February 20, 2025 2:08 PM

Venus Williams given wildcard for Indian Wells tournament

Former world number one Venus Williams has been given a wildcard for this year's Indian Wells tournament, organisers said on Wednesday, allowing the 44-year-old American to compete at the WTA 1000-level event for the 10th time. The seven-times Grand Slam champion boycotted the tournament for 15 years after fans subjected her younger sister Serena and family to racist abuse during her 2001 final victory over Kim Clijsters. Venus, whose withdrawal from the semi-final against her sister due to in...