Venus Williams Will Not Play Indian Wells

Venus Williams Won't Play in 2025 Indian Wells Despite Receiving Wild-Card Entry
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It turns out Venus Williams won’t play at Indian Wells after the tournament announced she would
It turns out 44-year-old Venus Williams will not be playing at the BNP Paribas Open. The tournament in Indian Wells, California, revealed on Sunday that Williams won't play, days after it announced she would be competing there as a wild card.
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 Declines Invitation to Make Tennis Return at Indian Wells
The BNP Paribas Open announced last Wednesday that Venus Williams received an invitation to compete in the tournament, which would be her first competition in nearly a year. However, the seven-time major champion has declined the invitation.
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.
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, 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 Williams never accepted Indian Wells wildcard: "I'm not playing"
Venus Williams confirms she did not accept the wild card to play Indian Wells: "I'm not playing. I found out about the wild card when you guys did. Just saying. I love Indian Wells, I would love to be there and if I could have accepted it, I would have been like, yes. But I… pic.twitter.com/y3CXDUKquL
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, 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 Says She Is Not Playing Indian Wells Despite Being Listed As Wildcard Player
Venus Williams says she is not playing Indian Wells this year despite being listed as a player receiving a tournament wildcard.
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