The Indian Wells Masters will resume with the Eisenhower Cup, an eight-team mixed doubles event. It will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm PT at Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
From the tournament website:
“The Eisenhower Cup is a favorite Indian Wells fan tradition and the official kick-off event before the main draw at the BNP Paribas Open.
“Held under the lights on Court 2, this one-night doubles Tie Break Tens showcase delivers fast-paced, high-energy, winning tennis, as eight ATP and WTA teams compete for a $200k prize purse.”
The eight pairs announced on Tuesday:
Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz
Amanda Anisimova and Andrey Rublev
Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud
Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul
Emma Navarro and Ben Shelton
Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime
Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev
Jasmine Paolini and Matteo Berrettini
Rybakina and Fritz are the defending champions. Fritz won again in 2023 with Aryna Sabalenka. Navarro and Shelton won the event in 2024, defeating Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
Draw action at the BNP Paribas Open will begin on Wednesday, March 4.
