Indian Wells: Date, draw, how to watch, will Emma Raducanu play & everything you need to know

One of the most hotly-anticipated tennis tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams is just around the corner.

Indian Wells, known as the “fifth Grand Slam”, is a WTA 1000 event and subsequently attracts some of the best talent in tennis.

The tournament was held in October last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has now moved back to its usual spot in March.

As a result, GiveMeSport Women runs through everything you need to know about the upcoming tournament.

Indian Wells is scheduled to start next Monday, on March 7th, with women’s qualifying matches.

The women’s first round will then begin on March 9th, with the tournament running until March 20th.

Matches will likely take place in the late evening and early morning UK time.

The Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California hosts the prestigious hard-court tournament.

The complex has 29 tennis courts, including the 16,100-seat main stadium, which is the second largest tennis-specific stadium in the world.

Indian Wells attracts the best players in the world, with injury normally the only reason for skipping the tournament.

As a result, the world’s top 10 in women’s tennis will all be present. This includes world number one Ashleigh Barty, defending champion Paula Badosa and Iga Świątek, who is in the form of her life.

Anett Kontaveit, who has reached seven WTA finals in as many months, is another on the start list. Naomi Osaka will also be competing after receiving a wildcard for the tournament.

Amanda Anisimova and Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins will have the backing of the crowd as they seek to win a title on home soil.

Emma Raducanu has been included on the start list for Indian Wells, but her participation is currently in doubt after she sustained a hip