Venus Williams will not compete at Indian Wells, despite wild card invite
1 month ago

Venus Williams will not compete at Indian Wells, despite wild card invite

The Hindu  

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 wild card. I’m going to be overseas.” Tournament director Tommy Haas later released a statement confirming that Williams would not be playing at the March 2-16 event in Southern California. “We wish Venus all the best and hope to see her back in Indian Wells in the future.” Williams boycotted the event for 15 years after fans booed and heckled her younger sister Serena during her 2001 final victory over Kim Clijsters, apparently in response to Venus withdrawing injured from their semifinal. “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 already made commitments,” Williams added.

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Venus turns down wild-card entry at BNP Paribas Open
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1 month ago

Venus turns down wild-card entry at BNP Paribas Open

The Hindu  

It turns out 44-year-old Venus Williams will not be playing at the BNP Paribas Open, the tournament revealed — days after it announced she would be competing there with a wild-card entry. “Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wild card this year,” the event posted on social media, saying it was a message from Indian …

Venus Williams will not play Indian Wells despite tournament’s announcement
1 month ago

Venus Williams will not play Indian Wells despite tournament’s announcement

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It turns out Venus Williams won’t play at Indian Wells after the tournament announced she would
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1 month ago

It turns out Venus Williams won’t play at Indian Wells after the tournament announced she would

Associated Press  

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. “Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wild card this year,” the event posted on social media, saying …

Venus Williams declines Indian Wells wild card, tournament announces
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1 month ago

Venus Williams declines Indian Wells wild card, tournament announces

CNN  

CNN — 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. “We wish Venus all the best and hope to see her back in Indian Wells in the future.” The announcement from Indian Wells comes shortly after Williams told the …

Venus Williams Returns to Indian Wells with Wild-Card Entry
1 month ago

Venus Williams Returns to Indian Wells with Wild-Card Entry

Deccan Chronicle  

Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams won five titles at …

Venus Williams given wild-card entry for Indian Wells tournament at age 44
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1 month ago

Venus Williams given wild-card entry for Indian Wells tournament at age 44

The Hindu  

Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams won five titles at …

Venus Williams: 44-year-old handed wildcard to play at Indian Wells
1 month ago

Venus Williams: 44-year-old handed wildcard to play at Indian Wells

CNN  

CNN — 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. Williams has not played since losing in the first round of the Miami Open in March 2024 and hasn’t won a match on tour since August 2023. …

Venus Williams: 44-year-old handed wildcard to play at Indian Wells
1 month ago

Venus Williams: 44-year-old handed wildcard to play at Indian Wells

CNN  

CNN — 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. Williams has not played since losing in the first round of the Miami Open in March 2024 and hasn’t won a match on tour since August 2023. …

Venus Williams to return from injury aged 44 at Indian Wells
1 month ago

Venus Williams to return from injury aged 44 at Indian Wells

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Venus Williams gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44
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1 month ago

Venus Williams gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44

Associated Press  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024. Williams …

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in first match since US Open, Naomi Osaka advances
1 year ago

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in first match since US Open, Naomi Osaka advances

Hindustan Times  

Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 loss to qualifier Nao Hibino at the BNP Paribas Open. On Day 2 in the desert, with a packed scheduled …

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in her first match since last summer
1 year ago

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in her first match since last summer

LA Times  

Venus Williams hits a return during her match against Nao Hibino in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, …

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Qatar Open, says ‘not ready to compete’
1 year, 1 month ago

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Qatar Open, says ‘not ready to compete’

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday was forced to shelve his plans to return to action at next week's Qatar Open, admitting he is "not ready to compete". "I would have loved to play in Doha, where the tournament team, as well as the amazing Qatar fans have always supported me greatly," Nadal said in a statement on X. "I don't think …

Venus Williams pulls out from WTA Cleveland event, looks to get ready in time for US Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams pulls out from WTA Cleveland event, looks to get ready in time for US Open

India TV News  

American veteran Tennis star Venus Williams on Sunday pulled out from WTA Cleveland due to a knee injury. The seven-time Grand Slam winner will miss the final preparation event before the upcoming US Open as she is disappointed over her knee issue. It’s such a bummer, but I’m going to work on myself and get myself together to be at …

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in US Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in US Open

The Hindu  

Venus Williams withdrew from Tennis in the Land on Sunday because of a knee injury, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion plans on playing in next week’s US Open. Williams released a video through the promoter of the WTA 250 event in downtown Cleveland, saying, “Unfortunately, my knee is just not acting right. It’s not supporting me being on …

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in U.S. Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in U.S. Open

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Venus Williams withdrew from Tennis in the Land on Sunday because of a knee injury, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion plans on playing in next week’s U.S. Open. Williams released a video through the promoter of the WTA 250 event in downtown Cleveland, saying: “Unfortunately, my knee is just not acting right. It’s not supporting me …

Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki are given wild cards into the US Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki are given wild cards into the US Open

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Venus Williams will be back in the U.S. Open at age 43, and Caroline Wozniacki will join her in the field for her return to Grand Slam tennis. American women Ashlyn Krueger, Robin Montgomery, Kayla Day and Clervie Ngounoue also will receive wild cards into the main draw, as will Fiona Ferro of France and Storm Hunter …

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid U.S. visa row
2 years ago

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid U.S. visa row

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the Indian Wells tournament, organisers said on Sunday in an indication that the world number one’s application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the U.S. might have failed. The Serbian, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against the virus, applied to the U.S. government last month for special permission …

Djokovic on Indian Wells entry list but expected to miss out again
2 years, 1 month ago

Djokovic on Indian Wells entry list but expected to miss out again

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was named on the entry list for the upcoming Indian Wells tennis tournament on Wednesday, but he is expected to be barred from travelling to the United States to compete due to his ongoing refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration last month said it would lift COVID-19 emergency declarations on May 11, nearly …

Venus Williams Given Australian Open, Auckland WTA Tournaments Wildcards
2 years, 3 months ago

Venus Williams Given Australian Open, Auckland WTA Tournaments Wildcards

News 18  

Venus Williams will roll back the years next month, with the 42-year-old accepting wildcards to play in the main draws of both the Australian Open and the Auckland WTA tournaments, it was announced Wednesday. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who last took the court at September’s US Open playing doubles with her sister Serena, will be in the singles field …

Australian Open 2023: Venus Williams Given Wild Card Into Main Draw
2 years, 3 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Venus Williams Given Wild Card Into Main Draw

News 18  

American legend and seven-time major champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card into the women’s singles main draw of the 2023 Australian Open, the year’s first Grand Slam. Venus, the former World No 1, is a two-time finalist and the 42-year-old will be making her 22nd appearance in the tournament that begins on January 16 at Melbourne Park …

Venus Williams handed Australian Open wild card
2 years, 3 months ago

Venus Williams handed Australian Open wild card

The Independent  

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Venus Williams bows out of U.S. Open in first round
2 years, 6 months ago

Venus Williams bows out of U.S. Open in first round

The Hindu  

Venus Williams made a quiet exit from the U.S. Open singles on Tuesday after losing 6-1 7-6 to Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck in front of a half empty Arthur Ashe Stadium. The subdued scene was in stark contraast to what unfolded on Monday when a raucous star-studded crowd filled the world’s biggest tennis venue to cheer on her younger sibling …

Venus Williams back in US Open after being given wild card
2 years, 7 months ago

Venus Williams back in US Open after being given wild card

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Venus Williams will be back in the U.S. Open this year after being given a wild card on Wednesday into what could be younger sister Serena’s final tournament. Now 42, Williams did not play in the U.S. Open last year because of injury, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion recently returned to tour after missing nearly …

Unvaccinated Djokovic says he is out of Indian Wells, Miami
3 years ago

Unvaccinated Djokovic says he is out of Indian Wells, Miami

Associated Press  

Novak Djokovic said that he will not be able to compete at the hard-court tennis tournaments in Indian Wells, California, or Miami because he is unvaccinated and can’t travel to the United States. The 20-time Grand Slam champion tweeted Wednesday that the Centers for Disease Control “confirmed the regulations won’t be changing so I won’t be able to play in …

Djokovic added to Indian Wells draw, unclear he can enter U.S. - tournament organisers
3 years ago

Djokovic added to Indian Wells draw, unclear he can enter U.S. - tournament organisers

The Hindu  

Indian Wells organisers said on Tuesday that World No. 2 Novak Djokovic had been placed in the tournament’s draw but it was unclear if the Serbian would be permitted to enter the United States. “However, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting CDC approval to enter the country.” First-round bye The Indian Wells …

Column: Invasion of Ukraine on top of mind for players competing at Indian Wells
3 years ago

Column: Invasion of Ukraine on top of mind for players competing at Indian Wells

LA Times  

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine hits a return during a match against Anastasia Potapova of Russia in Monterrey, Mexico, on Tuesday. Most of the top tennis players in the world will assemble this week in Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open, always a popular stop because of its lush surroundings and high-caliber competition. Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, who last Monday became …

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells tournament
3 years, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells tournament

India Today  

World No 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, organisers said on Wednesday. The 20-time major winner hasn't played since losing in the US Open final against Daniil Medvedev earlier this month, missing out on completing the calendar Grand Slam. Djokovic is the latest big name to pull out of the tournament, with 2018 …

Raducanu handed Indian Wells wildcard entry
3 years, 5 months ago

Raducanu handed Indian Wells wildcard entry

The Hindu  

US Open champion Emma Raducanu will play in her first tournament since stunning the tennis world at Flushing Meadows after being handed a wildcard for next month's WTA 1000 tournament at Indian Wells, organisers said on Tuesday. "2021 U.S. Open Champion and rising WTA Tour star Emma Raducanu has been awarded a wildcard into the BNP Paribas Open, a combined …

Miami Open 2019: Serena Williams starts as favorite in women’s event; Novak Djokovic remains player to beat among men
6 years ago

Miami Open 2019: Serena Williams starts as favorite in women’s event; Novak Djokovic remains player to beat among men

Firstpost  

Breathers are clearly for the weak, according to the tennis powers that be. Quarter-final prediction: Belinda Bencic defeats Elise Mertens Dark horse: Camila Giorgi 1st round match to watch: Alison van Uytvanck vs Ons Jabeur 4th Quarter: Serena Williams is back in her home Serena Williams looked as good as she ever has in her win over Azarenka at Indian …

Indian Wells: Serena Williams retires midway into Muguruza clash; No. 2 Simona Halep advances
6 years ago

Indian Wells: Serena Williams retires midway into Muguruza clash; No. 2 Simona Halep advances

The Hindu  

Serena Williams’ first tournament since the Australian Open came to an abrupt end on Sunday as the ailing 23-time Grand Slam champion retired from her third-round WTA match against Garbine Muguruza at Indian Wells. “Before the match, I did not feel great, and then it just got worse with every second; extreme dizziness and extreme fatigue,” Williams said in comments …

Indian Wells Masters: Venus Williams comes back from illness, defeats Andrea Petkovic
6 years ago

Indian Wells Masters: Venus Williams comes back from illness, defeats Andrea Petkovic

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian Wells: Venus Williams played through illness to win a seesaw opening round match against German Andrea Petkovic 6-4 0-6 6-3 at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. Williams, who received medical attention from a trainer late in the first set, saved her best tennis for the biggest moments, breaking Petkovic for a sixth time in the final game to …

Venus Williams beats sister Serena in Indian Wells
7 years ago

Venus Williams beats sister Serena in Indian Wells

CNN  

Story highlights Venus beats Serena 6-3 6-4 in third round Serena struggled on serve and committed 31 unforced errors Serena still leads their head to heads 17-12 CNN — Serena Williams’ first official tournament since becoming a mom in September was cut short by older sister Venus in Indian Wells. Asked if playing Monday brought closure to what happened in …

Indian Wells: Serena Williams marks return to professional tennis after childbirth with solid victory in first round
7 years ago

Indian Wells: Serena Williams marks return to professional tennis after childbirth with solid victory in first round

Firstpost  

Serena Williams, who had not played a singles match since winning the 2017 Australian Open while pregnant, chalked up 27 unforced errors with 34 winners to defeat Zarina Diyas 7-5, 6-3 Serena Williams conceded she had been rusty on her return to professional tennis after more than a year away from the game but still did enough to secure a …

Indian Wells: Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka awarded wildcard into main draw
7 years, 1 month ago

Indian Wells: Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka awarded wildcard into main draw

Firstpost  

Azarenka had skipped the US and Australian Open after a Los Angeles judge presiding in a custody case over her son Leo ruled she could not leave California until the matter had been settled. Los Angeles: Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka has been awarded a wildcard into the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in March, organisers …

Serena Williams grinds out victory in Indian Wells | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Serena Williams grinds out victory in Indian Wells | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Indian Wells, California: An error-prone Serena Williams beat Monica Niculescu 7-5, 7-5 in her first match at Indian Wells in 14 years Friday night, receiving a warm welcome from the fans in sharp contrast to the booing that drove her away as a teenager. Williams rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the first set and recovered after blowing three leads …

Serena back at Indian Wells after it ‘disgraced America’
10 years ago

Serena back at Indian Wells after it ‘disgraced America’

CNN  

Follow us at @CNNSport and like us on Facebook Story highlights Serena Williams makes her return to Indian Wells on Friday She hasn't played at the tournament since 2001 Her dad said he was racially abused at the tournament in 2001 Venus Williams still has not returned to the California event CNN — “This is going to be a test …

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