The BNP Paribas Open 2025: First time in Laykold Hard Court
The BNP Paribas Open is held in Indian Wells, USA every year. This is a part of the ATP Masters 1000 events and the WTA 1000 events. BNP Paribas Open is very popular and is the most attended event after the four Grand Slam tournaments.
For the first time in the history of the tournament, it will be played on a Laykold Hard Court. This is the same surface that is used at the US Open and Miami Open.
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Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are the most successful players in this tournament. Both have won five titles in their careers. Carlos Alcaraz is the two-time defending champion. The Spaniard defeated Daniil Medvedev in the last two finals.
In the women’s singles, 10 players have won the title twice. Defending champion Iga Swiatek is on the list. She won the 2022 and 2024 editions.
This year, all the top seeds are ready to fight for the title. Jannik Sinner won’t be featuring due to his doping ban. This is a big opportunity for his rivals to gain some momentum for the next Grand Slam. Let’s look at who are the favourites in both men and women’s divisions.
The BNP Paribas :Can Carlos Alcaraz win three in a row?
With Jannik Sinner out of the tournament, all eyes will be on other players to take the momentum. The likes of Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz have a chance to showcase their talent.
- Carlos Alcaraz (+200)
- Novak Djokovic (+650)
- Alexander Zverev (+700)
- Daniil Medvedev (12-1)
- Stefanos Tsitsipas (18-1)
Carlos Alcaraz is the favourite to win the championship. His impressive record of 16-2 is the one to look out for. The Spaniard has won the last two titles, meaning that he is unbeaten in the last two seasons. However, his recent form will be a concern for him and a boost to other players.
Novak Djokovic is the second favourite to take the championship. The Serbian is eyeing his sixth title in Indian Wells. This will also make him the most successful player in the history of the tournament. He is returning after exiting the semi-final of the Australian Open due to injury. It is most likely that the Serb will focus more on his fitness and get ready for the upcoming Grand Slams.
Alexander Zverev is the third favourite. The German lost the Australian Open final to Sinner. His form on hard court is decent and a win could easily boost his confidence. Daniil Medvedev is also on the list. He lost the last two finals at BNP Paribas. This could be his year at the Indian Wells.
Women’s championship: Betting Odds
- Aryna Sabalenka (+350)
- Iga Swiatek (+450)
- Elena Rybakina (+800)
- Coco Gauff (+900)
- Mirra Andreeva (+900)
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Australian Open 2025 runner-up, Aryna Sabalenka is the favourite to win this tournament. She has been dominant on hard court in the last couple of years. Iga Swiatek has a chance to create history if she wins this year’s tournament.
