The Indian Wells draw needed to be modified after a late withdrawal.
Indian Wells will get underway in the USA this week (Picture: Getty)
Eva Lys has withdrawn from Indian Wells on the final minute, with the 24-year-old citing a knee harm as the rationale why. It comes on the eve of the third WTA 1000 match of the 12 months in California. Lys had been drawn to play Caty McNally within the opening spherical of motion, however the Kyiv-born star received’t be taking to the courtroom.
It comes amid an ongoing harm downside that Lys picked up on the Australian Open earlier this 12 months. She’s but to return to the tour since sustaining the knee downside throughout a first-round defeat to Sorana Cirstea within the opening Grand Slam of 2026. Lys reached the second spherical at Indian Wells final 12 months, however received’t even take to the courtroom this time round.
In an announcement posted on social media, Lys stated: “Sadly, I’ve to withdraw from the Indian Wells match as a consequence of my knee harm. I actually needed to be there however I’m merely not prepared but. It’s a tough choice, particularly on the final second, however well being will all the time stay my precedence.”
As a result of the withdrawal got here earlier than the match had began, Lys shall be changed. Dalma Galfi has been awarded the fortunate loser spot forward of this week’s begin, with the Hungarian ace having misplaced to Lanlana Tararudee in qualifying.
There has nonetheless been a slight alteration to the draw, which happened simply over 24 hours earlier than Lys’ withdrawal, as Galfi received’t play Lys’ meant opponent McNally, however as an alternative one other rival. The participant in query is Lanlana Tararudee, with McNally now set to face Victoria Jimenez.
There had been fears that the boys’s major draw might be thrown into chaos amid the continued battle within the Center East. Iranian airstrikes noticed flights leaving the United Arab Emirates grounded over the weekend, leaving those that had been competing within the latter levels of the Dubai Tennis Championships stranded.
“If I am not mistaken, the ATP helped with the preparations. They stored holding up the flight for a very long time. We arrived in Istanbul.”
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