Defending champion Elena Rybakina withdraws from Indian Wells

World no.4 Rybakina was replaced in the singles draw by lucky loser Kayla Day of the U.S in the second round match against Argentine Nadia Podoroska. 

It is with great sadness I must announce, I will not be able to participate at this years Indian Wells tournament due to gastrointestinal issues. Those close to me know how much this tournament means to me and how much I wanted to come back and defend my title. I would like to thank all the fans who came out here to support me and I am sorry they will not get a chance to see me play this year. Now I will rest and recover so I can come out and play and compete for my fans to the best of my abilities once again, The Tennis Letter writes on the X social network.