California, March 6 -- There was an eighth consecutive singles loss for seven-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one Venus Williams.
American Williams, 45, has not won since she became the second oldest woman to win a WTA Tour-level singles match by beating Peyton Stearns at the Washington Open last July.
Making her 10th appearance at Indian Wells, and first since 2024, the 554th-ranked Williams was beaten 6-3 6-7 (4-7) 6-1 by French world number 111 Diane Parry, who will play American 15th seed Madison Keys in the second round, according to BBC sport.
Williams, who has now experienced opening-round exits in her last five tournaments, felt the windy conditions in California played a part in the defeat.
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