Top 5 Photos 3/9: Indian Wells cancels tournament

The biggest news of the day was the aftermath of canceling Indian Wells, while two names were crowned as champions in Monterrey and Lyon. These are the Top 5 photos from the past 48 hours.

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Players, media and fans were excited to begin one of the season's top tournaments. But due to a local coronavirus case in the Coachella Valley area, Indian Wells will not be taking place this year. It marks the first time in 46 years the event will not be played.

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Elina Svitlina hadn't lifted a title in 16 months, but the Ukrainian put an end to that on Sunday by defeating No. 9 seed Marie Bouzkova, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, to capture the Monterrey title. Svitolina's triumph in Mexico moved her up to world No. 5

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Sofia Kenin was tested to the max this past week in Lyon with four out of her five matches going the distance. The Australian Open champion came out on top after slipping past Anna-Lena Friedsam 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.

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Alize Cornet celebrated International Women's Day by hiking. The world No. 59 dedicated her recent Instagram post to women around the world. "To all the strong, smart, caring, fierce, passionate and kind women out there. We can do anything," Cornet said.

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Julia Goerges also celebrated International Women's Day. During a practice session at Indian Wells, the German stopped and posed for the camera, holding up an equal sign, and writing: "She believed she could, so she did."