Serena Williams overcame Monica Niculescu to win in straight sets . The World No 1 has not played at Indian Wells that year . She was jeered by fans and allegedly subjected to racist abuse since 2001 . But American was given standing ovation as she made emotional return .
Serena Williams overcame Monica Niculescu to win in straight sets . The World No 1 has not played at Indian Wells since 2001 . She was jeered by fans and allegedly subjected to racist abuse that year . But American was given standing ovation as she made emotional return .