- **Q: Who are the top players to watch at Indian Wells 2026?
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The 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells is underway, featuring intense matches and surprising upsets. This article provides a recap of key matches, predictions, and what to expect as the tournament progresses.
### Early Exits and Anticipated Debuts Matteo Arnaldi and Francesco Maestrelli faced tough first-round defeats, with Arnaldi losing to Mackenzie McDonald (6-0, 6-1) and Maestrelli falling to Rinky Hijikata (7-6, 6-4). Jannik Sinner's debut is highly anticipated as he aims to close the gap with Carlos Alcaraz in the world rankings.
### Match Predictions and Odds Several matches offer interesting betting value. Aleksandar Kovacevic is considered a value bet against Corentin Moutet, while Valentin Vacherot is favored against Nuno Borges. Despite recent form, Cameron Norrie is expected to perform well against Mackenzie McDonald, leveraging his past success at Indian Wells.
### Norrie vs. de Minaur Alex de Minaur is heavily favored with -500 odds to win his match versus Cameron Norrie (+340). Norrie has an 83.3% chance to win.
### Key Stats and Performance - **Cameron Norrie:** 17-17 record on hard courts in the past year, winning 78.0% of service games and 21.8% of return games. - **Alex de Minaur:** 36-14 record on hard courts in the past year, winning 83.1% of service games and 29.7% of return games.
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