The Spanish Paula Badosa resigned this Wednesday due to injury from the WTA 1,000 tournament in Indian Wells and will be replaced in the main draw by the Argentine Nadia Podoroska.
"I am very sorry that I have to withdraw from my favorite tournament. I tried everything to play, but it was not enough. I am having a difficult period with injuries, but I fight every day to return as soon as possible," wrote Badosa, champion of this tournament. in 2021, on his Instagram account.
"I want to thank the fans who continue to support me, particularly in the last year. I am sorry that I have not given you what you expect from me and that I have only given you bad news lately. I want to thank the tournament for the invitation letter, "You are the best tournament in the world," he added.
Badosa has not competed since February 19 in Dubai, when she lost against the Swiss Lulu Sun.
Her place in the main draw at Indian Wells will be occupied by Podoroska, who will face the American Ashlyn Krueger.
