14 Feb 2024, 6:38 a.m.
In an exciting development for tennis fans, Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki have been granted wild cards for the 2024 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Williams, a former World No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam champion, will be making her much-anticipated return to the tournament after a five-year hiatus since 2019.
On the other hand, Caroline Wozniacki, another former World No. 1, will be making her debut at the prestigious event. The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 3-17 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, promising thrilling matches and high stakes.
Wozniacki's wild card entry marks her first participation in the BNP Paribas Open since 2019, following a three-year break from the tour. The Danish player, who has previously clinched the Australian Open and the BNP Paribas Open titles, has spent an impressive total of 71 weeks as the World No. 1.
After making a successful comeback last summer, Wozniacki advanced to the fourth round of the 2023 US Open, demonstrating her enduring prowess on the court. As the tennis world eagerly awaits the BNP Paribas Open, the announcement of the remaining wild card recipients for the tournament is expected in the coming weeks. This development adds an extra layer of anticipation to the event, as fans look forward to seeing these tennis powerhouses in action.