Venus Williams has not played since losing in the first round of the Miami Open last March, but was announced as part of the Indian Wells line-up for next month

The jeers appeared to be in response to Venus withdrawing from the semi-final between the two siblings, citing a knee injury. Her father, Richard, later accused fans of racial abuse. Venus did not return to the tournament until 2015, a year after Serena.

Venus Williams hasn't played in a professional tennis match since March 2024, and she's ready to make her return. The seven-time major singles champion will compete at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, which begins on March 5. The tournament announced the news on Wednesday.