Despite invite, Venus 'not playing' Indian Wells

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Indian Wells boss breaks silence as Venus Williams publicly rejects wildcard

Indian Wells organisers prematurely announced that Venus Williams would be competing this year.

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

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.

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Venus won't rise in Indian Wells despite invite: report

Veteran American tennis star Venus Williams has reportedly turned down an offer of a wildcard into the prestigious Indian Wells tournament.

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Despite invite, Venus 'not playing' Indian Wells

During an appearance in Denmark on Sunday, former world No. 1 Venus Williams said she would not play at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open in California, a decision the tournament confirmed in a social media post, adding that "we wish Venus all the best."

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Venus Williams Declines Wildcard for Indian Wells

Venus Williams   Former world number one Venus Williams has turned down a wildcard invitation for next month’s Indian Wells tournament. Organisers announced last week that the 44-year-old had been offered a spot, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion has opted not to take it. “Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wildcard this year,” the tournament said in a statement on X, attributed to director Tommy Haas. “We wi…

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Former world number 1 Venus Williams will not participate in the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells next month after refusing the wild card invitation, the tournament announced this Sunday (23). “Our team has been informed that Venus will not accept the wild card this year,” tournament director Tommy Haas said in a statement. “We wish Venus the best and look forward to seeing her return to Indian Wells in the future.” Read more Mercedes reveals …