Venus Williams given Indian Wells wild card

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
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 Won't Play in 2025 Indian Wells Despite Receiving Wild Card Entry
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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.
After Venus Williams' Indian Wells wildcard controversy, tournament releases statement issuing clarification
Amid the controversy surrounding Venus Williams reportedly denying a wildcard entry to the 2025 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament has released a statement issuing clarification.
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 Declines Indian Wells Wild Card
Venus Williams will not participate in the upcoming Indian Wells tournament despite receiving a wild card invitation. Due to prior commitments, Williams commented humorously on the announcement made without her consent.
Venus Williams will not compete at Indian Wells, despite wild card invite
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.
Venus, 44, gets Indian Wells wildcard entry
Venus Williams received a wild-card entry on Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, making next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year.
Venus Williams will not be part of BNP Paribas Open after all
Tennis legend has other commitments overseas during the tournament, was caught off guard by the wild-card announcement ...
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Venus Williams, 44, will not play at BNP Paribas Open
We wish Venus all the best and hope to see her back in Indian Wells in the future." Williams, a seven-time major singles champion and the winner of 49 WTA singles trophies, has not played ...
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Naomi Osaka reveals hidden Venus Williams motivation behind Indian Wells 2025 excitement
Tennis player Naomi Osaka has opened up about how she found the inspiration to play tennis from legend Venus Williams.