Karen Helf
Tennis event guide & travel writer. Writing about the people in tennis beyond scores & records. Fan event experience: US Open, French Open, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo (ATP only), Madrid, Rome, Western & Southern Open.
Paula Badosa captures biggest career title at BNP Paribas Open
On a perfect weather Sunday, Victoria Azarenka and Paula Badosa took the court at 1 p.m. for the final time at the 2021 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. These two women were sharing...
Azarenka, Badosa reach BNP Paribas Open final
Victoria Azarenka and Paula Badosa advanced to the 2021 BNP Paribas Open women’s singles final, making it an exciting encounter made for fans of all levels. Those that are entering the market for the...
Jabeur, Badosa complete BNP Paribas Open semifinal field
The top half of the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinal matches completed Thursday evening to the delight of fans. Three WTA rising stars and one very accomplished tour veteran and Grand Slam champion set the...
Champions rise again: Ostapenko, Azarenka move into BNP Paribas Open semifinals
This week both the men and women have struggled to hold in equal measure on these atypically slow courts at the BNP Paribas Open. The gritty surfaces have favored those with stamina and the...
BNP Paribas Open fourth round: Americans roll, Fernandez falls, Jabeur inspires
Tuesday's fourth round at the BNP Paribas Open marked the end of the journey for eight women and the promise of opportunity for the other half. The wear and tear of the slow courts,...
Players fight the elements to advance at the BNP Paribas Open
The mythical legend concerning Southern California weather has been de-bunked. It does rain in Southern California and it is quite gusty in the desert. Monday's matches at the BNP Paribas Open had added twists...
BNP Paribas Open: Svitolina, Fernandez survive stern challenges
Elina Svitolina and Leylah Fernandez both recovered from a set down to win their third-round matches on Sunday and advance to the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.
Elina Svitolina outlasts Sorana Cirstea 4-6...
Andreescu, Kerber advance to the third round at BNP Paribas Open
Tonight I do not know where to begin, so I’ll start with the end. The final match on Stadium 1 was the long-awaited title defense of 2019 BNP Paribas Open champion, Bianca Andreescu. She...
Swiatek, Halep victorious at Indian Wells, Raducanu loses her opening match
Friday at the BNP Paribas Open was all about second-round action, as a lot of top players took the court for the first time after byes. Iga Swiatek and Simona Halep victoriously started their...
Siniakova halts Clijsters’ Indian Wells comeback, Riske beats Liang
All eyes were on Kim Clijsters on Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open, as the two-time Indian Wells champion was making her first appearance at the tournament since 2011. Late at night, American Alison...