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Photographer, filmmaker and avid tennis player Rob Stone is in Tennis Paradise turning his lens on the BNP Paribas Open.
Rob Stone is capturing all the drama, dazzle and dynamic play in his Indian Wells images.
Here’s Rob Stone’s photo gallery from Indian Wells. You can follow Rob on social media @RobStoneTennis.
We thank Rob Stone for sharing his excellent insights from behind the lens throughout a festive fortnight in Palm Springs. Here are Rob Stone’s favorite shots from Sunday’s finals.
In her third Indian Wells final, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka captured her maiden BNP Paribas Open crown. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
Aryna Sabalenka saved championship point at 5-6 in the tiebreaker, edging Elena Rybakina in a classic final, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6). Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
10sBalls.com fans enjoyed the finals from the best seats in the house. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
Jannik Sinner out-dueled Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6), 7-6(4) to win his first Indian Wells title. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
“It’s a sweet bitter feeling, because to beat Carlos yesterday, it feels like a win of the tournament, especially for me…But that’s not the reality. You know, there is a final to play,” Daniil Medvedev said. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
“That match was very close, especially in the third set. It’s roulette,” Elena Rybakina said after failing to convert a championship point and falling to Aryna Sabalenka. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
Aryna Sabalenka snapped a four-match finals losing streak to Elena Rybakina, avenging a painful three-set loss in the Australian Open final in January. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
Team Tiger: Aryna Sabalenka coaches Anton Dubrov, Max Mirnyi and Jason Stacy exhort the world No. 1 to “keep fighting.” Photo credit: RobStone/@RobStoneTennis
Captain Cool: Tournament Director Tommy Haas eyes the finals. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
“It feels amazing. Great achievement. Was a very tough match today, so I’m very happy how I handle the situation on the court,” Jannik Sinner said after his title triumph. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
Jannik Sinner stayed on court signing for virtually every single fan who wanted an autograph. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
Hall of Famer Andre Agassi was on hand for the trophy presentation. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
“I guess a couple espresso martinis, probably, and Five Guys to go. Basically, that’s why I’m never in good shape, because it’s Five Guys and espresso martinis in celebration,” Aryna Sabalenka said of her victory party plan. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
“I’m very happy. Obviously, it was a great week. I knew that this was a tournament I haven’t won, so I wanted to come here and prepare it in the best possible way, as professional as possible,” Jannik Sinner said. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis
“I enjoy it because it means that the final gonna be a show, it’s gonna be great tennis, great level, and it’s gonna be a fight, which is great for people to watch and also for me to become a better player,” Aryna Sabalenka said of her rivalry with Elena Rybakina. Photo credit: RobStone/@RobStoneTennis