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Venus Williams, 44, Gets Wild Card Bid For 2025 Indian Wells Open
Former world No. 1 Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The 44-year-old will be returning to court after nearly a year.
Venus Williams, 44, not done with pro tennis yet, gets Indian Wells wildcard
Venus Williams is not done with pro tennis yet as the 44-year-old has accepted a main draw wildcard into the WTA 1000 tournament in Indian Wells. That means that the seven-time Grand Slam champion - who hasn't played since last March - is set to compete again after 12 months.
Venus Williams refuses to retire and will play Indian Wells at 44 while Serena doesn't envy her
The American, ranked 974th in the WTA rankings, has not competed since the 2024 Miami Open. The Indian Wells organizers have announced that Venus Williams, at 44 years of age, will have an invitation to the main draw of the Californian tournament.
Venus Williams, 44, takes wildcard entry for tennis tournament to make grand return
Venus Williams has been awarded a wildcard entry for next month's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, marking her return to tennis after nearly a year away from the sport. The 44-year-old seven-time Grand Slam champion will make her 10th appearance at the prestigious WTA 1000-level tournament.
Venus Williams accepts wildcard for WTA Indian Wells in first appearance of year
Venus Williams will play her first competitive match of 2025 at Indian Wells after the former world No. 1 accepted a wildcard for the California event.
Venus Williams given wildcard for Indian Wells tournament
Former world number one Venus Williams has been given a wildcard for this year's Indian Wells tournament, organisers said on Wednesday, allowing the 44-year-old American to compete at the WTA 1000-level event for the 10th time.
Venus Williams, Kvitova awarded Indian Wells wild cards
Two-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams have been awarded wild cards into next month's BNP Paribas Open.
Venus Williams, Kvitova issued wildcards for Indian Wells
Grand Slam champions Venus Williams and Petra Kvitova were among four wildcard entrants announced Wednesday for next month's ATP and WTA Indian Wells tennis tournament.Williams is a seven-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one who will make her 10th career appearance at Indian Wells.
Venus Williams set for incredible return to WTA Tour
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Venus Williams, 44, given wildcard for Indian Wells
Former world number one Venus Williams is given a wildcard for next month's Indian Wells in what would be her first match for almost a year.
Venus Williams Set For Tennis Return At Indian Wells
Venus Williams is set to play her first professional tennis match in almost a year after receiving a wildcard for next month’s Indian Wells. Williams, who has fallen to 974th in the world rankings, hasn’t played in a match on the WTA Tour since her first-round defeat at the Miami Open last March.
Venus Williams Gets Wild Card Entry to Indian Wells; Marks 1st Event Since March 2024
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Venus Williams receives wild card to Indian Wells
Venus Williams is 44 years old and has not played a WTA Tour-level match in nearly a year. She played two last year and lost them both. But Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion will be ...