The Desert Sun’s Shad Powers reports that the 2021 BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament will be held October 4th to October 17th at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Tickets go on sale Wednesday June 7th at BNPparibasopen.com/tickets.
Phillippe Dore, marketing director for the Tournament, is quoted as stressing that the BNP Paribas was one of the first sporting events to postpone their March 2020 Tournament because they prioritized the health and safety of stakeholders, players, fans and vendors. This prioritization of health and safety is leading the tournament to require vaccination for fans at this fall’s event, with the particulars relating to proof of vaccination to be worked out. In addition, depending on the COVID-19 conditions at the time of the tournament, there could be COVID-19 testing required and mask mandates in certain seating areas, if imposed by the Riverside County Health Department and/or the State of California.
Due to some inflexibility in the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) schedule caused by the Shanghai Masters Tournament (running October 3rd to October 10th), the size of the men’s field will be reduced from 96 players to 56 players. The WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) schedule is open during the 2 weeks of the BNP Paribas Open, so the traditional field of 96 players will remain for the women players. In addition, there will be a 32 team women’s double field and a 28 team men’s double field.
To read Shad Powers’ original article courtesy of The Desert Sun, please visit: https://www.desertsun.com/story/sports/tennis/bnp/2021/07/01/2021-bnp-paribas-open-dates-officially-announced-october/7693297002/
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