The journey of women’s tennis to what it is today has not always been a bed of roses. As Indian Wells is just around the corner, it’s one of the most prestigious events and a part of the WTA tour. A lot of tennis players, including Venus Williams, are ready to make a mark in the tournament. Well, as the tournaments are here, Alexandra Stevenson, a former American tennis star, opens up about the women’s tennis Golden Era, recalling her time when she first made it to Indian Wells.

Not only that, the 43-year-old American tennis player also took some big names, including Venus Williams, Steffi Graf, and Lindsay Davenport, who made this sport look cool during that time. Let’s take a look at what the former American has to say about the golden era of women’s tennis.

Alexandra Stevenson recalls the golden era of women’s tennis 

Just like how women are equally dominating tennis, just on the men’s side of the game, there was a time when female tennis players’ involvement had grown and paved the way for other superstars in the sport. While new-generation fans might not remember it, recently the 43-year-old Stevenson, in her latest podcast interview, opened up about the time when she made it to the main draw of the event.

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She looked back to the time when she was 15 and highlighted how, even at that time, the tournament was considered a big event. Stevenson also highlighted how, in some way or the other, it was a monumental era for women’s tennis, as several players, including Lindsay Davenport, Steffi Graf, and Venus Williams, were a part of the event.

She said, “It was at the Hyatt Grand Champions, those old courts, and I have the t-shirt that the tournament gave you, and it had the draw on the back of it. And in that draw has Monica Seles, Stephanie, Steffi Graf, Lindsay Davenport, a bunch I think Venus Williams was on there, and a bunch of other names that it’s just so cool to look at because it was really, that was when women’s tennis was a big deal.” 

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Not only that, she also mentioned how it was around when women’s tennis was a big deal, and they were the popular name representing the arena. Subsequently, decades later, while several names have taken retirement from the sport, the seven-time Grand Slam champion is ready to make a comeback into the tournament, once again. A few days ago, she opened up about her thoughts about setting her big goal at the Sunshine Doubles. In the meantime, Venus Williams, one pioneer of the women’s sport, gave a striking update. 

Venus Williams’ goals for Indian Wells 

Just a few weeks ago, Venus Williams shared a video on her YouTube channel and talked about her biggest goal for the first few months after missing out on the Australian Open. She stated, “One of my big goals is to play in the United States, to play in the Miami Open and at Indian Wells. I have not played there since 2019 due to injuries.” 

Along with that, she also mentioned how it’s been a lot of years since she has played tennis at home, one reason behind focusing on the tournament. Not only that, after receiving a wildcard for the event, it will be interesting to see the seven-time Grand Slam champion play in the Indian Wells.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on the women’s golden era related to the Indian Wells? Do let us know in the comment section below.