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ERNESTO ESCOBEDO TOPS TIAFOE IN INDIAN WELLS @ THE BNP PARIBAS OPEN

The first time Ernesto Escobedo entered the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, he was a small kid with big dreams seeking some selfies with the pros. The 21-year-old Escobedo made a picture perfect main-draw debut today.

NAOMI OSAKA ON APPEAL OF ELITES IN TENNIS

Naomi Osaka continues her charge through the BNP Paribas Open field combining firepower and fun. The 20-year-old Osaka overpowered 31st-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-3, 6-2, today to roll into the BNP Paribas Open third round for the second year in a row.

TENNIS INSIGHTS FROM CRAIG • “BEHIND THE ROPES” • PLAYERS CAFE (LUNCHROOM) AND MORE OBSERVATIONS FROM INDIAN WELLS

In the tennis pantheon, we see names like Serena and Federer, Djokovic and Venus, Rafa and Graf. Immortalized by their victories, they’ve become larger-than-life legends who transcend the game and make fans swoon across the globe.

ROGER FEDERER • DEEP DRIVE KEY TO SUCCESS IN TENNIS AT THIS STAGE

Roger Federer attributes upward mobility to his smooth lateral movement—and a deep drive to achieve. The oldest world No. 1 in ATP history defends both the top spot and his BNP Paribas Open title in Indian Wells this week.

BNP PARIBAS OPEN 2018 – WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS, THURSDAY’S ORDER OF PLAY & DRAWS

Click here to check out the latest draws and results from the 2018 BNP Paribas Open tennis in Indian Wells, California.

ROGER FEDERER IS A MAJOR MENTOR • ADD THAT TO THE GOAT’S RESUME

Roger Federer is the Grand Slam king on court and a major mentor off court. Meeting with the media at Indian Wells today, Alexander Zverev, who grew up looking up to Federer, detailed how the 20-time Grand Slam champion lifted his sagging spirits after his grueling five-set loss to Hyeon Chung in the Australian Open third round.

TENNIS NEWS • FROM THE MUGURUZA-KVITOVA COMEBACK SHOCKINGLY INCREDIBLE

Garbiñe Muguruza witnessed Petra Kvitova's fierce form from across the net and calls her comeback from hand surgery shockingly incredible.

TALKING POINTS • PLAYER COMMENTS FROM MEDIA DAY @ INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDEN, CA

Before the stars square off against the opposition, they met the media at the BNP Paribas Open today.

RICKY’S PREVIEW AND PREDICTIONS FOR THE BNP PARIBAS OPEN IN INDIAN WELLS

Rafael Nadal is out. So, too, is Andy Murray. Stan Wawrinka, David Goffin, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Richard Gasquet are also on the sidelines. But Novak Djokovic is back, Kei Nishikori is continuing his return to tennis, and Milos Raonic is also making a rare appearance on tour.

TENNIS FROM THE BNP PARIBAS OPEN IN INDIAN WELLS • MARIA SHARAPOVA TO PLAY WEDNESDAY • SERENA WILLIAMS & VICTORIA AZARENKA IN THURSDAY NIGHT SESSION

Two-Time BNP Paribas Open Champion Maria Sharapova (2006, 2013) will face Naomi Osaka on Wednesday, March 7, during the day session. Her match is currently scheduled for not before 5:00 p.m.

ROGER FEDERER AND BILL GATES RAISE $2.5 MILLION IN TENNIS MATCH FOR AFRICA 5

A busy week that includes the beginning of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells began with a bang on Monday night at the SAP Center in San Jose.

TENNIS • BNP PARIBAS OPEN – MONDAY’S RESULTS, TUESDAY’S ORDER OF PLAY & DRAWS

Check out the latest results from the BNP Paribas Open tennis in Indian Wells, California.

TENNIS STARS MARIN CILIC AND GRIGOR DIMITROV TO PLAY QUEEN’S CLUB 2018

The 2012 champion Marin Cilic and 2014 winner Grigor Dimitrov have signed up to play in The Queen’s Club Championships, 18th-24th June.

2018 BNP PARIBAS OPEN • MAJOR CHAMPS FACE MAJOR CHALLENGES IN INDIAN WELLS DRAW

The Indian Wells women’s draw was conducted today and the first week presents several stiff tests for major champions, including a potential third-round clash between Venus Williams and sisters Serena Williams.

CRAIG CIGNARELLI STROLLS THRU THE INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDENS TO THE 2018 BNP PARIBAS OPEN

Oracle founder, Larry Ellison’s Tennis Garden continues to grow more spectacular every year. Now replete with nine stadiums, accessible practice courts, and near-Michelin level cuisine, this place competes with the world’s major events.

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