The tournament hosted a record crowd of 493,440 for the two-week event, which begins this year on March 2 and runs until March 16. The tournament introduced a new BNP Paribas Open digital app and the Indian Wells Tennis Garden revamped its entire food and drink offerings.

Who will win with Sinner out? How will Keys follow up her first major title? Answering the big questions as the BNP Paribas Open begins Wednesday.

Fritz, 27, won the Eisenhower Cup mixed doubles charity exhibition Tuesday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, teaming with Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan. But he said Wednesday that he didn't fully test the limits of his body in the event, and is still a bit unsure how it will respond in a singles match.

As difficult as it is to correctly predict who'll win the 2025 BNP Paribas Open, reporter Andrew John and columnist Shad Powers will give it a try.