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The California desert hosts the best of tennis for the next two weeks

Following weekend Kids’ Day festivities, the BNP Paribas Open WTA qualifying rounds kick off on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Event entry is free during qualies both Monday and Tuesday.

The qualifying draw holds familiar names Nicole Gibbs, Sara Errani, Christina McHale, Timea Bacsinszky, Heather Watson, and Monica Niculescu. This provides a great opportunity to watch favorites up close as they fight for a spot in the main draw.

On Saturday, fans caught glimpses of Simona Halep, Dominika Cibulkova and Sachia Vickery around the grounds.