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Back in 2001, age 19, she lifted her second Indian Wells trophy by beating Kim Clijsters — but she and her family were racially abused by some members of the crowd after sister Venus withdrew from their semifinal with an injury.
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“I understand both perspectives very well and wrestled with them for a long time. I’m just following my heart on this one.”
Her decision was welcomed by tournament CEO Raymond Moore, who confirmed that she had accepted a wild card for the event. “We really look forward to watching her compete again,” he said.
