US Open Winner Andreescu pulls out of the Indian Wells

Bianca Andreescu becomes the latest player to pull out of the Indian Wells tournament due to injury. The reigning Indian Wells champion sustained an ankle injury in Shenzhen in October which has delayed her 2020 Campaign start. On Saturday she announced she won't return to Indian Wells which holds a special place in her heart.

Her 1st title came here after a stellar run and it was only to beginning to what has been a superb career so far. In her statement she said:

"As many of you know, I’ve been working through an injury I suffered last year during the WTA Finals. It’s been a long road to recovery, and while I was looking forward to getting back on the court and defending my title at Indian Wells, unfortunately, I’m still not 100%."

She further added:

"I would like to thank you all for your continued support and sticking with me on this journey. Your kind words have been so uplifting. While I am disappointed that I am not competing next week in a tournament where I have such great memories, I am focused on my recovery and rehab and working hard to get back on the court as soon as possible."

She becomes the 3rd high profile name to pull out of Indian Wells this year after Simona Halep and Anquelie Kerber did so earlier this week.