Sinner Makes Surprise Return to Doubles at Indian Wells
Indian Wells is buzzing with excitement as the first Masters 1000 tournament of the season unfolds. The BNP Paribas Open, featuring a total prize money of $9,415,725, has drawn in four Italian players for the doubles competition.
Sinner Makes Surprise Return to Doubles
One of the standout stories this year is the unexpected return of Jannik Sinner to the doubles arena. After a hiatus of more than four and a half years, Sinner partners with American Reilly Opelka, who has received a wild card for this tournament. This duo will face the formidable team of Spain’s Marcel Granollers and Argentina’s Horacio Zeballos, the top seeds in the draw.
Past Achievements
Sinner and Opelka previously collaborated in doubles, where they achieved notable success. Together, they clinched Sinner’s only doubles title at the 2021 Atlanta Open, defeating American player Johnson and Australian Thompson in the final. Opelka, known for his impressive height of 211 centimeters, adds a unique dynamic to the team.
Other Italian Participants
- Luciano Darderi teams up with Argentine Francisco Cerundolo, set to compete against American Christian Harrison and British player Neal Skupski, seeded fourth.
- Flavio Cobolli partners with Frenchman Corentin Moutet, facing a first-round challenge from Canadian Gabriel Diallo and American Evan King.
- Andrea Vavassori collaborates with Austrian Alexander Erler as “alternates”. Their debut match is against British player Luke Johnson and Polish athlete Jan Zielinski.
The competition at Indian Wells promises thrilling matches and an interesting mix of talent. Fans eagerly anticipate how Sinner’s surprise return to doubles will unfold on the hard courts of California.
