Mardy Fish to return at Indian Wells

Mardy Fish has fallen from the top 10 to No. 32 in the ATP rankings. (Henny Ray Abrams/AP)

Well this is just great news: Mardy Fish will return to the tour for his first match of the year at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells next week. Fish, who hasn’t played a match since withdrawing from the U.S. Open due to heart-related issues, tweeted the news of his impending return Tuesday.

For those of you wondering when I'm going to play again… Indian Wells will be my first one back. Thanks for all the love.—
Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) February 26, 2013

Update on my health situation the past 7 months will be coming as well. Thank you for your support and patience.—
Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) February 26, 2013

Fish will also join Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras and the Bryans at the LA Tennis Challenge, an exhibition held before Indian Wells on March 4.

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