Wimbledon champion pulls out of Indian Wells and hasn't played a single match in 2025

Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from Indian Wells as her recovery from a back injury continues

Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from Indian Wells due to the back injury that also kept her out of the Australian Open. The reigning Wimbledon champion has endured a frustrating start to 2025. Krejcikova is yet to play on the WTA Tour this year. The Czech confirmed after the Australian Open that she will need time to allow the problem to heal. Julia Grabher will replace the Czech player in the main draw of Indian Wells, which is due to begin on March 5. The official Indian Wells X account posted: “Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn due to injury. Julia Grabher moves into the main draw.”

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Krejcikova has been carrying her injury since the end of last season. The world No. 10 seemed affected by her back during the WTA Finals in early November. After pulling out of the Australian Open, she said: “I wanted to share a quick update regarding my withdrawal from the Australian Open. Unfortunately, my back injury, which troubled me at the end of last season, is still not fully healed. “It’s disappointing because I love playing in Melbourne and have such great memories from reaching the quarter-finals last year ... I’m working hard to get back to full health. I can’t wait to see you on the court soon.” The world No. 10 has not commented publicly on her injury since.

Barbora Krejcikova is the reigning Wimbledon champion

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