Emma Raducanu is set to play Caroline Garcia of France in Indian Wells despite being told there was "no chance" she would be fit.
The US Open champion had to retire with a leg injury when playing Daria Saville in Guadalajara two weeks ago.
Raducanu had a first round bye here in California, while Garcia - who has been as high as four in the world - beat Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine.
"It's a bit of a bonus for me," said Britain's Raducanu.
"Basically everyone was like 'there's no chance you are playing Indian Wells'.