The Swiss Roger Federer, who defends the crown in Indian Wells, the first Masters 1000 of the season, will debut in the second round against the winner of the duel between American Ryan Harrison and Argentine Federico Delbonis.
The path of the world number one, if the ATP ranking is respected, would face him in the third round with Filip Krajinovic, Fabio Fognini in the round of 16, Dominic Thiem in the quarterfinals, Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinals and Marin Cilic in the final.
In the second round, the Spanish Roberto Bautista-Agut and Pablo Carreño Busta could appear against Dimitrov and Kevin Anderson, respectively. In that round, the Argentine Juan Martín del Potro would also face off with the Serbian Novak Djokovic.
In the women’s draw, the double champion Maria Sharapova (2006 and 2013) will debut tomorrow, Wednesday, against Naomi Osaka no earlier than 17.00 local time (1.00 GMT).
Thursday will be the turn for Serena Williams (champion in 1999 and 2001) against Zarina Diyas and for Victoria Azarenka (champion in 2012 and 2016) against Heather Watson.
The Spanish Garbiñe Muguruza awaits a rival in the second round, which will come out of the confrontation between the Canadian Eugenie Bouchard and the local Sachia Vickery, from the previous round. EFE
The path of the world number one, if the ATP ranking is respected, would face him in the third round with Filip Krajinovic, Fabio Fognini in the round of 16, Dominic Thiem in the quarterfinals, Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinals and Marin Cilic in the final.
In the second round, the Spanish Roberto Bautista-Agut and Pablo Carreño Busta could appear against Dimitrov and Kevin Anderson, respectively. In that round, the Argentine Juan Martín del Potro would also face off with the Serbian Novak Djokovic.
In the women’s draw, the double champion Maria Sharapova (2006 and 2013) will debut tomorrow, Wednesday, against Naomi Osaka no earlier than 17.00 local time (1.00 GMT).
Thursday will be the turn for Serena Williams (champion in 1999 and 2001) against Zarina Diyas and for Victoria Azarenka (champion in 2012 and 2016) against Heather Watson.
The Spanish Garbiñe Muguruza awaits a rival in the second round, which will come out of the confrontation between the Canadian Eugenie Bouchard and the local Sachia Vickery, from the previous round. EFE