The post-match press conference after her withdrawal due to injury at Indian Wells 2026 delivered concerning and powerful statements from Cori Gauff, who faced Alexandra Eala. Gauff clarified the reason for her on-court departure early in the second set. "In the second game of the match, I started to feel it. It was as if fireworks were going off in my arm. Eventually, it felt like my whole arm was on fire. It worsened, and even hitting forehands became painful. It scared me; I will undergo an MRI. I've never experienced pain like this before, which I've been told could be related to the nervous system. I hope to be able to compete in Miami," she stated.
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