Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are set to compete in the Indian Wells doubles tournament after accepting wildcards. Both players are well-known for their singles achievements but will now team up with other high-profile athletes for this exciting event.
Sinner and Djokovic’s Doubles Partners
Djokovic, a five-time Indian Wells singles champion, will play alongside Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas. Meanwhile, Sinner has partnered with American Reilly Opelka. Both teams have faced challenging draws.
Challenging Opening Rounds
- Sinner and Opelka will meet top seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in their first match.
- Djokovic and Tsitsipas are matched against third seeds and defending champions Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic.
Recent Performances and Titles
Djokovic’s last victory at Indian Wells came in 2016, and he has not advanced past the quarter-finals since then. He arrives at this tournament following a strong performance at the Australian Open, where he reached the final.
Sinner and Opelka previously played doubles together, securing Sinner’s only title in Atlanta in 2021.
Doubles Draw Highlights
The doubles draw features several notable pairings, including:
- Reigning Wimbledon champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool as second seeds.
- World No. 1 Neal Skupski teaming up with American Christian Harrison as fourth seeds.
The winning duo in Indian Wells stands to share nearly $468,200 in prize money.
Emerging Talent and Unique Pairings
Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will partner with French player Arthur Fils, who is working through a back injury. Two-time singles finalist Daniil Medvedev has teamed up with American Learner Tien, who has a favorable head-to-head record against Medvedev.
Tien expressed excitement about the partnership, calling it a fun opportunity. Other American players, such as Emilio Nava and Ben Shelton, have also received wildcards to compete.
Additional Highlights and Challenges
Felix Auger-Aliassime will join forces with Sebastian Korda, while Russian players Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev will also compete together. Rublev and Medvedev recently faced travel disruptions due to the outbreak of war in the Middle East but have made it in time for their singles matches.
