article_snippet: (CNN)Serena Williams had a big decision to make earlier this year, and Venus Williams wanted to run it by Venus Williams parents.
article_snippet: Venus Williams wanted to see whether they would support Venus Williams going back to Indian Wells, California, to play in a tournament Venus Williams had skipped 13 times since winning in 2001.
article_snippet: The last time Venus Williams was there, Venus Williams had been booed loudly and lustfully.
article_snippet: The fans were upset and sensed some sort of conspiracy that Venus Williams didn't have to face Venus Williams talented older sister in the semifinals.
article_snippet: Venus Williams had withdrawn 10 minutes before their match with a knee injury.
article_snippet: Many fans didn't buy it and thought it was orchestrated to give CNN)Serena Williams a chance for extra rest.
article_snippet: Two days later, during the championship match, Venus Williams, 19 at the time, was jeered when Venus Williams did well and cheered when Venus Williams fared poorly.
article_snippet: Neither Serena nor Venus has played in the tennis tournament since.
article_snippet: That will end Friday when Serena Williams, the world No. 1, faces Monica Niculescu, the 68th-ranked player in a second-round match.
article_snippet: Two of the most important were with Venus Williams parents.
article_snippet: Venus Williams told them Venus Williams wouldn't go back if them didn't want Venus Williams to go.
article_snippet: Venus Williams dad said it would be a big mistake not to come back, Her dad said.
article_snippet: Venus Williams, the No. 11 singles player, isn't playing in the tennis tournament, but Williams said Williams older sister was 100% behind Williams.
highlights_snippet: Neither Serena or Venus Williams has played in the tournament since .
  