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FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, Japan's Naomi Osaka walks into Margaret Court Arena for her second round singles match against China's Zheng Saisai at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia. Naomi Osaka is a tennis superstar, the highest-earning female athlete in the world and represents Japan, making her a strong medal contender for the host country. Then, of course, came the series of events that began unfolding less than two months before the July start of the Summer Games.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File)
Australian Open Women Singles

Jul. 04, 2021 11:46 AM EDT

Novak Djokovic attends a socially distanced online media conference from the Main Interview Room ahead of The Championships 2021, Wimbledon, in London, Saturday June 26, 2021. (Florian Eisele/Pool via AP)
WIMBLEDON 2021: Djokovic, Murray, Kvitova-Stephens on Day 1

Jun. 27, 2021 12:01 PM EDT

Russia's Aslan Karatsev wipes the sweat from his face during his semifinal against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
The Latest: Djokovic into Australian Open final for 9th time

Feb. 18, 2021 01:07 AM EST

Croatia's Donna Vekic is treated by a trainer during a break in her fourth round match against United States' Jennifer Brady at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
The Latest: No. 1 Barty into Australian Open quarterfinals

Feb. 14, 2021 11:17 PM EST

Italy's Fabio Fognini reacts while playing against Australia's Alex De Minaur during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
The Latest: Greek player tested negative in Australia

Feb. 13, 2021 02:10 AM EST

Spectators are asked to leave Rod Laver Arena during the third round match between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and United States' Talyor Fritz at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, will begin its third lockdown on Friday due to a rapidly spreading COVID-19 cluster centered on hotel quarantine.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
The Latest: Hurt Djokovic casts doubt over 4th-round match

Feb. 11, 2021 09:52 PM EST

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, smiles after defeating France's Gilles Simon after their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
The Latest: Tsitsipas routs Simon to reach 2nd round

Feb. 08, 2021 08:24 PM EST

Germany's Angelique Kerber makes a backhand return to Greece's Maria Sakkar during a tuneup event ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Fans are in, but crowd numbers are thin at Australian Open

Justin Bergman Feb. 08, 2021 02:40 AM EST

Austria's Dominic Thiem reacts after winning a point against Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Djokovic: "makes my heart full" to see Aussie Open crowd

By John Pye Feb. 07, 2021 08:48 PM EST

United States' Venus Williams celebrates after winning a point against Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
The Latest: Shapovalov edges teenage Sinner in 1st round

Feb. 07, 2021 07:03 PM EST

Belgium's Elise Mertens leaps as she holds her trophy after defeating Estonia's Kaia Kanepi in the final of the Gippsland Trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Barty back with a tournament win; Russia wins ATP Cup final

By John Pye Feb. 06, 2021 09:30 PM EST

Spain's Rafael Nadal makes a backhand return to Austria's Dominic Thiem during an exhibition tennis event in Adelaide, Australia, Friday, Jan 29. 2021. (Kelly Barnes/AAP Image via AP)
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: Serena, Novak, Rafa chasing history

By Howard Fendrich Feb. 06, 2021 03:46 PM EST

United States' Venus Williams makes a backhand return to Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic during a tuneup tournament ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021: Serena, Venus Williams on court Day 1

Feb. 06, 2021 01:52 PM EST

Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu at a tuneup event ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Serena Williams, Osaka drawn in same half at Australian Open

By John Pye Feb. 05, 2021 05:14 AM EST

Australia's Nick Kyrgios prepares to throw his racket into the stands during his match against Croatia's Borna Coric at a tuneup event ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Williams withdraws from semifinals in Australian Open tuneup

By John Pye Feb. 04, 2021 08:52 PM EST

Japan's Naomi Osaka walks out onto court for her match against Britain's Katie Boulter during a tuneup event ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
COVID case at Australian Open hotel cancels play at tuneups

By John Pye Feb. 03, 2021 05:57 AM EST

Officials man the entry gates to Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. The Australian Open site has the feel of a major this week with six tournaments being contested at Melbourne Park. Usually the tuneup tournaments Down Under are spread around the capital cities and some of the biggest stars have time off competitive play in the week before the first Grand Slam of the season. Not this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the entire preparation for the Australian Open. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
So many events in Melbourne, until COVID disrupted the plan

By John Pye Feb. 03, 2021 03:04 AM EST

United States' Venus Williams rests in her chair during break in her match against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in a tuneup tournament ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
Nadal sidelined; team Djokovic wins to open ATP Cup defense

By John Pye Feb. 01, 2021 09:41 PM EST

Germany's Laura Siegmund makes a backhand return to Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas during a tuneup tournament ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
Serena Williams through easily in Australian Open tuneup

By John Pye Jan. 31, 2021 11:19 PM EST

Russell Dawson of the Koomurri Aboriginal Dancers participates in a smoking ceremony during Australia Day ceremonies in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Australia marks national day with protests, calming words

Jan. 25, 2021 11:04 PM EST