Jannik Sinner returns to action on Friday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, facing qualifier Dalibor Svrcina in the second round. The match marks Sinner’s first appearance at the tournament this year as he aims to add another Masters 1000 title to his impressive resume.
Sinner, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, is in the bottom half of the draw and will be looking to continue his strong start to the season. He has already secured victories in hard-court events at the ATP Masters 1000 level and is hoping to claim his first title in the California desert. The ATP Tour reports that Sinner is seeking his first Indian Wells crown.
Svrcina, ranked 250th, will undoubtedly present a challenge as he battles for a spot in the next round. Tournament details demonstrate Svrcina is 24 years old and hails from Ostrava.
In addition to his singles campaign, Sinner will too be competing in doubles at Indian Wells, partnering with Reilly Opelka. La Gazzetta dello Sport notes this pairing adds another dimension to Sinner’s participation in the tournament.
Other Italian players are also in action on Friday, with Flavio Cobolli and Miomir Kecmanovic scheduled to compete. Il Fatto Quotidiano details the full schedule, including matches being broadcast on Sky Sport in Italy.
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will start their campaigns on Saturday, facing Grigor Dimitrov and Kamil Majchrzak, respectively. The ATP Tour confirms these matchups as the tournament progresses.
The BNP Paribas Open runs from March 1-15, 2026, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. More information about the tournament, including schedules and ticketing, is available on the official website.
