The BNP Paribas Open attracts tourists and stimulates the local economy

Luis Medina Every year, the BNP Paribas Open brings thousands of fans and millions of dollars to the Coachella Valley. Those tourists often spend money at hotels, restaurants and other small businesses, helping to boost the local economy. Rolf Hoehn, Director of Business Development and Partnership for Desert Champions, during a four-part conference series last July, and he says that in 2024 the BNP Paribas Open provided more than 12,000 jobs he…

The BNP Paribas Open heats up — Quotes from Indian Wells

Howdy, y’all and Happy Tennis Tuesday! We’re officially into the second week of the BNP Paribas Open and the tennis in the California desert is heating up! Our Sweet Sixteen is as follows: (1) Aryna Sabalenka vs. (LL) Sonay Kartal(6) Jasmine Paolini vs. (24) Liudmila Samsonova(3) Coco Gauff vs. (WC) Belinda Bencic(5) Madison Keys vs. (19) Donna Vekic (7) Elena Rybakina vs. (9) Mirra Andreeva(4) Jessica Pegula vs. (23) Elina Svitolina(8) Zheng Qi…