World No. 1 Serena Williams has withdrawn from the 2017 BNP Paribas Open

World No. 1 Serena Williams has withdrawn from the 2017 BNP Paribas Open due to a left knee injury. Below is a quote from Serena:
Kerber to regain #1 ranking.

"Sadly, I have to withdraw from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Miami Open. I have not been able to train due to my knees and am disappointed I cannot be there. I will keep moving forward and continue to be positive. I look forward to being back as soon as I can."

Appears Serena will be withdrawing from not only the BNP Paribis Open but the Miami as well. 

This will allow Kerber to regain # 1 WTA ranking. 

A revised WTA draw will be updated shortly