The Brazilian tennis player talked about the tough start to 2026 he has had, and how important this comeback against Khachanov in the Indian Wells Masters 1000 is.
In general, the Indian Wells Masters 1000 is proving to be a tournament with many surprises. Despite most of the favorites making it to the third round, there have been some seeded players who have fallen early, both in the men's and women's draws, opening up the possibility for less common players to make a breakthrough.
-Seeded players eliminated in the 2026 Indian Wells Masters 1000:
Male draw
- Luciano Darderi
- Corentin Moutet
- Jiri Lehecka
- Ugo Humbert
- Lorenzo Musetti
- Andrey Rublev
- Karen Khachanov
- Tomás Martín Etcheverry
Female draw
- Maya Joint
- Iva Jovic
- Diana Shnaider
- Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Xinyu Wang
- Emma Navarro
- Leylah Fernandez
- Liudmila Samsonova
- Qinwen Zheng
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Following the early defeats of Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov at the 2026 Indian Wells Masters 1000, all eyes were on the debut of Daniil Medvedev, after the ordeal he experienced with his compatriots to leave Dubai and arrive in California on time. However, Daniil, the good guy, doesn't need any adjustments and dominated Alejandro Tabilo with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-2 in just over an hour of play. He will face Sebastián Báez in the next round.
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After adding a new victory in his debut at the Indian Wells 2026 Masters 1000, Novak Djokovic was asked about one of the current debates. Over the past few weeks, there has been talk about the possibility of playing Grand Slams with five sets in the women's circuit. When questioned about it at a press conference, the Serbian tennis player was firm: "I do not recommend it," he said smiling, in a response that said it all.
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The Serbian tennis player commented on everything the world number one has been achieving in recent months, and on the benefits it brings to the king sport of the racket.
Alex de Miñaur had a tough debut at the 2026 Indian Wells Masters 1000, as he had to face a Sebastian Korda who was on a good streak after winning in Delray Beach. However, it was the Australian tennis player who knew how to suffer to come back and prevail with a score of 4-6 6-4 6-4, after two hours and 20 minutes of play. In the next round, 'Demon' will face Cameron Norrie, with a spot in the round of 16 at stake.
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At 45 years old, Venus Williams still has the hunger to compete intact. Although she has yet to win a match so far in 2026, the former world number one ranks second in a statistic that showcases her longevity. 31 years and 125 days is the time that has elapsed between the first and last tournament played by Venus, an astonishing fact. Only Martina Navratilova surpasses her, with 32 years and 107 days. However, as long as the American tennis player remains eager to compete, she could break that record around this time next year.
🇺🇸 Venus Williams played her 1st @WTA tournament in Oakland 1994: 31y 125d ago.
— TennisMyLife (@TennisMyLife68) March 5, 2026
🇨🇿/🇺🇸 Martina Navratilova still holds the record for the longest timespan between her 1st and last tournament: 32y 107d.#TennisParadise #IndianWells #BNPParibasOpen pic.twitter.com/Bvb7GVfN8U
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After being away from the circuit for half a year, Arthur Fils has made a triumphant return, reaching the final of the ATP 500 in Doha against Carlos Alcaraz after playing three tournaments. However, alarms went off the following week when the French tennis player decided to skip the ATP Dubai, a decision he explained to the press at Indian Wells. "Everything is fine, I did it as a precaution. It has been eight long months, it would be foolish of me to go back to square one by playing in Dubai," he admitted.
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The Brazilian tennis player talked about the tough start to 2026 he has had, and how important this comeback against Khachanov in the Indian Wells Masters 1000 is.
After adding a new victory in his debut at the Indian Wells 2026 Masters 1000, Novak Djokovic was asked about one of the current debates. Over the past few weeks, there has been talk about the possibility of playing Grand Slams with five sets in the women's circuit. When questioned about it at a press conference, the Serbian tennis player was firm: "I do not recommend it," he said smiling, in a response that said it all.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic opina sobre los Grand Slams a cinco sets en el circuito WTA
In general, the Indian Wells Masters 1000 is proving to be a tournament with many surprises. Despite most of the favorites making it to the third round, there have been some seeded players who have fallen early, both in the men's and women's draws, opening up the possibility for less common players to make a breakthrough.
-Seeded players eliminated in the 2026 Indian Wells Masters 1000:
Male draw
- Luciano Darderi
- Corentin Moutet
- Jiri Lehecka
- Ugo Humbert
- Lorenzo Musetti
- Andrey Rublev
- Karen Khachanov
- Tomás Martín Etcheverry
Female draw
- Maya Joint
- Iva Jovic
- Diana Shnaider
- Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Xinyu Wang
- Emma Navarro
- Leylah Fernandez
- Liudmila Samsonova
- Qinwen Zheng
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Estos son los cabezas de serie eliminados en primera ronda de Indian Wells 2026
The Serbian tennis player commented on everything the world number one has been achieving in recent months, and on the benefits it brings to the king sport of the racket.
Following the early defeats of Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov at the 2026 Indian Wells Masters 1000, all eyes were on the debut of Daniil Medvedev, after the ordeal he experienced with his compatriots to leave Dubai and arrive in California on time. However, Daniil, the good guy, doesn't need any adjustments and dominated Alejandro Tabilo with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-2 in just over an hour of play. He will face Sebastián Báez in the next round.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Indian Wells 2026. Medvedev no necesita adaptación ante Tabilo
Alex de Miñaur had a tough debut at the 2026 Indian Wells Masters 1000, as he had to face a Sebastian Korda who was on a good streak after winning in Delray Beach. However, it was the Australian tennis player who knew how to suffer to come back and prevail with a score of 4-6 6-4 6-4, after two hours and 20 minutes of play. In the next round, 'Demon' will face Cameron Norrie, with a spot in the round of 16 at stake.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Indian Wells 2026. De Miñaur sobrevive a Korda con una gran remontada
At 45 years old, Venus Williams still has the hunger to compete intact. Although she has yet to win a match so far in 2026, the former world number one ranks second in a statistic that showcases her longevity. 31 years and 125 days is the time that has elapsed between the first and last tournament played by Venus, an astonishing fact. Only Martina Navratilova surpasses her, with 32 years and 107 days. However, as long as the American tennis player remains eager to compete, she could break that record around this time next year.
🇺🇸 Venus Williams played her 1st @WTA tournament in Oakland 1994: 31y 125d ago.
— TennisMyLife (@TennisMyLife68) March 5, 2026
🇨🇿/🇺🇸 Martina Navratilova still holds the record for the longest timespan between her 1st and last tournament: 32y 107d.#TennisParadise #IndianWells #BNPParibasOpen pic.twitter.com/Bvb7GVfN8U
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After being away from the circuit for half a year, Arthur Fils has made a triumphant return, reaching the final of the ATP 500 in Doha against Carlos Alcaraz after playing three tournaments. However, alarms went off the following week when the French tennis player decided to skip the ATP Dubai, a decision he explained to the press at Indian Wells. "Everything is fine, I did it as a precaution. It has been eight long months, it would be foolish of me to go back to square one by playing in Dubai," he admitted.
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Emma Raducanu has revealed to Sky Sports that her split with Francis Roig after the Australian Open was the decision of the Spanish coach, as he did not see a future in their partnership. "After Australia, Francis and I had a conversation. We have an excellent relationship; we were able to have a very open and honest conversation. He ended by saying, 'Look, I don't think this is going the way we both want,' so he really ended it. In a sense, I think we had some moments where we didn't agree on some things. Besides that, we still maintain an excellent relationship, and it has been fantastic to see him here at Indian Wells," she said.
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The Danish tennis player and his team, including his mother, remain trapped in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict, although they are trying to leave as soon as possible.