The Australian Open uniquely opens the tennis season, lying between the US Open and the French Open. However, many fans view the PNB Paribas event at Indian Wells as the true start for both men's and women's tennis. Despite the anticipation, the men's draw will miss Jannik Sinner following his doping ban, impacting potential matchups against Carlos Alcaraz. As the two top players, their rivalry, including a current head-to-head of 6-4 in favor of Alcaraz, signifies a pivotal moment in the sport, particularly as Sinner returns by May in time for major tournaments.
For most followers of the sport, the real start of the calendar year tennis season, for both men and women, is the PNB Paribas event at Indian Wells.
The rivalry to watch in this current era in the sport will be between Sinner and Alcaraz; they are indisputably the two best players in the world.
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