Venus Williams given Indian Wells wild card

Venus Williams never accepted Indian Wells wildcard: "I'm not playing"
Venus Williams confirms she did not accept the wild card to play Indian Wells: "I'm not playing. I found out about the wild card when you guys did. Just saying. I love Indian Wells, I would love to be there and if I could have accepted it, I would have been like, yes. But I… pic.twitter.com/y3CXDUKquL
Venus Williams denies that she's playing BNP Paribas Open
During an appearance in Denmark on Sunday, former world No. 1 Venus Williams denied she would be playing at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open, despite the tournament announcing in a press release Wednesday that the 44-year-old had been given a wild card.
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 Gets Wild Card Entry to Indian Wells; Marks 1st Event Since March 2024
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Venus Williams Sets Return to Tennis After Missing Nearly a Year
Venus Williams hasn't played in a professional tennis match since March 2024, and she's ready to make her return. The seven-time major singles champion will compete at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, which begins on March 5. The tournament announced the news on Wednesday.
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 gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year.
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, 44, handed wild card to play at Indian Wells
Tennis legend Venus Williams has received a wild card entry for next month’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, in what would be the 44-year-old’s first event in almost a year.
Venus, 44, gets Indian Wells wildcard entry
Venus Williams received a wild-card entry on Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, making next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year.
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 claims tennis return at 44 is 'not true' despite official announcement
The jeers appeared to be in response to Venus withdrawing from the semi-final between the two siblings, citing a knee injury.
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