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Tennis sensation Paula Badosa has withdrawn from the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament due to a persistent lower back injury in the game. This decision comes just a week after she exited the WTA event in Mexico, where she was forced to retire from her crucial quarter-final game against Daria Saville due to the same issues.
The Spanish star's back injury has been a recurring problem, significantly impacting her career over the past couple of years. In 2023, the world number 10 suffered a stress fracture in the spine, which needed extensive treatment and rest, leading to a major drop in her WTA rankings.
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BREAKING!!!!
— SportsInfo Tennis (@Sportsinfo859) March 7, 2025
Paula Badosa has not recovered from the injury she suffered in Merida and has WITHDRAWN from Indian Wells Main draw....
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Paula Badosa's withdrawal from the Indian Wells 2025 seems to be a disappointing one considering her great start to the year. The star player reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at the Australian Open and made bold headlines when she thwarted world number three Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals. However, Aryna Sabalenka defeated her in the semi-final game.
Paula Badosa opens up on her withdrawal!
Despite her recent success, the 27-year-old tennis player's chronic back injury sets up a big challenge. The pain can flare up unexpectedly, often without a clear cause, making it difficult for her to maintain consistency in her performance. Badosa's determination to overcome this setback is evident, as she has expressed her commitment to returning to the court as soon as possible with renewed energy.
2021 champion Paula Badosa has withdrawn due to a low back injury. Eva Lys takes her spot in the draw.
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 7, 2025
"I'm very sorry to withdraw from one of my favorite tournaments. I tried until the last moment to play. I am really sad & hopefully will be back next year!"#IndianWells
"I'm very sorry to withdraw from one of my favorite tournaments. I tried until the last moment to play. I am really sad and hopefully will be back next year!," Badosa said in a release.
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