Novak Djokovic has introduced a new collection of therapeutic sleeves with Incrediwear, expanding a relationship that has been visible on court. The line includes an arm sleeve, a knee sleeve and leg sleeves that the company says incorporate semiconductor particles and wearable infrared as part of what it calls a new class of performance technology. The collaboration was promoted at the BNP Paribas Open with a meet-and-greet and an aerial banner reading “Novak x Incrediwear.”

The products resemble conventional compression sleeves but do not rely on compression. According to the brand’s website, the items are made of “element-infused fabric… activated by body heat to deliver infrared and negative ion therapy, accelerating recovery without drugs, compression, or side effects.” Incrediwear also describes the garments as designed to “engage” targeted joints and muscles via patented “semiconductor” (germanium) and charcoal-infused fabric to promote blood and oxygen flow. The company calls the effects “clinically proven,” though the draft notes the science remains questionable and not yet conclusive.

Djokovic first drew attention to the sleeves after his torn meniscus at 2024 Roland Garros and subsequent surgery. He returned quickly to competition, reached the 2024 Wimbledon final and won the 2024 Olympic gold medal in Paris, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in that final. Throughout that period he was frequently seen wearing a gray and white Incrediwear sleeve on his right knee.

In August 2025 Djokovic deepened his relationship with the company by becoming an investor and acquiring a “significant stake” while signing on as a global brand ambassador. “When one of the world’s greatest athletes reaches out because our product made a difference, that’s the power of real results,” said Jackson Corley, founder and CEO of Incrediwear.

Launched in 2009, Incrediwear positions itself as a pioneer in wearable therapeutic technology. Its garments are intended for around-the-clock wear and promoted as an alternative or supplement to traditional compression. Djokovic, 38, continues to emphasize a holistic approach to longevity that includes yoga, a plant-based gluten-free diet, recovery work and other therapies. He is the No. 3 seed at Indian Wells and will play his first match in the second round on Saturday against Kamil Majchrzak on Court 1. He will also play men’s doubles with Stefanos Tsitsipas, opening against Mate Pavic and Marcelo Arevalo.

Carlos Alcaraz arrives at Indian Wells unbeaten in 2026 at 12-0, a run that invites questions about historical streaks and what motivates him. When asked if Novak Djokovic’s 2011 start was “a target that excites you.” Alcaraz acknowledged the scale of such a feat, saying that just contemplating the idea of winning “four or five more tournaments, the biggest tournaments in the world,” makes him “realize and feel how impressive it is.” He attributes his current level to composure: “On the court, I just control myself, and in a calm place I can find the solutions and I can go through,” he says.

Grigor Dimitrov presents a particular stylistic challenge. Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 4-2, but Dimitrov has two wins on outdoor hard courts, including Miami in 2024. His one-handed backhand, improved serve and willingness to use the whole court give him tools to unsettle Alcaraz’s baseline rhythm. A year ago at Indian Wells Alcaraz responded decisively, winning 6-1, 6-1. Repeating that dominance would require a major shift for Dimitrov and a dip from Alcaraz. Winner: Alcaraz

Jessica Pegula has compiled a strong start to 2026 and again faces questions about whether she can move beyond her recent high-water marks. Currently ranked No. 5 and previously as high as No. 3, she reached a US Open final and is 13-2 on the year. Pegula made the Australian Open semifinals and pushed Elena Rybakina to a 9-7 second-set tiebreak. Two weeks ago she won a 1000 in Dubai with victories over Amanda Anisimova and Elina Svitolina. Indian Wells has been less kind: she is 8-7 here and has never reached the quarterfinals. “It’s always been really tough for me here,” she admits. “I think it’s one of the tougher tournaments, honestly, to win because of how drastic the conditions can change from morning to night, windy, cold, hot, dry.” She faces Donna Vekic in the evening; Pegula has beaten Vekic twice on grass in tight two-set matches and appears the steadier player. Winner: Pegula

Sebastián Báez Fonseca returned to Indian Wells unseeded after a back injury and a 1-3 start in 2026. He says he is healthy and advanced past Raphael Collignon in a difficult first round. He now meets 16th-seeded Karen Khachanov, who arrived late after being stuck in Dubai. Khachanov leads their head-to-head 1-0 and is ranked 16 to Fonseca’s 35. Expect heavy forehand exchanges from both men.

Learner Tien reached a career milestone in his opening match at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells, edging Adam Walton 7-6 (3), 7-6 (8). The 20-year-old Californian claimed his 50th tour-level victory in a match decided by two close tiebreaks.

Tien’s straight-sets win came in a tight encounter where neither player surrendered serve enough to avoid tiebreaks. The result marked an early advance at the Masters 1000 tournament and a notable waypoint in Tien’s developing career.

The achievement carries added historical weight. At 20 years old, Tien is the youngest American man to reach 50 tour-level wins since Andy Roddick, who was 19 when he recorded his 50th at the 2002 Australian Open. That comparison underlines the rapid accumulation of wins by Tien on the main tour.

Tien’s victory over Walton closes another chapter in his progression through the tour-level ranks. The two tiebreak scores, 7-6 (3) and 7-6 (8), reflect the narrow margins that separated the players and the composure Tien showed in decisive moments.

As the tournament continues, Tien’s 50th win will stand as a clear statistical milestone and a personal landmark at an ATP Masters 1000 stop. The result will be recorded among his tour-level accomplishments and noted in the context of recent American men’s performances at similar career stages.