2012 BNP Paribas Open – Men's singles explained

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Roger Federer defeated John Isner in the final, 7–6^(9–7), 6–3 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2012 Indian Wells Masters. It was his record fourth Indian Wells title.

Novak Djokovic was the defending champion, but lost to Isner in the semifinals.

Seeds

All seeds received a bye into the second round.

Draw

Top half

Section 4

Bottom half

Section 8

Qualifying

Lucky losers

1. Frederico Gil
2. Tobias Kamke
3. Björn Phau

Draw

Twelfth qualifier

References

• Main Draw
• Qualifying Draw