Venus Williams practices at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, ahead of the championships which start on Monday, June 29, 2023
VENUS WILLIAMS will not play at the Indian Wells Open, the tournament revealed today.
The development comes days after it was 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 Indian Wells Open previously issued a press release revealing the former world number one had been awarded a wild card to make her 10th appearance at the tournament.
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.
“I’m not playing,” she confirmed. “I’m going to be overseas. I’m not gonna be here.”
