Most Titles
Open Era singles titles. 2 players share this record.
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Novak Djokovic 5 titles
ATP Indian Wells Open 1997 Draw & Results
CompletedMichael Chang won the 1997 Indian Wells Open, defeating Bohdan Ulihrach 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-3 in the final. The Masters 1000 event was played March 10–17 on hard courts in Indian Wells, United States.
Indian Wells begins the Sunshine Double, the paired March swing completed by the Miami Open.
Full tournament history →Dates
Mar 10 — Mar 17
Location
Indian Wells, United States
Category
Masters 1000
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Results
Round of 64
Michael Chang
DEF · 2×
BYE
Sjeng Schalken
7-6(5) 6-2
Marc Rosset
6-3 7-5
Hendrik Dreekmann
7-6(3) 6-3
Cedric Pioline
6-4 6-4
Sandon Stolle
0-6 6-3 6-3
Magnus Larsson
6-4 6-3
BYE
BYE
Adrian Voinea
4-6 4-2 (ret.)
Slava Dosedel
6-7(5) 6-2 6-1
Alex Corretja
6-3 6-3
Mark Philippoussis
7-6(5) 7-6(5)
Todd Woodbridge
7-5 5-7 6-2
BYE
Jiri Novak
5-7 6-4 6-2
Bohdan Ulihrach
4-6 6-1 6-0
Pete Sampras
2× CH
BYE
Francisco Clavet
6-4 4-6 6-4
Jim Courier
2× CH
Javier Sanchez
6-4 5-7 6-4
Byron Black
6-2 6-2
Alex Obrien
6-4 6-4
Gustavo Kuerten
6-4 7-6(3)
BYE
Jonas Bjorkman
6-1 6-3
Jeff Tarango
6-3 6-3
Chris Woodruff
6-4 6-7(7) 6-3
BYE
Alberto Berasategui
7-6(5) 7-6(6)
Nicklas Kulti
6-4 6-4
Jonathan Stark
7-6(6) 6-2
BYE
Round of 32
Michael Chang
DEF · 2×
6-4 6-3
Marc Rosset
3-6 6-3 7-6(4)
Cedric Pioline
6-4 6-4
Magnus Larsson
6-3 5-7 7-6(2)
Thomas Muster
6-2 6-4
Slava Dosedel
6-4 4-1 (ret.)
Mark Philippoussis
7-6(4) 7-6(9)
Carlos Moya
6-4 6-2
Bohdan Ulihrach
7-6(5) 7-5
Pete Sampras
2× CH
Francisco Clavet
6-4 4-6 7-6(6)
Byron Black
3-6 6-1 7-6(3)
Gustavo Kuerten
7-6(5) 1-6 6-3
Jonas Bjorkman
6-4 6-2
Chris Woodruff
6-4 6-4
Alberto Berasategui
6-3 6-7(6) 6-3
Jonathan Stark
7-5 6-3
Round of 16
Michael Chang
DEF · 2×
6-2 7-5
Cedric Pioline
6-7(6) 6-2 6-4
Thomas Muster
6-4 6-4
Mark Philippoussis
6-4 6-3
Bohdan Ulihrach
7-5 7-6(5)
Byron Black
6-3 6-3
Jonas Bjorkman
2-6 7-5 6-1
Alberto Berasategui
7-6(6) 6-3
Quarterfinals
Michael Chang
DEF · 2×
6-3 6-2
Thomas Muster
6-3 7-6(8)
Bohdan Ulihrach
6-4 6-2
Jonas Bjorkman
6-2 6-3
Semifinals
Michael Chang
DEF · 2×
6-1 7-6(1)
Bohdan Ulihrach
6-3 6-2
Final
Michael Chang
DEF · 2×
4-6 6-3 6-4 6-3
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Indian Wells Open.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes.
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Roger Federer 9 finals
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Roger Federer 69 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 2 players share this record.
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Feliciano Lopez 18 appearances
View the full Indian Wells Open record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | 7-6(6) 7-6(4) | Daniil Medvedev | H2H | Match data | 2026 | Hard |
| Jack Draper | 6-2 6-2 | Holger Rune | H2H | Match data | 2025 | Hard |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 7-6(5) 6-1 | Daniil Medvedev | H2H | Match data | 2024 | Hard |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 6-3 6-2 | Daniil Medvedev | H2H | Match data | 2023 | Hard |
| Taylor Fritz | 6-3 7-6(5) | Rafael Nadal | H2H | Match data | 2022 | Hard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Indian Wells Open held?
- Indian Wells Open is held in Indian Wells, United States.
- Who is the latest recorded Indian Wells Open winner?
- The 2026 Indian Wells Open was won by Jannik Sinner, who defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6) 7-6(4).
- Who has won the most Indian Wells Open titles?
- Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are tied for the most Indian Wells Open titles, with 5 each.
- What is the earliest recorded Indian Wells Open edition?
- The earliest recorded edition of Indian Wells Open in TennisDB is 1976.
- What surface is Indian Wells Open played on?
- Indian Wells Open is played on hard courts.