Mariano Navone vs Marcos Giron Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | First Round

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Mariano Navone meets Marcos Giron in the first round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Ranking points: ATP 1000

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Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Mariano Navone vs Marcos Giron prediction

Mariano Navone and Marcos Giron face off for a third time at Indian Wells.

There’s little between them in terms of ranking with the Argentine sitting ten places better off. 

Giron won a five-set thriller at last year’s US Open while Navone won two and two at Winston-Salem. 

The American made a strong start to the year but has since won just one in five while Navone has only claimed two victories in 2026 and has been on clay since the Australian Open.

There’s certainly a chance this goes three but Giron has the better form overall, particularly on hard, and he’s our pick.

Mariano Navone vs Marcos Giron tip: Marcos Giron to win