The top two women's players met in a rematch of the Australian Open finals, which Azarenka also won handily.
The match will follow the WTA final featuring Australian Open finalists Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.
As the sun drops at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, fans turn to food, drink and relaxation, often outside the tournament gates..
Tennis fans were asked to take precautions from the virus, which results in symptoms of nausea and vomiting, fever, and subsequent diarrhea.
Novak Djokovic says he tries to appreciate his spot as the No. 1 ranked tennis player, and that the BNP Paribas Open reminds him of his quick rise in 2011.
Tennis for children 10 and under has changed as part of an effort to encourage kids to get more involved in the sport.
World No. 2 Rafael Nadal opens up to reporters Thursday, March 8 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
The likely tournament favorite when action begins on Wednesday is World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka.
Admission for qualifying play and the draw ceremony are free.
The Palm Desert boys basketball team will play in the opening round of the CIF Division III State Championship.
The BNP Paribas Open will hold its annual Kids Day this Saturday in Indian Wells.
Tennis playing brothers to temporarily trade tennis racquets for guitars at upcoming BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
The Aztec boys and girls basketball, girls water polo and girls soccer teams will all open the CIF playoffs at home.
The BNP Paribas Open is set for March 5-18 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and continues to feature the sport's top talent.
Wilson holds off three others in near darkness and chilly temperatures before taking home the $1 million prize.
Gusty winds suspend play for the day Saturday, and two were injured when a scoreboard collapsed. "This is Bob Hope's way of saying 'My tournament is supposed to be five days,'" a fan said.
Crane closed his PGA TOUR season last year with a win at the McGladrey Classic in October, while Toms finished second from last (26th) at the season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions and missed the cut last week at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
Fan reactions are mixed on changes to the desert's PGA Tour event, which is formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic.
The former president is expected to play in the third round of the tournament Saturday.
The 25-pound glass trophy -- named after the late entertainer Bob Hope -- stands two feet tall and eight inches in diameter.
42nd President to join pro-am field for Saturday play at PGA West, ending months of speculation.
With a new name and format, the former Bob Hope Classic features fewer celebrities than in previous years; and questions of a former presidential visit still abound.
Kim has played at the tournament twice before, as a rookie in 2007 and in 2008, when he shot five rounds in the 60s and tied for third.
Norman last played in the tournament previously known as the Bob Hope Classic in 1986.
Ryan Garvey, son of baseball great Steve Garvey, joins a baseball program that has been to the junior college state championships five times since 2000.
The Palm Desert High School graduate says he wants to focus on baseball and plans to play at Riverside Community College instead of USC this spring.
The desert's longtime PGA Tour event, formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic, gets a major structure change, and a new focus.
Athletes from across the region and Mexico prepare for Saturday event at College of the Desert.
Aztec running back Tim Santa Maria scores 5 times, but Palm Desert comes up short in wild loss to cross-valley rivals.
The 19th annual BNP Paribas Open Senior Cup, which features more than 700 players in a team tennis doubles tournament, will run from March 19-22.
Aztecs fall in key Desert Valley League matchup, trail early and never recover in loss to undefated Palm Springs.
The former president discusses his love for golf as a part of the Coachella Valley’s Humana Challenge, formerly the Bob Hope Classic, his famous golf buddies and how the sport can contribute to a healthy lifestyle at any age.
Haas, captured the 2010 Humana Challenge (formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic).
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Though not perfect, COD Roadrunners and Palm Desert Aztecs are getting respect in JC and HS football polls.
Leaders of the Humana Challenge, formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic, remember Mrs. Hope, who died Monday at the age of 102.
In conjunction with the California Interscholastic Federation, the 15-year deal will allow games and features to be broadcast on cable television, Internet and mobile devices.
The Mounties fell behind to the visiting Roadrunners 24-20, but held on with a six-play 51-yard drive capped by Mark Larmie's 4-yard touchdown in the last quarter to preserve the win and their 26 game winning streak.
Aztecs too much for San Bernardino; sending in second string before halftime of non-league game
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