“Mardy Fish hits a forehand during a practice session at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California Friday, March 6, 2015.”
“Fans sit next to the practice courts under an umbrella at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California Friday, March 6, 2015.”
“Agnieszka Radwanska hits a backhand during a practice session on Stadium 1 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California Friday, March 6, 2015.”
“Martina Navratilova, coach of Agnieszka Radwanska, laughs during during a practice session on Stadium 1 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California Friday, March 6, 2015.”
“Flowers are shown at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California Friday, March 6, 2015.”
“James Blake attends the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California Friday, March 6, 2015.”
“Coco Vandeweghe attends the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California Friday, March 6, 2015.”
“John Mcenroe poses for a photograph with Nobu Matsuhisa in his restaurant, Nobu, during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California Friday, March 6, 2015.”
“McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California Friday, March 6, 2015.”
“Draw ceremony participants pose for a photograph during the McEnroe Challenge for Charity VIP Draw Ceremony in Stadium 2 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California Friday, March 6, 2015. From left to right: John McEnroe, Tracy Austin, James Blake, CocoVandeweghe, Raymond Moore, Andy Roddick, Lindsay Davenport, Rick Leach.”
I’ve returned to beautiful, sunny Palm Springs, California, where I’m here to shoot my third BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament. After a long, tough winter in Boston, naturally I’m thrilled to be out here shooting tennis in the sunshine for a few weeks.
This is one of the best tournaments on tour, so I’m excited to get some really good photo and video coverage for the tournament website, social media channels, and marketing materials.
I’m here a week before the tournament starts to cover several things happening, including the second annual John McEnroe Challenge for Charity, which brings former tennis stars and current players together for a night of exhibition matches to raise money for various charities. Last night was the draw ceremony and VIP reception for the event, so I’ve included a few pictures from that. John McEnroe was of course in the house, along with James Blake, Andy Roddick, Tracy Austin, Lindsay Davenport, Rick Leach, Coco Vandeweghe, and others.
I’ll be sure to post updates daily as the tournament goes on!
“Serena Williams has a laugh at the practice courts at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Monday, June 24, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Former tennis players John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova watch tennis at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Monday, June 24, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “A boy plays on the steps at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Monday, June 24, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Singer RedFoo of LMFAO has a laugh at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Monday, June 24, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Janko Tipsarevic laughs at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Monday, June 24, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Urszula Radwanska stretches at the Aorangi Practice Courts at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Monday, June 24, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Fans sit on Henman Hill as they watch a match between Andy Murray and Benjamin Becker on the big screen at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Monday, June 24, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Fans take in action on the outer courts at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Monday, June 24, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Wimbledon Officials stand alongside Court 17 at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Monday, June 24, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”
Hard to believe, but we’re underway here at Wimbledon. The gates at the All England Lawn & Tennis Club opened up today for Day One of the 2013 Championships.
The first few days of the Slams are always pretty hectic, so I’m going to keep this post short for now. It’s great to be out here.
