Raducanu to return at Indian Wells after Dubai security incident, media report

February 28, 2025 11:01 AM

Raducanu to return at Indian Wells after Dubai security incident, media report

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu will compete at Indian Wells next week in her first Tour appearance since Dubai, where a man exhibited "fixated behaviour" towards her and was removed from the stands during her match, British media reported. The BBC and Sky Sports reported that Raducanu would be given extra security at Indian Wells, which runs from March 5-16. Briton Raducanu looked distressed in her second-round match against Karolina Muchova in the Dubai Championships last week, and s...

Venus Williams will not play Indian Wells, despite wild card invite

February 24, 2025 11:23 AM

Venus Williams will not play 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. Williams, who played only two tournaments last season, said at a speaking event in Denmark that she had not been told of the wildcard before the tournament announced it on Wednesday and added that she was unable to compete due to prior commitments. "I found the announcement super amusing because, I don't know, people seem to be ...

Venus Williams given wildcard for Indian Wells tournament

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...