On March 8, BNP Paribas Open kicks off in Indian Wells, California.

Argentina-based ethnic Armenian David Nalbandian will face off against Potito Starace (Italy) in the first round.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic won the last year’s tournament. The prize award totals USD 5,5 mln.

After completion of BNP Paribas Open Nalbandian will participate in Sony Ericsson Open in Miami from March 20-April 3.