2018 BNP Paribas Open – Men's Singles
was the defending champion, but lost to Juan Martín del Potro in the final, 4–6, 7–6, 6–7, despite holding 3 championship points whilst serving for the match in the third set.
The title marked del Potro's first at Masters 1000 level, having lost in the final on three previous occasions, including the Indian Wells final in 2013.
Federer and Rafael Nadal were in contention for the ATP No. 1 singles ranking at the start of the tournament. Federer retained the top ranking by reaching the semifinals.Seeds
All seeds receive a bye into the second round.Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Qualifying
Seeds
Qualifiers
Qualifying draw
First qualifier
Second qualifier
Third qualifier
Fourth qualifier
Sixth qualifier
Eighth qualifier
Ninth qualifier
Tenth qualifier
Eleventh qualifier
Twelfth qualifier