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Another year, another Indian Wells after the Williams,
The Americans refuse to play in Indian Wells after they were insulted in 2001 (see article)
The seeds
Ranked world no.1, Na Li will be the top seed followed by Radwanska, Azarenka, Sharapova, Kerber, Halep, Jankovic, Kvitova, Errani and Wozniacki
The defending champion is Maria Sharapova that has defeated Caroline Wozniacki 6-2 6-2 in last year’s final.
Possible quarters
Na Li – Kvitova (Cibulkova)
Sharapova – Ivanovic/Stephens/Muguruza/Kerber (a tough one!)
Halep/Bouchard – Azarenka
Jankovic/Wozniacki – Radwanska
The Favourite?
It’s a tough one. Sharapova/Radwanska/Azarenka might be in pole position, but one of the terrible youngster can be the big surprise. Keep tabs on Halep/Bouchard/Muguruza/Stephens.