Wednesday’s news from the 2026 Indian Wells Open includes Mirra Andreeva coming under fire from a Russian tennis great and Alex Eala reacting to her exit from the tournament. We also have news about an online spat between two Tennis Channel commentators ...

INDIAN WELLS, California, March 9 - Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz were both made to work hard before reaching the fourth round of Indian Wells on Monday but defending women's champion Mirra Andreeva crashed out and let her frustrations boil over on court.

Indian Wells is one of the biggest tournaments on the tennis calendar outside of the Grand Slams. The event is so prestigious that some even label it the ‘fifth Grand Slam’, with Indian Wells opening its doors once again for the 2026 tournament.

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Jack Draper of Great Britain poses with the championship trophy after defeating Holger Rune of Denmark to win the Men's Singles Final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 16, 2025 in Indian ...

Jack Draper won Indian Wells in 2025, beating Holger Rune in the final; British No 1 now back playing on ATP Tour after arm injury; Emma Raducanu set to wear Uniqlo gear in California after linking up with Japanese manufacturer;

Jack Draper will continue his Indian Wells defence against Novak Djokovic while Carlos Alcaraz survives a scare to progress.

Indian Wells Night Session Delivers Thrills: Andreeva Dominates, Pegula and Swiatek Advance to Third Round The title favorites at the WTA 1000 in Indian Wells were in action during the night session from Saturday to Sunday.