Rafael Nadal tossed his racket aside and fell on his back in celebration.

    • Mar. 18, 2013
  11. Maria Sharapova serves to Caroline Wozniacki during Sunday's BNP Paribas Open final. Sharapova won 6-2, 6-2. Crystal Chatham/Desert Sun

    Maria Sharapova captures second BNP Paribas title without dropping a set

    How sweet it is for Maria Sharapova, now a two-time champion of the BNP Paribas Open.

    • Mar. 18, 2013
  12. Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating Tomas Berdych 6-4, 7-5 on Saturday. Richard Lui/Desert Sun

    Rafael Nadal handles Tomas Berdych to make another BNP Paribas Open final

    Rafael Nadal has advanced to the finals of the BNP Paribas Open, but at the beginning of the tournament, the No. 5 ranked played in the world spoke of lacking confidence due to his nagging knee and was also questioning the anticipated results.

    • Mar. 17, 2013
  13. Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina pumps his fist after scoring against Novak Djokovic during the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Juan Martin del Potro knocks off second consecutive top player in Novak Djokovic

    Juan Martin del Potro has ensured Pope Francis isn't the only Argentine in the headlines this week.

    • Mar. 17, 2013
  14. Maria Sharapova Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    A matchup of former champs for Maria Sharapova and Caroline Wozniacki

    After two weeks and close to 100 names in the women's draw at the BNP Paribas Open, a pair of former No. 1s are the two left playing for this year's title.

    • Mar. 17, 2013
  15. Bob Bryan (top left) and brother Mike defeated Treat Huey and Jerzy Janowicz in the doubles final. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Bob and Mike Bryan finally add BNP Paribas Open title to haul

    Bob and Mike Bryan finally have claimed one of the few titles missing from their record-setting résumé.

    • Mar. 17, 2013
  16. Novak Djokovic returns a shot to Jo-Wilfred Tsonga during the first set of their quarterfinal match on Stadium Court on Friday during the BNP Paribas Open. Djokovic won 6-3, 6-1. Omar Ornelas/The Desert Sun

    No. 1 Novak Djokovic makes quick work of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

    The two men's quarterfinal matches Friday couldn't have been more different, and the question now is will it have an impact on today's semifinal.

    • Mar. 16, 2013
  17. Maria Sharapova returns the ball to Maria Kirilenko on Friday at the BNP Paribas Open. Sharapova won 6-4, 6-3. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Maria Sharapova captures the battle of Marias (Kirilenko)

    With her solid service game, Maria Sharapova cruised past Maria Kirilenko 6-4, 6-3 on Friday night to return to the finals of the BNP Paribas Open for the second consecutive year.

    • Mar. 16, 2013
  18. Azarenka

    BNP Paribas Open: Victoria Azarenka, Samantha Stosur both withdraw

    Not more than an hour after Samantha Stosur withdrew from Thursday's quarterfinals in the BNP Paribas Open, top-seeded Victoria Azarenka announced that she too was physically unable to take the court in her match.

    • Mar. 15, 2013
  19. Caroline Wozniacki Omar Ornelas/The Desert Sun

    Familiar foes, Maria Kirilenko and Maria Sharapova, will face off in women's final four

    In recent years, Maria Kirilenko and Maria Sharapova have found themselves trapped in what has become the exemplary rivalry story. Two former teammates that go their separate ways, only to come face-to-face in some of most important moments of their respective careers.

    • Mar. 15, 2013
  20. Tennis player Jerzy Janowicz signs autographs Sunday for fans at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Sherry Barkas/The Desert Sun

    Autograph seekers broadcast affection for tennis favorites

    'Roger, I love you! I love you so much,' fans — young and old — screamed out Sunday morning as No. 2-ranked tennis player Roger Federer approached the crowd that had formed near the Indian Wells Tennis Garden west gate.

    • Mar. 11, 2013
  21. James Blake still pleased with tennis skills

    Once one of the premier players at the BNP Paribas Open, James Blake has been a bit of a wonder in recent years.

    • Mar. 11, 2013
  22. Novak Djokovic at his interview Friday March 8, 2013 at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Novak Djokovic finding perfect balance in his life on, off court

    Novak Djokovic has a joie de vivre approach to the start of each tennis season, particularly when he comes through Southern California.

    • Mar. 9, 2013
  23. BNP Paribas Open Players Party takes it back to the 70s

    The exclusive BNP Paribas Open Players Party held Thursday at the IW Club was attended by some of the biggest names in tennis.

    • Mar. 9, 2013
  24. Roger Federer practices at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Roger Federer's focus at age 31 is as sharp as ever

    At 31, Roger Federer comes into the BNP Paribas Open ranked No. 2 in the world and shows no signs of slowing down, despite being at an age where many of his contemporaries have already hung up their rackets.

    • Mar. 8, 2013
  25. Taylor Townsend hits a return against Lucie Hradecka at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. Townsend, a 16-year-old American, won in three sets. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Sixteen-year-old, Taylor Townsend, is comfortable on the big stage

    Just a year ago, Chicago teen Taylor Townsend powered her way into the Easter Bowl spring national championships here, one of the top events for juniors.

    • Mar. 8, 2013
  26. Wozniacki. Chris Carlson

    Caroline Wozniacki says media spotlight isn't new

    The former world No.1 and 2011 winner here at the BNP Paribas Open has returned to Indian Wells Tennis Garden where she feels fresh and fit for a long season.

    • Mar. 7, 2013
  27. Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after scoring while he and partner Marc Lopez play American doubles team John Isner and Sam Querrey during the men's doubles final on Sunday, March 18, 2012 in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif. The Lopez Nadal team won in straight sets. Crystal Chatham, The Desert Sun

    Roger Federer eyes fifth title; Americans seek breakthrough at BNP

    The smart money is to never bet against Roger Federer, but winning the BNP Paribas Open title again won't be that easy.

    • Mar. 7, 2013
  28. Multi-talented MKaria Sharapova has fun with gummy candy line. Courtesy of Sugarpova

    Multi-talented Maria Sharapova has fun with gummy candy line

    When Maria Sharapova made her WTA Tour debut in 2002 as a 14-year-old, she was already being touted as the next Anna Kournikova, the tennis beauty who couldn't win a title but drew fans into the stands based on her looks.

    • Mar. 6, 2013
  29. Victoria Azarenka is the defending champion of the BNP Paribas Open. She begins her quest for a repeat this week. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Victoria Azarenka's quest, American breakout part of potential top stories

    Last year, Azarenka came into Indian Wells undefeated at 17-0 and won her first BNP Paribas Open title.

    • Mar. 6, 2013
  30. Rajeev Ram hits during his match against Wayne Odesnik during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Tuesday. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    Ex-teammate, Rajeev Ram, stirs nostalgia

    As a reporter, I'm supposed to remain objective, but I couldn't stop myself from rooting for my former high school teammate, Rajeev Ram, in his first-round qualifying match at the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday.

    • Mar. 6, 2013
  31. Tennis pro Roger Federer reacts to a return shot made by tennis player Raquel Pedraza, 15, of Claremont during a commercial shoot for Wilson Tennis at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert on Tuesday. Marilyn Chung/The Desert Sun

    Roger Federer gets Coachella Valley close-up

    BNP Paribas Open defending champion Roger Federer spent Tuesday on the tennis courts at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert shooting TV spots in advance of Wilson Tennis' 100th anniversary in 2014.

    • Mar. 5, 2013
  32. BNP President Raymond Moore talks at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in Indian Wells, Calif. Marilyn Chung/The Desert Sun

    Elevating the status of BNP Paribas Open

    With its continued rapid growth and a $70 million expansion on the horizon, can the BNP Paribas Open, the international tennis event at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, reach the grandest heights in the tennis world?

    • Mar. 3, 2013
  33. Stanislas Wawrinka plays in last year's BNP Paribas Open. The tournament's title sponsor will stay on through 2018. The Desert Sun

    BNP title sponsorship extended for 5 years

    The BNP Paribas Open will retain its title sponsor through 2018, the Indian Wells tennis tournament announced Tuesday.

    • Feb. 26, 2013
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