Coco Gauff may miss the Miami Open after withdrawing from Indian Wells.

While the competition at the Indian Wells Open is in full swing, the list of withdrawals for the Miami Open is already beginning to grow, with six players pulling out of the tournament. Among them, the participation of young star Coco Gauff remains uncertain following her exit in the third round at Indian Wells. The anticipation surrounding the 21-year-old, currently ranked number 4 in the world, is high, especially after her concerns regarding an arm injury.

The Miami Open, which represents the second leg of the famous Sunshine Double in the U.S., takes place from March 17 to 29, right after the conclusion of the Indian Wells Open on March 15. This prestigious tournament, held at Hard Rock Stadium since 2019, is a combined ATP/WTA 1000 event in which both men’s and women’s singles draws feature 96 players, including 32 seeds who receive a bye in the first round.

Regarding withdrawals, the women’s list is led by French player Lois Boisson, currently ranked number 37 in the world, who has not competed since September due to injuries. Her place has been taken by Katie Boulter, ranked 64th in the world. Other significant withdrawals include Oleksandra Oliynykova, replaced by Oksana Selekhmeteva, and Wang Yafan, who has been replaced by Anastasia Potapova.

On the men’s side, Holger Rune, Tallon Griekspoor, and Jaume Munar, who also withdrew from the Indian Wells, will not be present in Miami. Rune, currently ranked 18th in the world, has been replaced by Juan Manuel Cerundolo, while Griekspoor and Munar have been replaced by James Duckworth and Alexander Shevchenko, respectively. The absence of these players, who were expected to be seeded, could have a significant impact on the tournament dynamics.

Coco Gauff’s situation is undoubtedly the most concerning. After her withdrawal against Alex Eala, Gauff reported experiencing intense and worrying pain in her arm, describing it as an almost surreal experience: “The best way to describe it is like a firework exploding inside my arm, and then it felt like my arm was on fire.” This description not only highlights the severity of the issue but also the uncertainty surrounding it. Despite her fears, Gauff assured reporters that she will undergo an MRI and believes it is not a long-term situation, stating, “The good news is that they don’t believe it’s something that will last long, so I should be fine for Miami.”

The outcome of Gauff’s condition will be crucial for her participation in the Miami Open, where fans are eager to see her in action, especially following her previous successes as a Grand Slam champion. As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on updates regarding her health and the participant list, which continues to be impacted by unexpected withdrawals. The countdown to the Miami Open promises excitement and surprises, and Gauff’s future will be one of the key topics to watch.