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Navratilova previews Sunshine Double challenges, picks Sabalenka as Indian Wells favorite
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Ahead of the 2026 Indian Wells and Miami Sunshine Double, tennis legend Martina Navratilova discusses the rarity of winning both, assesses top players like resurgent Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, praises emerging young talents, and backs Sabalenka to claim the Indian Wells title when the main draw begins March 4.
Serena Williams has been officially reinstated to compete in professional tennis as of February 22, 2026, after completing required testing protocols. Her former coach, Rick Macci, is certain she will return soon, potentially at the Indian Wells Open or Miami Open in March. The 23-time Grand Slam champion retired in 2022 but has been training actively.