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BNP Paribas Open - coverage by mydesert.com
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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

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