Two-time champion Azarenka and 2019 finalist Kerber will not make the trip. 2012 and 2016 champion Victoria Azarenka and 2019 finalist Angelique Kerber have both withdrawn from this year’s BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
Azarenka recently took the court for the first time since last year’s US Open at Monterrey, losing to Tamara Zidansek 6-2 6-2. Kerber has been out since the Australian Open and is not quite healthy enough to play.
"My patience is being tested these days as I’m still recovering from a left leg injury," Kerber wrote on social media. "I was hoping to be ready in time for the upcoming tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami, but my medical team advised me to give it a little bit more rest."
Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from #BNPPO20.
She will be replaced in the main draw by 2009 champion Vera Zvonareva. pic.twitter.com/wMFDv3IZjW
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 5, 2020
2019 finalist Angelique Kerber has withdrawn from #BNPPO20 and will replaced in the main draw by Taylor Townsend.
We will miss you this year, Angie! pic.twitter.com/17OkbVRdHk
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 6, 2020
