Top 5 Photos 3/11: Players train in the desert

With coronavirus concerns increasing, the next few months of the tennis season is uncertain. However, the players seem to be remaining optimistic and soaking up positive vibes in the California sun. These are the Top 5 photos from Indian Wells.

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Benoit Paire showed off his tattoos while sunbathing. In 2019, the Frenchman fell in the Indian Well's first round and was looking to make a better run this year, but will have to wait until 2021.

2

"No matter what stay focused," said Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in her recent Instagram post. The Russian was seen training on the Indian Wells courts between getting glamorous for her photoshoots and appearances.

3

Belinda Bencic celebrated her 23rd birthday by blowing candles out during a photoshoot in the desert. The world No. 8 was looking to capture her first title of the season in Indian Wells.

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Sloane Stephens was all smiles on Tuesday as she stepped onto the court wearing an all-pink Nike outfit. The 2017 US Open champion seems to be rolling with the punches and is spreading positive vibes to her fans.

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It was back to business for Karolina Pliskova on Monday. The world No. 3 was up bright and early with her conditioning coach working on quick explosion exercises.