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FILE - Peng Shuai of China celebrates after winning the women's singles match against Venus Williams of the United States in the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Stadium in Beijing, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. The disappearance of tennis star Peng Shuai in China following her accusation of sexual assault against a former top Communist Party official has shined a spotlight on similar cases involving political dissidents, entertainers, business leaders and others who have run afoul of the authorities. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
Tennis trailblazer: Peng known for her grit on the court

By Andrew Dampf Nov. 19, 2021 07:46 AM EST

The Serbian mixed doubles team of Nina Stojanovic, left, and Novak Djokovic play during the quarterfinals of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Serbia coach: team was against Djokovic's mixed doubles play

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 29, 2021 12:22 PM EDT

The Serbian mixed doubles team of Nina Stojanovic, left, and Novak Djokovic play during the quarterfinals of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Olympic Tournament Mixed Double

Jul. 29, 2021 10:04 AM EDT

Belinda Bencic, of Switzerland, becomes emotional after defeating Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, during the semifinals of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
'An answer for everything': Djokovic in Olympic medal rounds

By Andrew Dampf Jul. 29, 2021 05:16 AM EDT

Jiri Liptak, of Czech Republic, competes in the men's trap at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Olympics Latest: US women's volleyball reaches quarterfinals

Jul. 28, 2021 08:36 PM EDT

Elina Svitolina, of Ukraine, returns to Laura Siegemund, of Germany, during the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Olympic Tournament Women Singles

Jul. 25, 2021 07:24 AM EDT

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns the ball to Jennifer Brady of the United States during their match at the WTA tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (Thomas Kienzle/Pool via AP)
Kvitova beats Brady 6-4, 6-3 on return to Stuttgart

Apr. 20, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

Keys returns to tour in Doha and beats 6th seed Bencic

Mar. 02, 2021 11:39 AM EST
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — In her first match since September, former U.S. Open finalist Madison Keys beat Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-1 at the Qatar Open on Tuesday. ...

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

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

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic serves against Germany's Laura Siegemund in the quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
French Open Glance: Kenin-Kvitova, Swiatek-Podoroska in SFs

Oct. 07, 2020 05:17 PM EDT

Sofia Kenin of the U.S. plays a shot against Danielle Collins of the U.S. in the quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
French SF pits "miracle" Kvitova vs. winning-obsessed Kenin

By John Leicester And Andrew Dampf Oct. 07, 2020 01:54 PM EDT

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic celebrates winning her fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against China's Zhang Shuai in two sets 6-2, 6-4, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Coach? Motivator? Kenin's dad moves, Paris match changes

By Howard Fendrich And Jerome Pugmire Oct. 05, 2020 05:46 PM EDT

Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta wipes his face in the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Germany's Daniel Altmaier at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
The Latest: Carreño Busta downplays stomach issue after win

Oct. 05, 2020 06:31 AM EDT

Germany's Laura Siegemund plays a shot against France's Kristina Mladenovic in the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Mladenovic pins French meltdown on US Open lockdown, no-call

By Jerome Pugmire And Andrew Dampf Sep. 29, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Denmark's Clara Tauson plays a shot against Jennifer Brady of the U.S. in the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Mladenovic collapses again but blames umpire, Djokovic wins

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 29, 2020 11:23 AM EDT