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Naomi Osaka makes long-awaited return to Indian Wells

Naomi Osaka is set to make her long-awaited return to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden this year, where she will be competing in the BNP Paribas Open. This will be her first appearance at the tournament since 2019, when she withdrew due to a shoulder injury.

Osaka has been out of action since September 2022, when she lost in the third round of the US Open. She has struggled with injuries and mental health issues in recent years, but she is hoping to make a strong comeback in 2023.

The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is a special place for Osaka. She won her first WTA title there in 2018, and she followed that up with a victory in 2019. She will be hoping to add another title to her collection this year.

Iga Swiatek withdraws from Indian Wells Tennis Garden due to foot injury

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden due to a foot injury. The Polish player has been struggling with the injury since the Australian Open, and she has been advised to rest by her doctors.

Swiatek's withdrawal is a big blow to the tournament, as she was one of the favorites to win. She has been in excellent form in recent months, and she won the Australian Open in January.

Swiatek's withdrawal means that Aryna Sabalenka will be the top seed at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Sabalenka has been in good form in recent months, and she will be hoping to win her first WTA 1000 title.

Coco Gauff advances to quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Coco Gauff has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden after defeating Petra Kvitova in straight sets. The American teenager has been in impressive form in recent weeks, and she is now one of the favorites to win the tournament.

Gauff will face Jelena Ostapenko in the quarterfinals. Ostapenko is a former French Open champion, and she will be a tough opponent for Gauff.

If Gauff can defeat Ostapenko, she will reach the semifinals of a WTA 1000 tournament for the first time in her career.