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Venus Williams Declines BNP Paribas Wild Card, Ending Comeback Hopes

2/24/2025

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Venus Williams has officially turned down a wild card for the BNP Paribas Open, as revealed by tournament director Tommy Haas. The 44-year-old tennis icon, who hasn't played since March 2024, will be abroad, putting to rest any speculation about her comeback to the sport she once dominated.

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Venus Williams has officially turned down a wild card for the BNP Paribas Open, as revealed by tournament director Tommy Haas. The 44-year-old tennis icon, who hasn't played since March 2024, will be abroad, putting to rest any speculation about her comeback to the sport she once dominated.