Diane Parry vs Venus Williams Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | First Round
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Venus Williams begins yet another campaign at Indian Wells against Diane Parry.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Diane Parry vs Venus Williams prediction
Diane Parry impressed in qualifying, as she defeated Elizabeth Mandlik and Lulu Sun without dropping a set. Her best result of the season was a semi-final appearance in Ostrava a month ago. There was also a quarter-final in Fujairah, but Parry has also struggled at times in the early part of 2026, with early qualifying defeats at the Australian Open and Merida Open.
Venus Williams is her first-round opponent. She made her debut at this event all the way back in 1998, reaching the semi-finals at just 17. That stands as her joint best result, having also made the last four in 2001 and 2018. Williams has started the season with four straight defeats and is still searching for her first singles victory of 2026. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion competed in Austin last week but lost to Ajla Tomljanovic in straight sets.
Williams is still competitive in matches, but she is physically compromised and vulnerable, with Parry being the clear favourite to come through and win if she maintains her qualifying form.
Diane Parry vs Venus Williams tip: Diane Parry to win
