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  1. Charlie Pasarell sits inside his office near his wall dedicated to Arthur Ashe at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells on Thursday, July 12, 2007. File, The Desert Sun

    BNP icon Pasarell steps down

    Charles Pasarell, the visionary who turned a small men's tennis event that ranked No. 30 in the world into the Grand Slam of the West, announced Friday he has stepped down from management of the BNP Paribas Open after 31 years.

    • May. 12, 2012
  2. Roger Federer is showered in streamers after he defeated John Isner 7-6 (7), 6-3 in the men's singles championship Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells. Michael Snyder/The Desert Sun

    Undeniable: Roger Federer topples John Isner in straight sets for BNP Paribas Open title

    INDIAN WELLS — Nothing, not illness, cold, strong winds, a long-time nemesis or a booming serve from a 6-foot-9 opponent was going to deny Roger Federer from making history at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday afternoon in front of 16,668 fans.

    • Mar. 19, 2012
  3. Victoria Azarenka  returns the ball to Maria Sharapova during the women's final Sunday in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells. Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    Streaking Victoria Azarenka takes another final

    INDIAN WELLS — With the rap song “#1” reverberating around stadium court, Victoria Azarenka jiggled her shoulders and shimmied her hips.

    • Mar. 19, 2012
  4. Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates Sunday after defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia 6-2, 6-3 in the women's singles championship of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Michael Snyder/The Desert Sun

    Game, set, match: Azarenka, Federer streak to BNP Paribas Open victories

    INDIAN WELLS — It only seems appropriate that comedic actor Will Ferrell attended Sunday's BNP Paribas Open finals.

    • Mar. 19, 2012
  5. Marc Lopez of Spain leaps to return a ball to American doubles team John Isner and Sam Querrey during the men's doubles final Sunday in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Lopez and partner Rafael Nadal won in straight sets. Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    Rafael Nadal salvages desert weekend with doubles title at BNP Paribas Open

    INDIAN WELLS — Rafael Nadal could smile one day after losing to Roger Federer in the BNP Paribas Open semifinals.

    • Mar. 18, 2012
  6. John Isner of the United States celebrates his victory over Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles semifinals at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday. Michael Snyder, The Desert Sun

    Isner win one of many big BNP moments

    A 6-foot-9 rising star makes all of his shots under pressure. Thousands of fans roar after the underdog defeats the top seed. This isn't the NCAA men's basketball tournament but rather the BNP Paribas Open, where John Isner surprised world No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic.

    • Mar. 18, 2012
  7. John Isner of the United States celebrates his victory over the world's No. 1 player, Novak Djokovic, on Saturday in a BNP Paribas Open semifinal. Isner will face Roger Federer for the championship today. Michael Snyder, The Desert Sun.

    John Isner upsets No. 1 Novak Djokovic to reach BNP Paribas Open final

    If you thought John Isner's victory over Roger Federer in the Davis Cup was big last month, get a load of what he did Saturday in the BNP Paribas Open semifinals. The 6-foot-9 Isner upset No. 1 Novak Djokovic.

    • Mar. 18, 2012
  8. BNP Paribas  Open women’s doubles champions Liezel Huber  (right) and Lisa Raymond lift   their heavy trophy Saturday. The American duo beat  Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-3. Michael Snyder, The Desert Sun

    American duo nets BNP Paribas Open women's doubles title

    Doubles greats Lisa Raymond and Liezel Huber struggled when they first teamed up last year. But they are rolling now.

    • Mar. 18, 2012
  9. Maria Sharapova  of Russia, the No. 2 player in the world, faces No. 1 Victoria Azarenka  today in the women's final at the BNP Paribas Open. The match starts at 11 a.m. Crystal Chatham, The Desert Sun

    BNP Paribas Open women's final is Australian Open redo

    INDIAN WELLS — Call it either revenge or redemption, but No. 2 Maria Sharapova is savoring her rematch with No. 1 Victoria Azarenka today in the women's singles finals of the BNP Paribas Open.

    • Mar. 18, 2012
  10. Larry Ellison (center top), CEO of software giant Oracle Corp. and owner of the BNP Paribas Open, watches Rafael Nadal match up against Leonardo Mayer on Sunday. Michael Snyder, The Desert Sun

    BNP owner Ellison goes big

    INDIAN WELLS — The BNP Paribas Open is on track to set a new attendance record, but owner Larry Ellison has even bigger plans for the fifth- largest tennis tournament in the world.

    • Mar. 16, 2012
  11. Michael Llodra of France, leaves the court after retiring with a knee injury from his Sunday match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France, at the BNP Paribas Open. Llodra is also leaving the Indian Wells tournament a little lighter in his wallet after being fined $2,500 by the ATP Tour for verbal abuse. Michael Snyder, The Desert Sun

    Michael Llodra fined by ATP Tour for racial epithets at BNP Paribas Open

    Michael Llodra of France left the BNP Paribas Open a little lighter in his wallet after being fined $2,500 by the ATP Tour for verbal abuse during a match.

    • Mar. 14, 2012
  12. Eisenhower Medical Center operates this first-aid station at the BNP Paribas Open tournament at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Virus a big foe at BNP Paribas Open

    There have been numerous upsets on the tennis courts all week at the BNP Paribas Open. However, it's the upset stomach and other ailments that have sidelined at least 10 players and been the talk of the tournament.

    • Mar. 14, 2012
  13. Popeye has spinach; Ryan Harrison has broccoli

    INDIAN WELLS — While preparing for the BNP Paribas Open, Ryan Harrison mentioned to his father he had to defend the ranking points he earned for advancing to the fourth round last year.

    • Mar. 11, 2012
  14. Andy Murray (left)  meets WBO light welterweight champion boxer Timothy Bradley of Cathedral City on Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open. Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    Boxer Timothy Bradley bonds with tennis pros at BNP Paribas Open

    INDIAN WELLS — The desert's own world champion Timothy Bradley made his annual trek to the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Sunday.

    • Mar. 11, 2012
  15. John Isner of the United States hits a return during his 7-5, 6-3 victory over  Frederico Gil of Portugal on Saturday during the BNP Paribas Open. Isner, seeded 11th here, next plays the 22nd-seeded Juan Monaco. Michael Snyder, The Desert Sun

    Isner's stock rising

    It was perfectly fitting that John Isner met the media wearing a U.S. Davis Cup T-shirt on Saturday after his victory at the BNP Paribas Open. What the 6-foot-10 Isner did in the most recent Davis Cup has him squarely in the spotlight again.

    • Mar. 10, 2012
  16. Novak Djokovic, who lost his doubles match with partner Viktor Troicki on Friday at the BNP Paribas Open, begins his quest to repeat as singles champion today. Omar Ornelas, The Desert Sun

    Djokovic unbeatable? He doesn't think so

    Novak Djokovic is not unbeatable. Just ask the greatest expert on the subject, Djokovic himself.

    • Mar. 9, 2012
  17. Victoria Azarenka runs down a forehand during her victory over Mona Barthel at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. The world's No. 1-ranked women's player barely won her first match of the tournament, nipping Barthel 6-4, 6-7, 7-6. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun

    Top-ranked woman almost goes home after first match

    World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka nearly saw a 17-match winning streak unravel before pulling out a 6-4, 6-7, 7-6 victory over Mona Barthel on Friday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

    • Mar. 10, 2012
  18. Andy Murray smiles during a news conference Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open.  Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    Andy Murray enjoying new coach Ivan Lendl

    Andy Murray hired former former world No. 1 Ivan Lendl as his new coach this year and says they are getting along well despite the fact that the Hall of Famer did not accompany Murray to the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

    • Mar. 9, 2012
  19. Andy Roddick comfortable with state of his game

    In keeping with Friday's unusual turn of events at the BNP Paribas Open, the doubles team of Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish went down in the first round, falling to the British duo of Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins 6-4, 1-6, (10-8).

    • Mar. 9, 2012
  20. Victoria Azarenka hits a shot during her doubles match Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.  The world's No. 1 singles player is also playing doubles at this year's event. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    Victoria Azarenka happy at the top - just don't ruin her karaoke

    Women's No. 1 player Victoria Azarenka was asked about her No. 1 counterpart on the men's tour, Novak Djokovic, and if his jovial nature is good for tennis.

    • Mar. 9, 2012
  21. Samantha Stosur calm under pressure

    When Samantha Stosur returned to Australia after winning the U.S. Open, things didn't go as planned.

    • Mar. 9, 2012
  22. Caroline Wozniacki, the No. 4-ranked WTA player, speaks at a news conference Wednesday at the  BNP Paribas Open. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Defending BNP champ comfortable in desert

    Despite a cold reception from Mother Nature, BNP Paribas Open defending champion Caroline Wozniacki comes to Indian Wells with a warm heart.More video: Victoria Azarenka speaks to media during the BNP Paribas Open

    • Mar. 8, 2012
  23. Petra Kvitova, of the Czech Republic, speaks at a news conference Wednesday at the BNP Paribas Open. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Wimbledon winner Kvitova on the rise

    INDIAN WELLS — In just a year, Petra Kvitova has risen from a top 30 player to the top 5 on the WTA Tour, but she's more interested in elevating her game in every outing than the No. 1 ranking for now.

    • Mar. 8, 2012
  24. Maria Sharapova  reacts after winning a point during  a quarterfinal at the Australian Open on Jan. 25. Sharapova is back on track, making the finals at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, but she's still looking for a breakthrough victory. Rick Rycroft/The Associated Press

    Sharapova set to make noise again

    INDIAN WELLS — Having reached the finals of Wimbledon and the Australian Open, No. 2-ranked Maria Sharapova looks to be back on the right path on a career that was sidetracked by shoulder surgery.

    • Mar. 7, 2012

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