Gauff Injured, Sabalenka Advances
Coco Gauff retired from Indian Wells with a left arm injury Coco Gauff retires injured for only second time in her career against Alex Eala at Indian Wells - The Athletic, while Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarterfinals Stellar serving propels Sabalenka past Osaka, into Indian Wells quarters.
Gauff's retirement marks only the second time in her career that she's had to stop mid-match due to injury. The other instance was in Luxembourg in 2019. Sabalenka's strong serve was key to her victory over Osaka, winning 83% of her first-serve points. She also hit seven aces during the match. Sabalenka will face either Caroline Wozniacki or Angelique Kerber in the quarterfinals. Both Wozniacki and Kerber are returning to the tour after periods of absence.
