Djokovic and Tsitsipas Team Up for Doubles at Indian Wells Masters Novak Djokovic has confirmed his participation in both singles and doubles at the Indian Wells Masters, marking his first doubles appearance since the 2019 tournament. The Serbian star will partner with Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas, a pairing that has surprised many tennis fans. This decision adds an intriguing dynamic to the doubles competition, which features several high-profile combinations. Among them are Jannik Sinner and Reilly Opelka, Daniil Medvedev and Tijan Lerner, and Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev. The event also includes the brothers Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot, further enhancing the competitive landscape. Djokovic, who has previously competed in doubles at California tournaments, will make his seventh appearance in the format. His best result in this category came in 2019 when he reached the semifinals alongside Fabio Fognini. In singles, Djokovic received a bye in the first round of the Masters and is set to face Kamil Majchrzak in the second round. The Serbian player emphasized his commitment to the sport, stating he will continue competing as long as he possesses the passion, quality, and determination to deliver compelling performances. His dual participation promises to provide fans with a thrilling spectacle across both formats. The tournament’s doubles draw has drawn attention for its mix of established stars and emerging talents, with Djokovic and Tsitsipas’ partnership adding an extra layer of intrigue. Their combined experience and contrasting playing styles could create a unique challenge for their opponents, further elevating the stakes in the Masters event.#novak_djokovic #jannik_sinner #stefanos_tsitsipas #reilly_opelka #indian_wells_masters
Jannik Sinner & Reilly Opelka, Novak Djokovic & Stefanos Tsitsipas headline singles stars in Indian Wells doubles draw The BNP Paribas Open doubles draw has been unveiled, featuring several high-profile pairings between singles stars and top-seeded doubles teams. Jannik Sinner and Reilly Opelka have been granted a wild card entry into the tournament, setting them up for a challenging opening-round match against the top-seeded duo of Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas will face the defending champions, Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic, in a highly anticipated matchup. Sinner and Opelka, who previously won the Atlanta doubles title in 2021, had planned to team up again in Miami in 2022 but Opelka withdrew due to an injury. Opelka has made a strong start in the singles competition, defeating fellow American Ethan Quinn in his opening match. Sinner, meanwhile, will debut in singles at the tournament on Friday, facing Dalibor Svrcina. Granollers and Zeballos, who competed together at the Nitto ATP Finals last year, have shown consistent form in doubles, reaching the Australian Open semi-finals and the Dallas final this season. Granollers is ranked third in the PIF ATP Doubles Rankings, while Zeballos holds the second position. Their experience and strong recent performances make them a formidable opponent for Sinner and Opelka. Arevalo and Pavic, the defending champions, have a strong track record in the tournament. They won the 2025 Indian Wells title without dropping a set, defeating several top singles players, including Sebastian Korda and Jordan Thompson in the final. Djokovic and Tsitsipas will aim to disrupt this dominance, with Tsitsipas likely motivated after being eliminated from the singles draw by Denis Shapovalov earlier in the week.#novak_djokovic #jannik_sinner #bnp_paribas_open #stefanos_tsitsipas #reilly_opelka
Djokovic, Tsitsipas Team Up In Doubles, Face Blockbuster Opener Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas made their doubles debut at the Indian Wells tournament in a high-profile matchup against defending champions Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic. The Serbian and Greek players, who have faced each other in singles for years, including a dramatic 2021 French Open final where Djokovic came from two sets down to win, were granted wildcard entries for the event. This marks Djokovic’s first doubles appearance since 2019, when he reached the semifinals alongside Fabio Fognini. The 38-year-old, now based in Greece, last competed in doubles at the Doha 2025 tournament with Fernando Verdasco, who was playing in his farewell event. Tsitsipas, who lost to Denis Shapovalov in singles, will now focus on doubles, while Djokovic faces a challenging opener against the top-seeded pair. If Djokovic wins and progresses deep into the tournament, he would secure his second doubles title at Indian Wells—a significant achievement, as he would surpass his singles tally of 99 titles. He would also join Rafael Nadal as the second member of the legendary Big Three to win the event, following Nadal’s victory. Roger Federer, though, came close in the past, reaching two finals but falling short. Other notable doubles pairings include Jannik Sinner and Reilly Opelka, who were also granted wildcards. The world No. 2 in singles and the 6-foot-11 American, who previously won the doubles title together in Atlanta, face a tough opening match against top seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos. Another intriguing first-round clash pits Daniil Medvedev and Learner Tien against cousins Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot.#novak_djokovic #stefanos_tsitsipas #marcelo_arevalo #mate_pavic #indian_wells_tournament
