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 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, 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 given Indian Wells wildcard entry at age of 44
At 44, playing in the professional circuit in tennis is just next to impossible. Not many last that long given the intensity the players bring to their game. But American super star Venus Williams has made an incredible return to professional tennis when she got a wildcard entry to play in the next month's ATP and WTA Indian Wells tennis
Venus Williams given Indian Wells wild card as she returns from injury aged 44
VENUS WILLIAMS WILL return to singles action at the age of 44 next month after being handed a wild card for Indian Wells. The seven-time grand slam singles champion will compete for the first time since March 2024 after an injury-hit 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.
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