The former world number one in singles and doubles lost in the first round of the Masters 1000 and began his 31st straight season as a professional.
After a long break that lasted just over six months, Venus Williams (487°) He returned to play professionally at the age of 43 at the Indian Wells Masters 1000where he was eliminated in the first round against the Japanese Nao Hibino (80th) 6-2, 3-6 and 0-6 in two hours and four minutes.
The American, former number one in the WTA ranking in singles and doubles, brother of the historical also Serena Williamshas not played since he joined the US Openin August 2023, and He was never able to play again because of the intensity of the circuitso choose specific tournaments to play and accepted the invitation to the M1000 in the United States.
The oldest of the siblings has won three of the last 15 official matchesbut set a new record: He has been a professional for 31 consecutive seasons. In fact, when it officially debuted, it barely did 28 of the 95 tennis players who make up the main draw at Indian Wells… have been born!
Podoroska won her debut at Indian Wells
Nadia Podoroskathe Argentine tennis player who It is located in the 84th place in the rankinghe entered in the main draw of Indian Wells due to the loss of Spanish Paula Badosa, who retired due to injury. In this edition, Rosario showed a great level and eliminated American Ashlyn Krueger (71st) through 3-6, 6-3 and 6-3 in just two hours of the game. Next time will face Kazakh Elena Rybakina (4th), in what would be a difficult stop.
Source: Tycsports
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