Usually an early-season tournament, the BNP Parisbas Open at Indian Wells, Calif., makes its return as a fall fixture this year.
As with many other sporting events around the world, COVID-19 forced tournament organizers to move things around as the pandemic progressed. After the 2020 competition was cancelled outright, this year's edition comes as an October treat for tennis fans.
Returning to the tourney as defending women's singles champion is Bianca Andreescu, who announced herself to the tennis world in this competition during her dominant 2019 season. The 21-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., has had an up-and-down 2021 season and will hope to recreate some of her magic in the Coachella Valley.
Meanwhile, another young Canadian is making her way up the ranks of the women's tennis circuit, as 19-year-old Leylah Annie Fernandez turned heads as one of two teenage finalists at the U.S. Open last month. While she didn't win on the day, Fernandez's run to the final shone the spotlight on the Montreal native, who had already been quietly putting together a successful season beforehand.
Now Fernandez enters Indian Wells as a known quantity, and with the expectations that come with it. The teenager has shown she can win as an underdog, but now she'll have to do so as an equal.
Here's everything you need to know about the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, including broadcast info for Canada:
When is the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells?
The tournament runs October 6-17, 2021.
When is Bianca Andreescu playing in the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells?
Earliest possible start time is listed.
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Opponent | Result |
| Oct. 9 | 64 | 11:00 p.m. | Alison Riske | W, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 |
| Oct. 11 | 32 | 3:15 p.m. | Anett Kontaveit | L, 7-6(5), 6-3 |
When is Leylah Annie Fernandez playing in the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells?
Earliest possible start time is listed.
| Date | Round | Time (ET) | Opponent | Result |
| Oct. 8 | 64 | 11:00 p.m. | Alizé Cornet | W, 6-2, 6-3 |
| Oct. 10 | 32 | 11:00 p.m. | Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova | W, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 |
| Oct. 12 | 16 | 3:15 p.m. | Shelby Rogers | L, 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(4) |
How to watch the WTA BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in Canada: TV and live stream
The WTA BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells streams live and on-demand on DAZN in Canada.
DAZN, the first global pure sport live and on-demand streaming service, has streaming rights for non-Grand Slam WTA events.
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com and also has apps available for many TV and streaming devices, including:
- iPhone, iPad
- Android phones and tablets
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- Apple TV
- Android TV
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- LG, Sony and Samsung smart TVs
- Playstation 4 and Pro, Playstation 5
- Xbox One, One S and One X, Xbox Series X | S
A subscription to DAZN is $20 CAD a month or $150 CAD a year.
TSN is also providing coverage of the BNP Paribas Open.
Can I watch the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in Canada for free?
In Canada, DAZN offers new customers a 30-day free trial period. You can learn how to sign up for a free trial here.
The free-trial period includes access to all of DAZN's live and on-demand programming, including WTA events, Premier League, Champions League, the NFL and more.