er Williams overcame ion Niculescu to win in straight sets . The World No 1 has not competed at the event since 2001 . She was jeered by fans and allegedly subjected to racist abuse that year . But ##erer 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 .