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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — One sister is rusty, just beginning a comeback after having a baby. The other is rejuvenated at 37, back in the world’s top 10. An unwanted rivalry with roots going back 20 years had its latest chapter Monday night at the BNP Paribas Open, with Venus Williams beating sister Serena […]

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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Serena Williams is returning to tournament play for the first time since giving birth in September. Williams was among the entries released Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which runs March 5-18 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. It will be the two-time champion’s first tournament in 14 months, since […]

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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Serena Williams withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open that begins Wednesday because of a left knee injury, leaving the desert tournament without the world’s top-ranked women’s player. The withdrawal also cost Williams a chance to retain her top ranking. Angelique Kerber, a two-time semifinalist and now the highest-seeded woman in […]

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open who said women’s pro tennis players “ride on the coattails of the men” resigned Monday night, ending his 29-year association with the event. Tournament owner Larry Ellison said in a statement that Raymond Moore was quitting as chief executive officer and tournament director […]

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Hours before Serena Williams made her return to the Indian Wells finals on Sunday, tournament CEO Raymond Moore made some incredibly sexist comments regarding women players in the WTA, saying they should drop to their knees and thank Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and other prominent players of the men’s game for elevating the level of the women’s game. “In […]

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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Struggling with her serve and a rash of errors, Serena Williams overcame a slow start to beat Sloane Stephens 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-2 in the fourth round at the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday, extending her winning streak to 14 matches. Maria Sharapova struggled mightily, too, losing 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 […]

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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Serena Williams is settling right on into the BNP Paribas Open, producing a quick, business-like effort in advancing to the fourth round Sunday while enjoying her return after a 14-year absence. She beat up-and-comer Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan 6-2, 6-0 in 53 minutes, a routine affair compared to the emotional […]