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champ Ashleigh Barty are confirmed to play. Off-court, it's
known for its see-and-be-seen atmosphere, champagne bar,
an array of culinary options, and celeb sightings. In that vein,
kicking off the fortnight on March 7 is Taste of Tennis,
hosted at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, itself
a destination steeped in tennis history. e indulgent, fan-
friendly evening merges award-winning chefs with tennis
legends for tastes and sips, all benefiting the Harper for
Kids character education nonprofit.
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DEANNA MURPHY
After the pandemic forced the 2020 cancellation and
2021 rescheduling of the beloved BNP Paribas Open,
the Coachella Valley will buzz with tennis once again as
fans and the world's top players descend on the venerable
Indian Wells Tennis Garden for the return of this unofficial
"Fifth Major" in its customary spring timing. Home to
the Masters 1000 tournament since 2000, the IWTG —
self-proclaimed "Tennis Paradise" — will offer plenty of
highlights on-court, where stars including 21-time Grand
Slam champion Rafael Nadal and reigning Australian Open
Taste of Tennis & BNP Paribas Open
MARCH 7-20 | INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDEN
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
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