Victoria Azarenka has accepted a main draw wild card into this year’s BNP Paribas Open. We reported earlier in the month that Azarenka had taken a step closer to winning a custody battle for her son Leo, and just last night we reported that Azarenka appears to have a new coach.

Today, we learn that her season will begin at Indian Wells. Azarenka has not played since Wimbledon last season.

Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka has a special announcement about #BNPPO18...MORE >> https://t.co/to9SIbAWTV pic.twitter.com/p4Bu26EjU2

— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) January 31, 2018