Indian Wells Open
Talia Gibson upsets Jasmine Paolini at Indian Wells Open
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Australian qualifier Talia Gibson defeated No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 to reach her first WTA quarterfinal at the BNP Paribas Open. The 21-year-old's victory marks her first win over a top-10 opponent and continues her breakthrough run in the tournament. Gibson expressed disbelief after the match, highlighting her pride in the achievement.
Jessica Pegula criticized a new tennis rule allowing video reviews of hindrances after points conclude, following a controversial call in Jack Draper's Indian Wells Open quarterfinal against Daniil Medvedev. The American player described the rule as 'stupid' during a podcast appearance. The incident has prompted debate and ATP Tour adjustments.
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the semifinals at the Indian Wells Open, earning praise from former coach Brad Gilbert. Daniil Medvedev overcame Jack Draper 6-1, 7-5 in a match marked by a controversial hindrance call. The winners will face off in the semifinals on March 14.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has accepted a wild card entry into the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The 45-year-old American will compete in both singles and doubles, marking her return to the event since 2024. Tournament director Tommy Haas described the invitation as an honor for the tennis legend.
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Organizers of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells have confirmed that Novak Djokovic will compete in the ATP Masters 1000 event starting in early March 2026. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has limited his schedule this year following withdrawals from recent tournaments due to fatigue and readiness concerns. This marks his return to the California hard-court event 20 years after his debut there.