Indian Wells Masters
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells is one of the most prestigious events in the tennis calendar — a Masters 1000 for the men and WTA 1000 for the women, held annually in the California desert. The 2026 edition produced a fitting champion as Jannik Sinner claimed his maiden Indian Wells title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in a tight two-set final. Below, we chart every past Indian Wells champion across both the ATP and WTA draws, along with the key records and trends that define one of tennis’s most storied events.
2026 Indian Wells Highlights: Sinner vs Medvedev Final
Jannik Sinner claimed the 2026 Indian Wells title with a 7-6(8-6), 7-6(7-4) victory over Daniil Medvedev in a final that required the world number one to produce his best tennis in both tiebreaks. On the WTA side, Aryna Sabalenka overcame Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(8-6) in a compelling three-set final to claim her first Indian Wells crown.
Indian Wells Past Winners: Full Champions List
| Indian Wells Champions — BNP Paribas Open | |||
| Year | ATP Champion | WTA Champion | ATP Final Score |
| 2026 | Jannik Sinner | Aryna Sabalenka | 7-6(8-6), 7-6(7-4) |
| 2025 | Jack Draper | Mirra Andreeva | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2024 | Carlos Alcaraz (2) | Iga Świątek (2) | 7-6(7-5), 6-1 |
| 2023 | Carlos Alcaraz | Elena Rybakina | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2022 | Taylor Fritz | Iga Świątek | — |
| 2021 | Cameron Norrie | Paula Badosa | — |
| 2020 | Not held (COVID-19) | ||
| 2019 | Dominic Thiem | Bianca Andreescu | — |
| 2018 | Juan Martin del Potro | Naomi Osaka | — |
| 2017 | Roger Federer | Elena Vesnina | — |
| 2016 | Novak Djokovic | Victoria Azarenka | — |
| 2015 | Novak Djokovic | Simona Halep | — |
| 2014 | Novak Djokovic | Flavia Pennetta | — |
| 2013 | Rafael Nadal | Maria Sharapova | — |
| 2012 | Roger Federer | Victoria Azarenka | — |
| 2011 | Novak Djokovic | Caroline Wozniacki | — |
| 2010 | Ivan Ljubicic | Jelena Jankovic | — |
| 2009 | Rafael Nadal | Vera Zvonareva | — |
| 2008 | Novak Djokovic | Ana Ivanovic | — |
| 2007 | Rafael Nadal | Daniela Hantuchova | — |
| 2006 | Roger Federer | Maria Sharapova | — |
| 2005 | Roger Federer | Kim Clijsters | — |
| 2004 | Roger Federer | Justine Henin | — |
| 2003 | Lleyton Hewitt | Kim Clijsters | — |
| 2002 | Lleyton Hewitt | Daniela Hantuchova | — |
| 2001 | Andre Agassi | Serena Williams | — |
| 2000 | Alex Corretja | Lindsay Davenport | — |
| 1999 | Mark Philippoussis | Serena Williams | — |
| 1998 | Marcelo Rios | Martina Hingis | — |
| 1997 | Michael Chang | Lindsay Davenport | — |
| 1996 | Michael Chang | Steffi Graf | — |
| 1995 | Pete Sampras | Mary Jo Fernandez | — |
| 1994 | Pete Sampras | Steffi Graf | — |
| 1993 | Jim Courier | Mary Jo Fernandez | — |
| 1992 | Michael Chang | Monica Seles | — |
| 1991 | Jim Courier | Martina Navratilova | — |
| 1990 | Stefan Edberg | Martina Navratilova | — |
ATP Indian Wells Records and Key Stats
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic share the record for the most ATP Indian Wells titles with five each. Federer claimed his between 2004 and 2012 — winning in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012, and 2017 — while Djokovic collected his from 2008 onwards, triumphing in 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Rafael Nadal has won it three times (2007, 2009, 2013), meaning the three most decorated players in the Open Era between them account for 13 of the tournament’s titles.
Carlos Alcaraz became the first player since Novak Djokovic (2015-2016) to successfully defend the Indian Wells title, winning back-to-back in 2023 and 2024 — both times defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. Jack Draper then ended Alcaraz’s reign in 2025 with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Holger Rune, claiming his first Masters 1000 title. Sinner’s 2026 triumph adds a new name to the roll of honour and underlines the shift in the ATP’s elite hierarchy.
Most ATP Indian Wells titles
| Player | Titles | Years |
| Roger Federer | 5 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2017 |
| Novak Djokovic | 5 | 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Rafael Nadal | 3 | 2007, 2009, 2013 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Michael Chang | 2 | 1992, 1996, 1997 (3) |
| Pete Sampras | 2 | 1994, 1995 |
| Lleyton Hewitt | 2 | 2002, 2003 |
WTA Indian Wells Records and Key Stats
The women’s draw at Indian Wells has historically been far more competitive in terms of title distribution. No WTA player has ever won the Indian Wells title more than twice, and the last player to successfully defend the crown was Martina Navratilova, who won in both 1990 and 1991.
Iga Świątek joins Navratilova as a two-time champion, having won in 2022 and 2024. Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first Indian Wells title in 2026 after twice finishing runner-up. Perhaps the most notable recent result came in 2025 when Mirra Andreeva, the young Russian talent, claimed the title with a comeback win over Sabalenka — a result that signalled a potential shift in the WTA’s next generation of contenders.
Most WTA Indian Wells titles
| Player | Titles | Years |
| Martina Navratilova | 2 | 1990, 1991 |
| Iga Świątek | 2 | 2022, 2024 |
| Steffi Graf | 2 | 1994, 1996 |
| Lindsay Davenport | 2 | 1997, 2000 |
| Kim Clijsters | 2 | 2003, 2005 |
| Victoria Azarenka | 2 | 2012, 2016 |
| Maria Sharapova | 2 | 2006, 2013 |
| Serena Williams | 2 | 1999, 2001 |
| Mary Jo Fernandez | 2 | 1993, 1995 |
For more on the players who have defined women’s tennis, see our Jennifer Capriati career guide.
FAQ
Indian Wells Past Winners FAQs
Who has won Indian Wells the most times?
On the ATP side, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic share the record with five Indian Wells titles each. On the WTA side, no player has won the title more than twice — a record held jointly by Navratilova, Graf, Davenport, Clijsters, Sharapova, Azarenka, Williams, Fernandez, and Świątek.
Who won Indian Wells 2026?
Jannik Sinner won the 2026 ATP Indian Wells title, defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6(8-6), 7-6(7-4) in the final. On the WTA side, Aryna Sabalenka beat Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(8-6) to claim her first Indian Wells crown.
Who won Indian Wells 2025?
Jack Draper won the 2025 ATP Indian Wells title, defeating Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 in a dominant final. Mirra Andreeva won the WTA title, beating Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in three sets.
Has anyone ever successfully defended the Indian Wells title?
Yes, but it is rare. On the ATP side, Novak Djokovic won three consecutive titles from 2014 to 2016, with Carlos Alcaraz more recently winning back-to-back in 2023 and 2024. On the WTA side, Martina Navratilova is the only player to successfully defend the women’s title, doing so in 1990 and 1991.
How many times did Roger Federer win Indian Wells?
Roger Federer won Indian Wells five times — in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012, and 2017 — making him joint record-holder alongside Novak Djokovic.
How many times did Djokovic win Indian Wells?
Novak Djokovic won the Indian Wells Masters five times: 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016. His three consecutive titles from 2014 to 2016 remain the benchmark until Alcaraz matched the defence record in 2024.
How many times did Nadal win Indian Wells?
Rafael Nadal won the Indian Wells title three times: in 2007, 2009, and 2013. Despite being one of the most decorated players in the sport’s history, Nadal never won more than three Indian Wells titles, finishing runner-up on several occasions.