The player entry list for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open has been unveiled, featuring top stars from the ATP and WTA tours. Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina lead the field after their recent Australian Open triumphs. Aryna Sabalenka tops the women's draw as she aims for her first title at the event.
The 2026 BNP Paribas Open, set to take place in Indian Wells next month, promises an exceptional lineup with most of the top 100 players from both the ATP and WTA tours converging in the California desert. Carlos Alcaraz returns as a two-time champion, fresh off his historic Australian Open victory that made him the youngest player to achieve a career Grand Slam. Elena Rybakina, the 2023 winner at the tournament, also arrives on the back of her Australian Open title this year.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka heads the women's draw, seeking her first BNP Paribas Open crown as a four-time major champion. On the men's side, fellow four-time Grand Slam winner Jannik Sinner will compete for his inaugural title in Tennis Paradise. Novak Djokovic, a five-time champion here, aims to claim a record sixth trophy.
American players add depth to the field, with two-time major champion Coco Gauff leading the contingent alongside Top-10 star and former winner Taylor Fritz. The event highlights global icons and a deep roster, setting the stage for intense competition in an electric atmosphere unique to Indian Wells.
