Venus Williams Returns to Indian Wells with Wild-Card Entry
1 month, 1 week 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 Wimbledon and two at the U.S. Open in singles, along with 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with her younger sister, Serena. Other wild-card recipients announced Wednesday include two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova — who is returning to action after a 15-month break while giving birth to her first child — and teenagers João Fonseca and Learner Tien.

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Andreeva puts the tennis world on notice
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1 week, 3 days ago

Andreeva puts the tennis world on notice

Hindustan Times  

Mirra Andreeva likes to carry a little notebook with her to court. Andreeva was always looked at as a prodigious talent, and the Russian’s sizzling run in the Californian desert could potentially light her path to making further inroads into such elusive clubs. “I really like the way she plays.” Trailblazer like no otherAndreeva is an anomaly at present, as …

Mirra Andreeva becomes youngest Indian Wells champion since Serena Williams
1 week, 5 days ago

Mirra Andreeva becomes youngest Indian Wells champion since Serena Williams

LA Times  

Mirra Andreeva celebrates with the winner’s trophy after taking the women’s singles title at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday to make the 17-year-old the tournament’s youngest champion since Serena Williams in 1999. Mirra Andreeva celebrates after defeating Aryna Sabalenka for the BNP Paribas Open women’s singles …

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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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 …

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 given wild-card entry for Indian Wells tournament at age 44
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1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

Venus Williams to return from injury aged 44 at Indian Wells

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Venus Williams recibe una invitación para el torneo de Indian Wells a los 44 años
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1 month, 1 week ago

Venus Williams recibe una invitación para el torneo de Indian Wells a los 44 años

Associated Press  

INDIAN WELLS, California, EE.UU. — Venus Williams recibió una invitación wild card el miércoles para el BNP Paribas Open, lo que haría que el torneo del próximo mes en Indian Wells, California, sea el primer evento de la campeona de siete títulos de Grand Slam en casi un año completo. La jugadora de 44 años no ha competido en ningún …

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

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion Serena Williams plays final match at U.S. Open

Associated Press  

Sept. 3 1908 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Australian Bill Lang in 6 rounds in Melbourne in a warmup fight for his famous title bout with Jack Johnson. 1945 — Frank Parker defends his U.S. Open title, defeating Bill Talbert 14-12, 6-1, 6-2 in the final of the first postwar U.S. Open. 1989 — Chris Evert …

Serena Williams visits the US Open for the first time since playing her last match there in 2022
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Serena Williams visits the US Open for the first time since playing her last match there in 2022

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Welcome back to the U.S. Open, Serena Williams. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, returned to Flushing Meadows on Saturday — but she was watching tennis, not playing it. She made it to the third round then before losing to Ajla Tomljanovic in her last match, although Williams was careful not to say she was retiring, …

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, …

Djokovic relaxes into Indian Wells return
1 year ago

Djokovic relaxes into Indian Wells return

China Daily  

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic greets compatriot Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets after an NBA game on Saturday in Los Angeles. AP LOS ANGELES — Novak Djokovic returns to Indian Wells for the first time in five years seeking a record sixth title while Coco Gauff looks to become the first US woman to win the tournament since Serena Williams in …

Djokovic thrilled to end Indian Wells exile after five-year hiatus
1 year ago

Djokovic thrilled to end Indian Wells exile after five-year hiatus

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic poses for a photograph during the game between the LA Galaxy and Inter Miami CF at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, US Feb 25, 2024. LOS ANGELES — Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said he was excited to be back in Indian Wells to compete at the BNP Paribas Open for the first time since 2019 after US …

Djokovic thrilled to end Indian Wells exile after five-year hiatus
1 year ago

Djokovic thrilled to end Indian Wells exile after five-year hiatus

China Daily  

Novak Djokovic poses for a photograph during the game between the LA Galaxy and Inter Miami CF at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, US Feb 25, 2024. LOS ANGELES — Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said he was excited to be back in Indian Wells to compete at the BNP Paribas Open for the first time since 2019 after US …

How much is too much for a legend like Venus Williams? Retirement around the corner after heaviest US Open defeat?
1 year, 6 months ago

How much is too much for a legend like Venus Williams? Retirement around the corner after heaviest US Open defeat?

Hindustan Times  

Legendary American tennis player Venus Williams’ record-extending 24th US Open appearance came to a sorry end after she was defeated by Greet Minnen in the first round earlier this week. Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during a match against Greet Minnen, of Belgium, at the first round of the U.S. Open Williams was given a wild card entry …

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 …

Venus Williams beats top-20 player for first time in four years, advances in Cincinnati Masters
1 year, 7 months ago

Venus Williams beats top-20 player for first time in four years, advances in Cincinnati Masters

Hindustan Times  

Venus Williams beat a top-20 player for the first time in four years, rallying from big deficits in both sets to knock off 16th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the Western & Southern Open on Monday. Venus Williams of the United States celebrates winning the match point against Veronika Kudermetova of Russia during their second-round match …

Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell
1 year, 9 months ago

Timeless Venus Williams eyes one more Wimbledon magic spell

The Hindu  

The summer of 1997 saw Britain hand over Hong Kong to China, “Men in Black” top the movie charts and Harry Potter take his first, faltering steps at Hogwarts. “The only thing you have to do is pay your taxes or else you’re going to jail.” Having played the tournament in four different decades, Williams boasts wins over the likes …

Five-time champion Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards
1 year, 9 months ago

Five-time champion Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards

Hindustan Times  

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon, the organisers announced on Wednesday. Ukrainian Svitolina reached the French Open quarter-finals following a maternity break before suffering a defeat against Czech teenager Linda Fruhvirtova on her return to grass at Birmingham earlier this week. British number one Katie Boulter is …

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
1 year, 9 months ago

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon

Firstpost  

Wimbledon: Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry on Wednesday. Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and was a finalist at the grass-court major in 2017, two decades after her debut at the All England Club. Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina and British …

Venus Williams, 43, is handed a Wimbledon wildcard after impressing in warm-up tournament
1 year, 9 months ago

Venus Williams, 43, is handed a Wimbledon wildcard after impressing in warm-up tournament

Daily Mail  

Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry on Wednesday. Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and was a finalist at the grass-court major in 2017, two decades after her debut at the All England Club. The seven-time Grand Slam champion next plays …

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon
1 year, 9 months ago

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry on Wednesday. Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and was a finalist at the grass-court major in 2017, two decades after her debut at the All England Club. Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina …

Venus Williams beaten by Swiss teenager Celine Naef in 1st match since January hamstring injury
1 year, 9 months ago

Venus Williams beaten by Swiss teenager Celine Naef in 1st match since January hamstring injury

China Daily  

Venus Williams of the United States reacts in her women's singles first round match against Celine Naef of Switzerland at the Libema Open Grass Court Championships at Autotron Rosmalen Den Bosch, Netherlands June 13, 2023. DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Seven-time major champion Venus Williams lost her first competitive singles match since injuring her hamstring in January, succumbing to 17-year-old Celine …

Venus Williams is ruled OUT of the Australian Open after the veteran suffered an undisclosed injury
2 years, 2 months ago

Venus Williams is ruled OUT of the Australian Open after the veteran suffered an undisclosed injury

Daily Mail  

Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open for an undisclosed injury she sustained while playing in a tournament in Auckland, New Zealand this week. A seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, Williams received a wildcard entry into the Australian Open last month to compete in what would have been her 22nd major at Melbourne Park. Venus Williams has withdrawn from …

Venus Williams withdraws from Australian Open due to injury in ASB Classic
2 years, 2 months ago

Venus Williams withdraws from Australian Open due to injury in ASB Classic

India Today  

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams has withdrawn from the upcoming edition of the Australian Open after she sustained an injury during the ASB Classic in Auckland. “Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to an injury sustained at the ASB Classic in New Zealand. Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to an injury sustained …

Venus Williams kicks off 2023 with first win in two years
2 years, 2 months ago

Venus Williams kicks off 2023 with first win in two years

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Venus Williams makes winning return at Auckland Classic
2 years, 2 months ago

Venus Williams makes winning return at Auckland Classic

The Hindu  

Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams overcame a player less than half her age on Monday in a vintage performance in the first round of the Auckland Classic. An hour-long rain interruption worked in Williams’ favour, as she resumed in style to beat fellow American Katie Volynets 7-6, 6-2. My coach could barely talk to me so I’m going to …

Auckland Classic: Venus Williams Makes Winning Return Against Katie Volynets
2 years, 2 months ago

Auckland Classic: Venus Williams Makes Winning Return Against Katie Volynets

News 18  

Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams overcame a player less than half her age on Monday in a vintage performance in the first round of the Auckland Classic. An hour-long rain interruption worked in Williams’ favour, as she resumed in style to beat fellow American Katie Volynets 7-6, 6-2. My coach could barely talk to me so I’m going to …

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

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Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more
2 years, 6 months ago

Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more

Associated Press  

Serena Williams’ quarter-century professional tennis career came to end with a 7-5, 6-7, 6-1 loss to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday night. 1 Williams claimed her first Grand Slam title at age 17 by beating Martina Hingis 6-3, 7-6 in the U.S. Open final on Sept. 11, 1999, becoming the first Black woman …

Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more
2 years, 6 months ago

Serena Williams: 23 Grand Slam singles titles and much more

The Independent  

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US Open 2022: Serena thanks family, credits Venus for her illustrious career in Farwell speech in New York
2 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2022: Serena thanks family, credits Venus for her illustrious career in Farwell speech in New York

India TV News  

Highlights Serena thanked her parents and sister Venus for her Tennis journey Serena lost the match against Tomljanovic in three sets Serena has won 23 Grand Slam Singles titles US Open 2022: The Tennis legend, an idol athlete looked upon by numerous people around the world, Serena Williams has now decided to step away from the game after losing in …

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles
2 years, 6 months ago

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of US Open doubles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams traded fist bumps or palm slaps and chatted between points. “So I was really happy, excited, but kind of scared, to face them.” Arthur Ashe Stadium had never hosted a first-round doubles match — for women or men, during the night or day — until this one featuring two members of one family …

Serena Williams loses to Ajla Tomljanovic at 2022 US Open in final professional match
2 years, 6 months ago

Serena Williams loses to Ajla Tomljanovic at 2022 US Open in final professional match

New York Times  

Serena Williams’ farewell tour is over. She lost Friday night under the lights at the US Open to Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5, 6-7, 6-1 in likely the final match of her historic professional career. Serena has 858 career singles wins, 23 Grand Slam singles titles and spent 319 weeks as the No. The numbers that prove it ⤵️ https://t.co/7Ab1kIrRbH pic.twitter.com/rjCq8l8dGr — …

Photos: Serena Williams going out in style at the US Open
2 years, 6 months ago

Photos: Serena Williams going out in style at the US Open

Al Jazeera  

After winning 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams is engaged in what may be her final tournament at the US Open. Williams eliminated No 2 seed Anett Kontaveit in the US Open’s second round on Wednesday to ensure she will play at least one more singles match. One of the most accomplished athletes in the history of her sport, Williams …

Serena, Venus Williams remind us on how they inspired tennis stars
2 years, 6 months ago

Serena, Venus Williams remind us on how they inspired tennis stars

LA Times  

Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams lost to Lucie Hradecká and Linda Nosková in doubles at the U.S. Open on Thursday. Serena and Venus Williams accepted a wild-card entry into the U.S. Open women’s doubles field as a nostalgic indulgence, a gift to themselves in what’s likely to be Serena’s final tournament before she continues her self-described evolution and leaves …

Venus Williams keeps quiet on tennis future following US Open opening round loss
2 years, 6 months ago

Venus Williams keeps quiet on tennis future following US Open opening round loss

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 …

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