By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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A nagging back issue has knocked Barbora Krejcikova out of Indian Wells.
Two-time major champion Krejcikova has withdrawn from next week’s BNP Paribas Open.
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World No. 16 Krejcikova has not played since falling in the semifinals of the WTA Finals last November due to the back injury.
Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn due to injury. Julia Grabher moves into the main draw.#IndianWells
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) February 25, 2025
Krejickova’s withdrawal comes a few days after former No. 1 Venus Williams said she declined a wild card into the BNP Paribas Open main draw.
A Message From Tournament Director Tommy Haas:
“Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wild card this year. We wish Venus all the best and hope to see her back in Indian Wells in the future.”
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) February 24, 2025
Tournament director Tommy Haas is expected to announce wild card recipients shortly.
