Veteran tennis journalist Michael Onello, reporting from day one of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, noted a significant change: for the first time in a decade, he experienced no queues for matches. This observation aligns with a noticeable dip in attendance during the tournament’s initial week. In related news, tennis legend Lindsay Davenport publicly defended the controversial decision to grant a wild card entry to Venus, a topic that has generated considerable discussion among fans and media.








