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Venus Williams will not take part in Indian Wells despite the tournament announcing her as a wildcard; The 44-year-old has not competed since the Miami Open in March 2024; watch ATP and WTA action throughout 2025 live on Sky Sports Tennis
Tennis legend Venus Williams will not play at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, the tournament revealed.
The development comes days after it announced she would compete after accepting a wild-card entry.
“Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wild card this year,” the event posted on X in a statement attributed to tournament director Tommy Haas.
“We wish Venus all the best and hope to see her back in Indian Wells in the future.” The 44-year-old has not competed since the Miami Open in March 2024.
The seven-time singles Grand Slam champion earlier confirmed to the TennisWeekly Podcast rumours of her professional return were not true.