Venus Williams will make her return to tennis at next month's Indian Wells Masters, accepting a wildcard entry at the age of 44. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not competed on the WTA Tour since her first-round exit at the Miami Open in March 2024.

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Former world No. 1 Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The 44-year-old will be returning to court after nearly a year.