Every ATP and WTA Top 75 player, including Coco, to play Indian Wells

Affectionately known as the fifth major, the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells always boasts a star-studded field, but this year's roster is extra special. Every member of the world’s Top 75 from both the ATP and WTA tour are scheduled to compete for more than $15 million in total prize money.

The men’s draw is headlined by the usual suspects: five-time champions Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, as well as three-time champion Rafael Nadal. They'll play their singles matches in Stadium One, of course, but with a grounds pass, they can be seen courtside at practice—you’ll just have to reserve your seat a few hours early.

Last year’s surprise winner, Dominic Thiem, will also return to the desert. Winning Indian Wells last year sparked a banner year for the Austrian, in which he won four additional titles. And it seemed to set him up for success at another big hard-court tournament, the Australian Open, where he's into this year's final.

World No. 4 Daniil Medvedev is hoping to make his first deep run at Indian Wells. The 6’6” Russian has never made it past the third round of the event, but he’ll bring a career-high ranking to California, earning him a top seed. Current world No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas, No. 7 Alexander Zverev, No. 8 Matteo Berrettini, No. 9 Roberto Bautista Agut and No. 10 Gael Monfils round out the rest of the Top 10.

Coco Gauff will make her much anticipated BNP Paribas Open debut- Getty Images

Serena Williams will continue to headline the women’s field, packing the practice-court stands and selling out the stadium, as she always does. But this year it’s all about the youngsters.

Armed with new coach Wim Fissette, 2018 champion Naomi Osaka hopes to return to the podium. Then there's 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu, the first wild card and second-youngest player to ever win Indian Wells, who hopes to run it back in 2020. Andreescu withdrew from the Australian Open due to a knee injury, but the US Open champion should be fit to compete, barring any setbacks.

Fresh off her Australian Open title run, Sofia Kenin is now the top-ranked American. She'll be a top seed and a huge hit with the fans come tournament time. Then there's 15-year-old phenom Coco Gauff,  set to make her desert debut. The show-stealing teen dispatched Naomi Osaka in straight sets at the Australian Open, proving she can compete with the world’s best on the biggest stages. The gritty, slow bouncing hard courts will play perfectly for the lightning quick, heavy-hitting Gauff, and her improved serve should fly through the thin desert air. A deep run is certainly in play.

There’s no place quite like Indian Wells. It ranks among the world’s most desirable tennis destinations for both players and fans and has been voted ATP Masters 1000 of the year six consecutive times—hence the players perfect attendance sheet. The best part? It's just a mere six weeks away.