Organisers of the Mexican Open have confirmed the tournament will go ahead as planned despite a surge of violence following the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is on the comeback trail, eyeing a return to competitive tennis, according to her former coach.
Jessica Pegula completed the WTA 1000 hard-court sweep with a victory over Elina Svitolina to secure the Dubai Tennis Championships title.
The withdrawal crisis at Dubai Open has deepened after teenage prospect Victoria Mboko became the latest high-profile player to exit the WTA 1000 event, adding to an already growing list of absentees.
Concerns over Emma Raducanu's health intensified after she required on-court treatment during her opening-round defeat at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Karolina Muchova produced a standout performance to upset Victoria Mboko and secure her first WTA 1000 title at the Qatar Open.