Novak Djokovic Ready for Indian Wells Open
Djokovic's participation in the Indian Wells Open marks a significant moment in his career, as he seeks to achieve his 100th ATP title and join an elite group of players. With a strong field of competitors and a challenging schedule, the tournament is set to be an exciting one, with Djokovic's performance likely to be a major highlight.
Novak Djokovic, the tournament's No. 6 seed, has confirmed his participation in the 2025 Indian Wells Open, dispelling concerns about his health after a viral video showed him limping into an airport. Djokovic denied that the video was related to his hamstring injury and is now focused on competing for his 100th ATP title.
The Indian Wells Open, also known as the BNP Paribas Open, will take place from March 5-16 in Indian Wells, California, featuring top players like Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Carlos Alcaraz. The tournament will air on Tennis Channel, T2, and stream on TC Plus, with options for live TV streaming services like DirecTV or Fubo. Djokovic is seeking to become the third man to achieve 100 ATP titles, joining Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer.
The ATP top 16 seeds include Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Daniil Medvedev, while the WTA top 16 seeds include Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff. The tournament schedule includes men's and women's first rounds from March 5-16, with the women's and men's singles finals taking place on March 16. The prize money breakdown for the tournament ranges from $25,375 for the first round to $1,201,125 for the winner.
As the Indian Wells Open gets underway, all eyes will be on Djokovic as he competes for another victory, with former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray by his side. The event promises to be an exciting one, with a strong field of players and a challenging schedule ahead.