ATP confirm plan to play Indian Wells tournament later in 2021
The Indian Wells Masters event has been postponed for the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the ATP has confirmed plans are in place to stage the event in October of this year.
Playing a tournament that usually takes place in what is the final month of the regular ATP season is an interesting most that may not gain support from all players, who tend to base themselves in Europe at that point in the season.
“The 2021 event will be played in October, with exact tournament dates to be announced after the confirmation of the fall calendar by the ATP and WTA Tours,” read a statement from the tournament organisers.
“The BNP Paribas Open intends to allow patrons on-site for the event, and we anticipate ticket, suite and hotel packages to be on sale starting June 21st.
“The tournament will enforce all protocols established by the ATP and WTA Tours, as well as the City of Indian Wells and Riverside County Public Health Department, to ensure the safety of our players, fans and officials.
“We are committed to ensuring the safety of everyone involved and will provide more information about our plans as they are completed.
“We look forward to welcoming you back to Tennis Paradise!”
Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP Chairman, said: “Since the resumption of the Tour in August 2020, we have had to take an agile approach to the calendar with the aim of staging as many of our events as possible. Everyone in our sport has missed the BNP Paribas Open over the past two years and its return this October is great for tennis.
“The calendar is extremely complex and I would like to thank all events in that section of the season, as we look to accommodate these changes for the benefit of the overall sport.”
With this years ATP finals being staged in Italy in November, Indian Wells organisiers may be forced to stage their event without star names, with the Miami Masters taking place in March after a raft of withdrawals from the likes of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
ATP TourPablo Carreno Busta joins the ranks of Masters champions after Montreal fightback
Pablo Carreno Busta is a Masters champion and makes a serious move in the Race to Turin.
-
WTA TourExclusive – Laura Robson leaps to the defence of Emma Raducanu
Former British No 1 Laura Robson is baffled by the inflated expectations Emma Raducanu.
-
ATP TourExclusive – Tim Henman backs Andy Murray to defy his doubters once again
Former British No 1 Henman suggests Murray wins against top players over the last year will encourage him to fight on.
-
WTA TourSimona Halep wins ding-dong battle to claim third Canadian Open title
Halep extended her impressive wins record at WTA 1000 events moving out to 185 matches won in the flagship events.
-
Tennis FeaturesWhat Novak Djokovic eats in a typical day
Novak Djokovic has revealed exactly what it is that he eats in a typical day.
-
-
WTA TourSimona Halep to return to top ten after reaching Toronto final
Simona Halep and Beatriz Haddad Maia will battle it out for the Toronto Masters title.
-
ATP TourDan Evans battles bravely but Pablo Carreno Busta sets Hubert Hurkacz showdown
The British number two was eventually outlasted 7-5 6-7 6-2 across two hours and 58 minutes.
-
ATP TourAndy Murray gets Cinccinati boost, but handed tricky opener against old foe with Cameron Norrie also lurking
Andy Murray handed tough assignment in Cincinnati.
-
ATP TourDan Evans vs Pablo Carreno Busta: How to watch Montreal semis as Evans looks to sneak into ATP top 20
A quick lowdown on the Canadian Masters semi-final and possible ATP Ranking changes.