About BNP Paribas Open 2025
One of the most awaited tennis events for players and fans worldwide, the BNP Paribas Open is a classic tennis event often called the fifth Grand Slam. The tournament is part of the WTA 1000 events played on the WTA tour. It will commence from March 2, 2025, to March 16, 2025, in Indian Wells, California.
The 36th of the women's event has named Spotlight 29 Casino as the official partner of the tournament. The tournament winner in the singles and doubles category will be awarded 1000 points. Besides 1000 ranking points, the BNP Paribas Open 2024 winner in the singles category took home a cheque worth $1.1 million. For 2024, the tournament organizers have raised the prize money to a record-breaking $19 million total, 7.9% greater than the previous year.
BNP Paribas Open 2025 will have 96 players in singles draw and 32 final teams in doubles draw. The top 32 seed players in the singles category will be getting a free pass to the second round. Former World No. 1 player Venus Williams, Joao Fonseca, and Learner Tien are awarded entry as the wild card. Jannik Sinner is replaced by Luca Nardi, who has withdrawn from the tournament due to a three-month suspension. Petra Kvitova and Nick Kyrgios are also making a comeback for the tournament.
BNP Paribas Open History
Formed by former tennis champion Raymond Moore and Charlie Pasarell, BNP Paribas Open 2025 naming rights have been held by multinational bank BNP Paribas since 2009. The WTA tournament started with the name Virginia Slims of Indian Wells in 1989-1990.
Later, the name of the event changed to Virginia Slims of Palm Springs, the Matrix Essentials Evert Cup, the Evert Cup, the State Farm Evert Cup, the Tennis Masters Series, and then the Pacific Life Open till 2008.
In 2009, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and the tournament were sold to Larry Ellison. The player winning both the BNP Paribas Open and the Miami Open back-to-back will be termed the winner of the Sunshine Double. The tournament is played on the outdoor hard courts.
Last year, Iga Swiatek emerged victorious, defeating Maria Sakkari in the final by 6-4, 6-0. The duo of Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei were the winners in the doubles category.
Is the BNP Paribas Open the same as Indian Wells?
Indian Wells is popular with the name BNP Paribas Open due to sponsorship reasons.
BNP Paribas Open 2025 Schedule
BNP Paribas Open 2025 is scheduled from March 2, 2025, to March 16, 2025. The qualifying matches will begin on March 2, 2025, and continue till March 4, 2025. The first round will be played on March 5, 2025. The final of the tournament will take place on March 16, 2025.
| Day | Event | Schedule Details |
| Sunday, March 2 | Women's Qualifying | Day SessionGates open 9 am · Matches start 10 am |
| Monday, March 3 | Women's QualifyingMen's Qualifying | Day SessionGates open 9 am · Matches start 10 am |
| Tuesday, March 4 | Women's QualifyingMen's Qualifying | Day SessionGates open 9 am · Matches start 10 am |
| The Eisenhower Cup / Tie Break 10s | Special eventEvent starts at 7 pm | |
| Wednesday, March 5 | Women's 1st RoundMen's 1st Round | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11am Evening sessionGates open 4:30pm · Matches start 6pm |
| Thursday, March 6 | Women’s Singles 1st RoundWomen's Doubles 1st RoundMen’s Singles 1st Round | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11amEvening sessionGates open 4:30pm · Matches start 6pm |
| Friday, March 7 | Women’s Singles 2nd RoundWomen's Doubles 1st RoundMen’s Singles 2nd Round | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11amEvening sessionGates open 4:30pm · Matches start 6pm |
| Saturday, March 8 | Women’s Singles 2nd RoundWomen’s Doubles 1st RoundMen’s Singles 2nd Round | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11amEvening sessionGates open 4:30pm · Matches start 6pm |
| Sunday, March 9 | Women’s Singles 3rd RoundWomen’s Doubles 2nd RoundMen’s Singles 3rd RoundMen’s Doubles 1st Round | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11amEvening sessionGates open 4:30pm · Matches start 6pm |
| Monday, March 10 | Women’s Singles 3rd RoundWomen’s Doubles 2nd RoundMen’s Singles 3rd RoundMen’s Doubles 1st RoundJuniors | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11amEvening sessionGates open 4:30pm · Matches start 6pm |
| Tuesday, March 11 | Women’s Singles 4th RoundWomen’s Doubles QuarterfinalsMen’s Singles 4th RoundMen’s Doubles 2nd RoundMixed Doubles 1st RoundJuniors | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11amEvening sessionGates open 4:30pm · Matches start 6pm |
| Wednesday, March 12 | Women’s Singles 4th RoundWomen’s Doubles QuarterfinalsMen’s Singles 4th RoundMen’s Doubles QuarterfinalsMixed Doubles QuarterfinalsJuniors | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11amEvening sessionGates open 4:30pm · Matches start 6pm |
| Thursday, March 13 | Women’s Singles QuarterfinalsWomen’s Doubles SemifinalMen’s Singles QuarterfinalsMen’s Doubles QuarterfinalsMixed Doubles SemifinalJuniors | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11amEvening sessionGates open 4pm · Matches start 5pm |
| Friday, March 14 | Men’s Doubles SemifinalsWomen’s Singles SemifinalsMixed Doubles FinalJuniors | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11am |
| Saturday, March 15 | Women’s Doubles FinalMen’s Singles Semifinals Men’s Doubles FinalJuniors | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11am |
| Sunday, March 16 | Women’s Singles FinalMen’s Singles FinalJuniors Final | Day SessionGates open 10am · Matches start 11am |
BNP Paribas Open 2025 Venue
BNP Paribas Open 2025 will be played at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. Built in 2000, Indian Wells Tennis Garden has 29 courts with an accommodation capacity of 16,100 seats in the main stadium. This is considered the second-largest tennis stadium in the world.
BNP Paribas Open Results
BNP Paribas Open 2024 defending champions in singles and doubles category are as follows:
Women Singles – Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek defeated Maria Sakkari in the final by 6-4 and 6-0.
Woman Doubles – Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei
Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei defeated Storm Hunter and Katerina Siniakova by 6-3 and 6-4.
BNP Paribas Open 2024 Prize Money
The total prize money estimated for the BNP Paribas Open 2024 is $9,500,000, which is further divided into the following categories.
| Event | Winner | Finals | Semi-finals | Quarterfinals |
| Singles | $1,100,000 | $585,000 | $325,000 | $185,000 |
| Doubles | $447,300 | $236,800 | $127,170 | $63,600 |
How many tennis courts are at Indian Wells?
Indian Wells is played at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, which consists of 29 total courts. The main stadium has a seating capacity of 16,100, considered the second-largest tennis stadium in the world. Indian Wells Tennis Garden underwent an upgrade of facilities after the 2013 BNP Paribas Open and another stadium of 8,000 seats was built. The upgrade also includes the introduction of a Pro-Purple interior court designed for ATP Masters. The tennis garden also has Stadium 3, which has a seating capacity of 4,500.
BNP Paribas Open Order of Play
BNP Paribas Open Order of Play will be released on March 2, 2025.
BNP Paribas Open 2025 Points Distribution
BNP Paribas Open 2025 points distribution for singles and doubles categories are as follows:
| Event | Winner | Finals | Semifinals | Quarterfinals |
| Women’s Singles | 1000 | 650 | 390 | 215 |
| Women's doubles | 1000 | 650 | 390 | 215 |
BNP Paribas Open 2025 Top Ranked Players
The top-ranked players for the BNP Paribas Open 2025 in the singles and doubles categories are as follows:
Top Ranked Players for Single Category
Aryna Sabalenka
Iga Swiatek
Coco Gauff
Jessica Pegula
Madison Keys
Jasmine Paolini
Elena Rybakina
Qinwen Zheng
Emma Navarro
Paula Badosa
Daria Kasatkina
Mirra Andreeva
Diana Shnaider
Danielle Collins
Barbora Krejcikova
WTA Player with the most wins in the tournament
Martina Navratilova, Mary Joe Fernandez, Steffi Graf, Lindsay Davenport, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, Daniela Hantuchova, Maria Sharapova, and Victoria Azarenka have won the BNP Paribas Open twice in their professional career.
Lisa Raymond has won the tournament seven times in the doubles category. Lindsay Davenport has won the event six times in their career. Martina Hingis, Elena Vesina, and Hsieh Su-wei have won the BNP Paribas Open thrice in the doubles category.
Where to watch BNP Paribas Open 2025?
Tennis Channel and TC Plus will broadcast the BNP Paribas 2025 live in the USA. Viewers can watch the telecast on WTA TV, which is the WTA's official online streaming channel. Fans in the UK and Ireland can tune into Amazon Prime Video for a live telecast of the tournament. Tennis enthusiasts from Spain, Canada, and Japan can watch the live action of the event on DAZN. People can tune into the event through sports channels beIn Sports in Australia and France. Viewers in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, and Switzerland can enjoy the telecast on Tennis Channel.
FAQs On BNP Paribas Open 2025
A. The BNP Paribas Open 2025 event will start on March 2, 2025, and ends on March 16, 2025.
A. BNP Paribas Open will be played on outdoor hardcourt at Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
A. Spotlight 29 Casino is the official sponsor of the BNP Paribas Open 2025.
A. Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei were the defending champions of the BNP Paribas Open 2024 in the doubles category.
A. BNP Paribas Open 2025 will award 1000 points to each singles and doubles category winner.
