His withdrawal is an indication that the world number one’s application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the US might have failed.
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The event, which is sometimes called the sport’s “fifth major” after the four Grand Slam tournaments, was cancelled in March of this year in an effort to contain the spread of the virus.
Rafael Nadal revealed how close he was to not competing at this year’s French Open, where he won his record 12th title.
Dominic Thiem claimed his first Masters 1000 title after coming from a set down to defeat Roger Federer 3-6 6-3 7-5 and win the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday in Indian Wells.
The Spanish superstar, who has battled knee tendinitis and other injuries throughout his career, confirmed he won’t compete at next week’s Miami Masters, targeting a return to competition at Monte Carlo April 14 to 21
According to reports on the ATP Tour website, Federer arrived on court for his BNP Paribas Open match on Friday to play his 83rd ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final against Poland’s Hurkacz, who was competing in his first.
Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu crushed two-times Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza 6-0 6-1 to advance to the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Wednesday.
Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal remained on course for a mouth-watering semi-final clash at the BNP Paribas Open with straightforward fourth round victories in the California desert on Wednesday.
British No 1 Jo Konta exited the BNP Paribas Open with a third-round loss to Kiki Bertens.
Serena Williams retired from her Indian Wells match against Garbine Muguruza citing “extreme dizziness and extreme fatigue”.
Defending champion Juan Martin del Potro has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells with a knee injury.
Maria Sharapova has been forced to withdraw from Indian Wells next month due to a shoulder issue.
But then Serena Williams, the 23-times Grand Slam singles champion, has never been one to take too much notice of convention
In the close to three-hour thriller, the two players kept the audience on tenterhooks, as Federer came from one set down to level scores in a tie breaker.
Federer’s win thus sets up a final showdown on Sunday with Juan Martin del Potro who cruised to a 6-2 6-3 win over Milos Raonic.
The 20-year-old Kasatkina rallied to claim the biggest victory of her career and defeat seven-time Grand Slam winner Williams, extending a year-long assault on top players, Grand Slam winners and former world number ones.
Federer arrived at Indian Wells knowing anything less than a semi-final finish would cede his world ranking back to Rafael Nadal, who is not playing this week
Despite the windy conditions, Williams improved to 5-2 on the season, which includes a third round win on Monday over sister Serena, who was making her return to the WTA after having a baby
The 36 year-old Swiss ace has now equalled his best start to a season to stay on course for a sixth Indian Wells title
Halep breezed through her fourth round match with a 7-5, 6-1 win over China’s Wang Qiang and eighth seed Venus Williams faced a stern test from Anastasija Sevastova but held on for a 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 victory.