Photos: 2014 BNP Paribas Open – Day -3.

"The newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is shown during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014."
“The newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is shown during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014.”
"Guests attend the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in the newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014."
“Guests attend the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in the newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014.”
"BNP Paribas Open tournament owner Larry Ellison shakes hands with former player John McEnroe during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in the newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014."
“BNP Paribas Open tournament owner Larry Ellison shakes hands with former player John McEnroe during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in the newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014.”
"(From left to right) Former players John McEnroe, Peter Fleming, Jim Courier, and Rick Leach are introduced during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in the newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014."
“(From left to right) Former players John McEnroe, Peter Fleming, Jim Courier, and Rick Leach are introduced during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in the newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014.”
"John McEnroe is interviewed during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in the newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014."
“John McEnroe is interviewed during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in the newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014.”
"Nikita Kahn, girlfriend of BNP Paribas Open tournament owner Larry Ellison, holds a Baccarat crystal draw ceremony dish during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in the newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014."
“Nikita Kahn, girlfriend of BNP Paribas Open tournament owner Larry Ellison, holds a Baccarat crystal draw ceremony dish during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in the newly constructed Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014.”
"Storm clouds form over Stadium 1 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden before the start of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014."
“Storm clouds form over Stadium 1 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden before the start of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open in Palm Springs, California Friday, February 28, 2014.”

Good morning from Palm Springs, California, where I’m here for the next three weeks shooting photo and video for the tournament website and social media outlets at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament. I’m really happy to come back here after a great few weeks at this tournament last year.

I’m out here a few days early to cover events related to the grand opening of a brand new Stadium 2, seen above, as well as some incredibly impressive expansions to the grounds at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, which we’ll be documenting more as the tournament goes on.

Last night, I shot the opening draw ceremony to the McEnroe Challenge for Charity, an exhibition match with former tennis legends who will play to raise money for four different charities.

It’s great to be back into tennis season! Lots more to come over the next several weeks.