Nosková has a new opponent, as Rybakina has withdrawn from the WTA Finals.

World number one Jelena Rybakina from Kazakhstan has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Indian Wells due to health issues. She was set to compete against Linda Nosková but will now be replaced by Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk. Rybakina expressed her need for rest and recovery after a successful season, where she won the WTA Finals last year without losing a match. Despite her absence, she will finish the year as the world number one for the first time, thanks to her victories at the US Open and Australian Open. Other players in the tournament include Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in Group 1, while Karolína Muchová competes in Group 2 alongside Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina.