Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals due to a viral illness and physical exhaustion.
Marta Kostyuk replaced the top seed in the eight-player field at Indian Wells.
The tournament relocated from Riyadh to Indian Wells due to safety concerns in the Middle East.
Aryna Sabalenka has an opportunity to close the gap at the top of the rankings.
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