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Venus Williams, 44, Receives Wild Card for Indian Wells Return

The seven-time Grand Slam champion will compete in her first tournament in nearly a year, marking her 10th appearance at the iconic event.

Venus Williams competes in the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida, on March 19, 2024.
Mar 19, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Venus Williams (USA) hits a forehand against Diana Shnaider (not pictured) on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Venus Williams has been granted a wild card for the 2025 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, set to take place from March 5-16.
  • This marks Williams' first competitive match since her first-round loss at the Miami Open in March 2024 and her 10th career appearance at Indian Wells.
  • Williams, currently ranked No. 974, has been a three-time semifinalist at Indian Wells but has not advanced past the first round in her last three appearances at the event.
  • The Williams sisters boycotted Indian Wells for 15 years after a 2001 incident involving racial abuse from the crowd, with Venus returning to the tournament in 2016.
  • Other wild card recipients include Petra Kvitova, returning from a 15-month maternity leave, and teenage stars Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien.