from the Belgian Young Talent Team and Theo Papamalamis from the French Young Talent Program who’s currently playing for Texas A&M University. Arthur Cazaux (ranked 101 st Singles), from the French Young Talent team, will be playing in the 2025 BNP Paribas Open. Additionally, Zizou Ahmad is playing in the Fila International Junior Championships also taking place at the Indian Wells Garden. * International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF): Letters to Greatness is a new collaboration at the BNP Paribas tent, open to the public starting Mar 2. Fans are welcome to record or write their messages of congratulations to the ITHF’s Class of 2025, Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan. On Mar 5 at 2 p.m., press is invited to attend as ITHF Presidents Kim Clijsters and Patrick McEnroe join the Bryan Brothers in the tent. On Mar 8 at 12 p.m., local students will have a meet-and-greet with Clijsters and other Hall of Famers as part of the ITHF’s Be Legendary program. BNP Paribas has been a long-term partner with the ITHF supporting the “Legends Ball” in NYC, the induction celebrations, as well as participating as a member of the group’s board. The ITHF is a non-profit organization in Newport, Rhode Island, that preserves the history of tennis and celebrates its champions to inspire excellence across generations globally. * Ticket Donation: BNP Paribas will again allocate a significant number of BNP Paribas Open tickets to local schools and nonprofit organizations to give young groups the opportunity to experience the thrill of live, professional tennis, a first for many. * NYC based Activations at BNP Paribas Midtown NYC Headquarters: Numerous events and promotions which include Aldo Sohm Wine Bar (151 W 51 st Street at 6½ Avenue) showcasing tournament coverage and exclusively serving tournament partner Spotlight 29 Casino’s signature drink – the Drop Shot; the BNP Paribas Tower lobby tournament promotion where tenants and employees can receive tournament giveaways; viewing events for employees at the bank’s NYC and Jersey City campuses; the special correspondent incentive contest where staff can win the opportunity to attend the tournament in California and report on their experiences; displaying the BNP Paribas Open logo in the bank’s Midtown NYC building as well as Captivate Screens advertising in elevators. José Placido, CEO of BNP Paribas USA and CIB Americas said: “We are very happy to again be highlighting our global commitment to tennis as title sponsor of this incredible tournament and our many worthwhile community programs. A key focus at the bank is the benefits of tennis and making it more accessible to all, using it to help foster positive impact globally, including here in the Coachella Valley community. Our community actions reflect our core values and I am thrilled that we are celebrating the 10th year anniversary of our student scholarship program for local high schoolers. To our many partners and staff who help us achieve these goals while sponsoring the best of professional tennis, a special thank you. I also invite everyone to come join us and our clients in California for two weeks of exciting world-class tennis.”
