Friday at the BNP Paribas Open 2016 in Indian Wells was all about the return of the Williams sisters as the two world-class players received a very warm welcome in the Californian desert.
After Serena Williams ended an absence from Indian Wells that lasted for more than a decade with her return last year, it was Venus Williams turn to finally return to one of the WTA tour’s most prestigious tournaments on Friday.
Playing Japan’s Kurumi Nara, Williams completed her first Indian Wells match in 15 years, receiving a very favorable welcome by the crowd.