Indian Wells 2014: Day 1 Schedule, Matchups, Bracket and Predictions

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Published: March 6, 2014

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Singles action at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells kicked off on Wednesday, but Thursday marks the start of play in the men's singles draw and thus the first complete day of main draw showdowns in the desert. 

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer headline the men's field as the trio have combined to win nine of the last 10 tournaments at Indian Wells. Federer, who has won here four times since 2004, is more confident than ever coming in after winning his first title of 2014 in Dubai last week, per Sporting News:

I feel I am in good enough shape at least now and that's very encouraging. I feel my best tennis is around the corner. I've said that quite a few times, but I feel like this time it's really the case. I wake up with zero pain. I'm excited playing tournaments. It's a good start to the season.

Meanwhile, with world No. 1 Serena Williams sitting out of the year's first Masters 1000 and Premier Mandatory event again, the women's draw is wide open. 

Reigning Australian Open champion Li Na, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, will enter as the top overall seed. Despite boasting two major titles, Li has never won here, and will face stiff opposition throughout her time in Southern California. 

Past champions Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka highlight the long list of female contenders to keep an eye on. 

With women's first-round action wrapping up on Thursday and half of the men's draw taking to the court, there'll be plenty of intriguing matchups and storylines to watch for. 

 

*Click here to view Thursday's tournament schedule/matchups via BNPParibasOpen.com.

*Click here to view updated draws via BNPParibasOpen.com. 

 

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