Elena Vesnina in action during the women’s final against Svetlana Kuznetsova at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
The Tiger Squadron performs a fly over over Stadium 1 before the women’s final between Svetlana Kuznetsova and Elena Vesnina at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Svetlana Kuznetsova in action during the women’s final against Elena Vesnina at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
A general view of stadium one during the women’s final between Svetlana Kuznetsova and Elena Vesnina at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Svetlana Kuznetsova in action during the women’s final against Elena Vesnina at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Elena Vesnina reacts after winning the women’s final against Svetlana Kuznetsova at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Elena Vesnina in action during the women’s final against Svetlana Kuznetsova at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Elena Vesnina reacts after winning the women’s final against Svetlana Kuznetsova at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Roger Federer in action during the men’s final against Stan Wawrinka at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Actress Charlize Theron attends the men’s final between Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Roger Federer reacts after winning the men’s final against Stan Wawrinka at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Roger Federer holds up the trophy as confetti falls during the trophy presentation after the men’s singles final against Stan Wawrinka at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Roger Federer poses for a portrait with the Baccarat Crystal trophy after winning the men’s singles final against Stan Wawrinka at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Stan Wawrinka speaks during the trophy presentation after the men’s singles final against Roger Federer at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Stan Wawrinka in action during the men’s final against Roger Federer at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Roger Federer reacts after winning the men’s final against Stan Wawrinka at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Roger Federer wears a Swiss flag as he poses for a portrait after winning the men’s singles final against Stan Wawrinka at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/BNP Paribas Open)
Here are photos from championship Sunday at this year’s BNP Paribas Open. This was the 5th time I’ve shot this tournament. That’s hard to believe. Shooting around the grounds in the 90 plus degree heat has become second nature to me by this point, but with familiarity comes the challenge of making what you shoot look unique and different from years past. It’s a good challenge every year, and this go around was just that – a good challenge.
It’s not just a challenge creatively, either. 15-plus hour days in the desert sun with no days off is really difficult to do. By the end of this tournament, I was completely spent, both physically and mentally. Luckily, I think pacing is something you learn as you get older. I feel like I’ve gotten a little better at this over the years, at least.
While the tennis is always amazing in Indian Wells, what keeps me coming back year after year are the people I work with. I’m so lucky to be included each year as part of an incredibly talented, hard working, fun group of photographers, editors, writers, videographers, and social media gurus. Having a team of people like this around you pushes you to be better, and it’s amazing to see ideas and concepts come to life through the collaboration among us. Thanks again to everyone on the team – you know who you are!
After a month in Florida for Spring Training, followed immediately by 10 days at this tournament, I’m back in Boston and catching up on rest. But not too much rest. Opening Day is in 11 days!
