By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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A nagging back issue has knocked Barbora Krejcikova out of Indian Wells.
Two-time major champion Krejcikova has withdrawn from next week's BNP Paribas Open.
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World No. 16 Krejcikova has not played since falling in the semifinals of the WTA Finals last November due to the back injury.
Krejickova's withdrawal comes a few days after former No. 1 Venus Williams said she declined a wild card into the BNP Paribas Open main draw.
Tournament director Tommy Haas is expected to announce wild card recipients shortly.