Shots of the day: Getting set for Indian Wells (09/03)

There were media appearances, there was practice, and there was the first round. Wednesday at Indian Wells saw the business side of the tournament get underway.

: Lukas Rosol is… ripped. Photo: Getty Images

: Genie Bouchard prepares for her first round match. Photo: Getty Images

: Nick Kyrgios has landed in the toughest quarter of the draw. Photo: Getty Images

: Stan Wawrinka prepares for his second round match. Photo: Getty Images

: Nick Kyrgios practices in the Indian Wells evening. Photo: Getty Images

: Kyrgios chats with girlfriend Ajla Tomljanovic. Photo: Getty Images

: Andy Murray warms up in the desert. Photo: Getty Images

: And then cooled down. Photo: Getty Images

: Tsvetana Pironkova went out in straight sets against Belinda Bencic. Photo: Getty Images

: Belinda Bencic moved into the second round with a 64 61 win over Pironkova. Photo: Getty Images

: Belinda Bencic moved into the second round with a 64 61 win over Pironkova. Photo: Getty Images

: Bethanie Mattek-Sands wonders where it all went wrong during her defeat to Kristyna Pliskova. Photo: Getty Images

: Kristyna Pliskova was a 60 63 winner against Mattek-Sands. Photo: Getty Images

: Karolina Pliskova has moved into Serena’s place in the draw. Photo: Getty Images

: Monica Puig set up a second round match with Karolina Pliskova following her 60 62 win over Danielle Collins. Photo: Getty Images

: Monica Puig set up a second round match with Karolina Pliskova following her 60 62 win over Danielle Collins. Photo: Getty Images

: Kei Nishikori chats to the world’s media. Photo: Getty Images

: Angelique Kerber will be crowned world No.1 following Serena’s withdrawal. Photo: Getty Images

: Andy Murray speaks with the press. Photo: Getty Images

: Agnieszka Radwanska spoke with the press. Photo: Getty Images

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