Venus Williams given Indian Wells wild card

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BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is on the horizon. The joint ATP Masters/WTA 1000 tournament is dubbed by many tennis observers as the “Fifth Grand Slam” due to its ever-increasing popularity, colossal prize money pool,
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, 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 awarded Indian Wells wild card alongside Kvitova, Fonseca and Tien
Fonseca, 18, recently captured his first ATP title in Buenos Aires—a run that vaulted the Brazilian into the Top 70. Fonseca has appeared at one 1000-level tournament before, winning his debut in Madrid last April over Alex Michelsen.
Venus Williams gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44
Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the BNP Paribas Open. That will 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, 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 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 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 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.
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