"You have a problem with Andy Murray playing? Absolutely he has earned it," Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova said.
Eight-time champion joins Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in pulling out.
Toni Nadal takes Benoit Paire to task.
The Italian was a jaw-dropper from qualifiers all the way through to the semis in Acapulco
The South African says he has found his game and looks forward to pushing further up the rankings.
The Slovenian had her progress derailed as she pulled out of Monterrey.
Attention to detail has helped Daria Kasatkina craft resurgence.