2024 Indian Wells Draw, BNP Paribas Open: Djokovic Returns, Nadal’s Comeback, Sinner Unbeaten

The primary Masters 1000 of the season is upon us, and the draw on the 2024 BNP Paribas Open is now out.

This yr’s match sees the return of Novak Djokovic for the primary time since 2019, having missed the final two editions because of draconian journey restrictions.

Rafael Nadal can even be on the town as a part of his comeback from damage and enters with a protected rating. The Spaniard will face fellow injury-ridden Milos Raonic within the opening spherical, who can be getting into by way of protected rating.

Carlos Alcaraz heads in because the defending champion and’ll be seeking to land his first title since Wimbledon final yr.

Whereas third seed Jannik Sinner, who’s sizzling on the Spaniard’s heels, arrives in California with a 12-0 document in 2024, having backed up his Australian Open win by taking the Rotterdam title a fortnight in the past.

You possibly can see the total 2024 Indian Wells draw beneath. Play commenced Wednesday sixth of March.

Event Data

Full Indian Wells Event overview with historical past, former champions and extra.

Indian Wells 2024 Seeds

Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner
Daniil Medvedev
Andrey Rublev
Alexander Zverev
Holger Rune
Hubert Hurkacz
Casper Ruud
Alex de Minaur
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Taylor Fritz
Grigor Dimitrov
Ugo Humbert
Karen Khachanov
Ben Shelton
Tommy Paul
Frances Tiafoe
Sebastián Báez
Alexander Bublik
Adrian Mannarino
Francisco Cerúndolo
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Nicolás Jarry
Jan-Lennard Struff
Lorenzo Musetti
Tallon Griekspoor
Cameron Norrie
Sebastian Korda
Tomás Martín Etcheverry
Félix Auger-Aliassime
Jiří Lehečka

2024 Indian Wells Draw

Prime Half

Backside Half

Full .PDF draw sheet.

Ideas on the Draw

With a document 415 weeks at primary, Djokovic is the highest seed in Indian Wells, and after a first-round bye, he’ll face both a qualifier or Aleksandar Vukic.

In spherical three, the Serb might face Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who’s had a formidable final twelve months. Nevertheless, he hasn’t performed since retiring with a leg damage in Buenos three weeks in the past.

He might get newly topped Dubai champion Ugo Humbert within the final 16 earlier than dealing with Casper Ruud or Hubert Hurkacz within the quarter-finals.

Djokovic’s Potential Path

Final yr’s runner-up, Daniil Medvedev, can be within the prime half and could be Djokovic’s semi-final opponent ought to they each progress.

Nevertheless, the Russian seemed a little bit lacklustre in Dubai, and his recognized disdain of the Indian Wells courts might see him battle with Korda within the third spherical or Dimitrov within the final sixteen.

Additionally within the prime half are seventh seed Holger Rune, Hubert Hurkacz, Grigor Dimitrov and former Champions Taylor Fritz and Cameron Norrie.

Seb Baez can be on this half, and it will likely be fascinating to see if he can carry his type from the Golden Swing onto the onerous courts in Indian Wells.

Rafal Nadal can be within the prime half and faces Milos Raonic in his opening match earlier than a second spherical towards Holger Rune.

Given what I noticed from Nadal in his Netflix Slam match towards Alcaraz, he’s enjoying okay however nonetheless seems sluggish shifting to his backhand and never able to go all out.

Within the backside half of the draw, defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz is the highest-ranked participant, and he’ll be seeking to make his first last since final August.

The second seed will face Frenchman Luca Van Assche or Italian Matteo Arnaldi within the second spherical, then might meet Felix Auger-Aliassime within the third spherical, sixth seed Alexander Zverev or Acapulco champion Alex de Minaur within the final eight.

Alcaraz might then run into the most effective participant of 2024, Jannik Sinner, who’s unbeaten this calendar yr. The Italian faces both Marcos Giron or Thanasi Kokkinakis in his first match.

Giron could possibly be a enjoyable match as he’s used to the situation and has the Los Angeles native boy tag for the group to rally behind.

Ben Shelton could possibly be his opponent within the final sixteen, adopted by Andrey Rublev, recent from getting his rating factors and prize cash reinstated after his default in Dubai. The Russian might meet Andy Murray within the spherical of sixty-four.

Alcaraz’s Potential Path

Fascinating First-Spherical Matches

With 32 byes handed out, a lot of the thrilling matches begin in spherical 2, so whereas it’s slightly skinny on the bottom for the opening two days, there are a handful of fascinating matches on the playing cards:

My decide for an honest run? Jan-Lennard Struff. Indian Wells can favour guys with a giant first serve who go after that first ball. Jack Draper is also a menace, however his stamina is below scrutiny.

What do you guys consider the draw? Let me know within the feedback.