Ashleigh Barty, world No. 1, will not play in Indian Wells

The world number 1, Ashleigh barty, will not play in the WTA 1,000 on hard court of Indian Wells (USA), as announced by the organization, news that also casts doubt on whether the Australian will play again this season.

Barty, current champion of Wimbledon, last played in the US Open, where he fell in the third round. The withdrawal of the Australian is another blow for the tournament, which will also not feature the former world number 1s Naomi osaka and Serena Williams.

Barty’s trainer, Craig tyzzer, explained in early September that her players might not defend their ‘teacher’ title after the WTA Finals move their headquarters to Guadalajara Mexico). Tyzzer said that undergoing a two-week quarantine upon his return to Australia would not be the ideal preparation for the Australian Open.

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