Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card for the BNP Paribas Open, set to mark her first competitive play in a year. The former world No. 1 and seven-time major singles champion has not competed since the Miami Open in March 2024, with her future uncertain due to speculation about retirement. Despite limited appearances in recent years, Williams remains active in training, sharing updates on social media. This appearance will be her 10th at Indian Wells, where she has had a complex history with the event, including a long boycott with her sister Serena.
Venus Williams receives a wild card for the BNP Paribas Open, marking her return to tournament play after a year of uncertain future in tennis.
Williams has not played since the Miami Open in March 2024; speculation about her retirement followed her last event, where she lost in the first round.
Despite her absence, Williams remains active on social media, sharing glimpses of her training and signaling her readiness to return to competitive play.
This marks Williams' 10th appearance at Indian Wells, a tournament with a complex history for her and her sister Serena, who boycotted it for 14 years.
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