Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki awarded 2024 BNP Paribas Open Wild Cards
Former World No. 1s and Grand Slam Champions Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki have been awarded wild cards into the 2024 BNP Paribas Open.
The tournament will be held March 3-17 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Former World No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Williams will return to the desert for the first time since 2019, when she reached the quarterfinal.
The 43-year old’s illustrious career includes 49 WTA titles and four Olympic gold medals (Singles – 2000; Doubles – 2000, 2008, 2012). Williams has spent 11 weeks as the No. 1-ranked singles player in the world, along with eight weeks as the World No. 1 in doubles.
An icon returns ✨@venuswilliams receives a wildcard to compete in #TennisParadise for the first time since 2019! pic.twitter.com/sr1KvA1hOW
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) February 13, 2024
Wozniacki, the 2018 Australian Open and 2011 BNP Paribas Open champion, will return to Tennis Paradise for the first time since the 2019 tournament, following a three-year hiatus from Tour following the birth of her two children. In addition to her 2011 title run, Wozniacki also reached the final on two occasions (2010, 2013). She has spent a total of 71 weeks as the World No. 1, spanning 2010-2011 and again in 2018.
Wozniacki announced her comeback last summer and returned to competition at Montreal in August. She reached the fourth round at the 2023 US Open, a run which included a win over Top 20 player Petra Kvitova.
A welcome return to the desert 🏜
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) February 13, 2024
2011 champion @carowozniacki accepts a wildcard to play in #TennisParadise this year! pic.twitter.com/7GH7xYLnQQ
The remaining WTA and ATP Tour wild card recipients for the singles, doubles and qualifying draws will be announced in the coming weeks.
All BNP Paribas Open tickets & Packages are now on sale, so choose the ticket option that works best for you and get ready to experience world-class tennis and the unparalleled atmosphere of Tennis Paradise, March 3-17. Click here to get your tickets.
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