2012 BNP Paribas Open
tennis tournament
The 2012 BNP Paribas Open (also known as the 2012 Indian Wells Open) was a professional tennis tournament played at Indian Wells, California in March 2012. It was the 39th edition of the men's event (24th for the women), known as the BNP Paribas Open, and was classified as an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event on the 2012 ATP World Tour and a Premier Mandatory event on the 2012 WTA Tour. Both the men's and the women's events took place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California, United States from March 5 through March 18, 2012 and were played on outdoor hard courts. Roger Federer and Victoria Azarenka won the singles titles.
Finals
Men's singles
Roger Federer defeated John Isner, 7–6(9–7), 6–3
It was Federer's 3rd title of the year and 73rd of his career. It was his 4th win at Indian Wells, also winning in 2004, 2005, and 2006. It was his 19th career Masters win, tying the record held by Rafael Nadal.
Women's singles
Victoria Azarenka defeated Maria Sharapova, 6–2, 6–3.
It was Azarenka's 4th title of the year and 12th of her career. Azarenka is now 23–0 for the year.
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