Author: Andrew L. John, Palm Springs Desert Sun

The BNP Paribas Open let the players choose their own walkout music at Indian Wells. Here’s a sampling of what some of them chose.

Sloane Stephens, who parted with her longtime coach before this year, is stunned 6-3, 6-0 to 109th-ranked Stefanie Voegele.

Jose de Jesus Rodriguez of Mexico, a rookie on the PGA Tour, said he doesn’t get nervous on the golf course because he overcame so much to get there.

Patricio Manuel was supposed to be an Olympian in the women’s division, but six years later, he debuted as a pro in men’s boxing.