Venus Williams, Indian Wells

It turns out Venus Williams won't play at Indian Wells after the tournament announced she would
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — It turns out 44-year-old Venus Williams will not be playing at the BNP Paribas Open, the tournament revealed on Sunday — days after it announced she would be competing there with a wild-card entry.
Venus Williams declines Indian Wells wild card, tournament announces
Former world No. 1 Venus Williams will not play at next month’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after declining her wild card invitation, the tournament announced on Sunday.
Venus Williams, 44, will not play at BNP Paribas Open
During an appearance in Denmark on Sunday, former world No. 1 Venus Williams said she would not play at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open in California, a decision the tournament confirmed in a social media post,
Venus Williams turns down Indian Wells wildcard
Former world number one Venus Williams has turned down a wildcard for next month's Indian Wells tournament. Organisers said last week the 44-year-old had been invited but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion has not taken it up.
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Venus Williams will not play Indian Wells, despite wildcard invite - report
Former world number one Venus Williams will not compete at next month's Indian Wells tournament despite the WTA 1000 event giving the 44-year-old American a wildcard, ESPN reported on Sunday.
Venus Williams refutes 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 on Wednesday that the 44-year-old had been given a wild card.
Indian Wells director clarifies situation regarding Venus Williams wildcard drama
Williams was announced as an Indian Wells wildcard recipient before publicly saying she wasn't intending on playing in the desert.
Venus Williams: Not playing at Indian Wells despite wild card
Venus Williams said Sunday that she is not playing in the upcoming BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, Calif., despite event organizers announcing she would be playing in the event.
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.
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