Tennis’ BNP Paribas Open began Monday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden with women’s singles qualifying after the cancellation of its 2020 edition and shift of the 2021 tournament from its customary March date because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Spectators must provide valid proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 to enter the Indian Wells Tennis Garden which is available by obtaining a digital health pass before arriving.
The CLEAR Health Pass is available only to U.S. residents. The CLEAR app is available in the App Store and Google Play Store.
All ticket holders are required to complete their CLEAR Health Pass no less than 24 hours before arriving.
While the initial steps are required only once, the CLEAR Health Pass will expire every 24 hours. Before subsequent visits, fans need to open the CLEAR app and verify your identity with a selfie to produce the health pass.
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden will use the LINK Health Pass to provide access into the venue for non-U.S. residents.
A field of 48 players from 25 nations began competing Monday for the 12 spots in the 96-player main draw reserved for qualifiers. The highest-ranked and top-seeded player in the qualifying draw is Jasmine Paolini of Italy, a 6-1, 6-4, winner over Natalia Vikhlyantseva of Russia Monday. Paolini is 61st on the Women’s Tennis Association rankings
Players winning two matches in qualifying will advance to the main draw. Players losing in Monday’s qualifying matches will receive $4,785, while the winners will receive at least $9,110.
Men’s qualifying play is scheduled to begin Tuesday, women’s main draw play on Wednesday and men’s main draw play on Thursday.
Tickets are not required for admission Monday and Tuesday.