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BNP Paribas Open Gives Fans More Access to Stars

The practice courts at the BNP Paribas Open are a favorite spot for fans, but now there are new ways to watch.

A front row experience to the watch the biggest tennis stars, no special ticket needed. That is why fans flock to the practice courts at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Over the past couple years, access to the practice courts has been added with new bleachers overlooking the upper courts and the grassy lawn where players frequently mix in some soccer.

This year, fans can monitor two of practice courts from the mobile phones or desktop computers from home.

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Fans can watch a live stream of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or any other stars warming up on practice courts 1 or 2 on the BNP Paribas Open app or on the tournament’s YouTube channel.

Additionally, the BNP Paribas app provides a player practice schedule, so fans have a better chance to catch their favorite tennis players.

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The tournament has also added video screens helping identify players and showing which star is up next.

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