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FILE - In this July 7, 2021, file photo, Switzerland's Roger Federer wipes his brow during the men's singles quarterfinals match against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz on day nine of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Federer pulled out of the upcoming hard-court tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, citing lingering issues with his surgically repaired knee and shedding doubt on his status for the U.S. Open. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
Citing knee, Federer out of Toronto, Cincinnati tournaments

By Howard Fendrich Aug. 05, 2021 02:51 PM EDT

Serbia's Novak Djokovic receives treatment during his third round match against United States' Talyor Fritz at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
The Latest: Djokovic, if fit, and Serena highlight schedule

Feb. 13, 2021 07:01 PM EST

United States' Serena Williams makes a forehand return to Russia's Anastasia Potapova during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Australian Open: No-look shot in Serena's win; COVID fan ban

Feb. 12, 2021 07:12 AM EST

United States' Shelby Rogers makes a backhand return to Serbia's Olga Danilovic during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Australian Open: No fans as Nadal, 3 U.S. women eye 4th Rd

Feb. 12, 2021 02:46 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

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

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

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot against Spain's Rafael Nadal in the final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France. Djokovic and Rafael Nadal both head into 2021 with some major milestones within reach. Djokovic can surpass Roger Federer’s record for most weeks at No. 1 in the ATP rankings, while Nadal can break his tie with Federer for most Grand Slam singles title for a man, 20. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)
TENNIS '21: COVID questions key; Nadal, Djokovic eye records

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 05, 2021 12:04 PM EST

Germany's Alexander Zverev returns the ball to Spain's Rafael Nadal during their semi-final game of the Paris Masters tennis tournament in Paris, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Zverev tops Nadal, sets up Paris Masters final vs. Medvedev

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 07, 2020 12:53 PM EST

Spain's Rafael Nadal poses with the trophy of his one thousandth victory of the ATP at the end of his match against compatriot Feliciano Lopez during the second round of the Paris Masters tennis tournament at the Bercy Arena in Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Nadal earns his 1,000th win in an empty and silent stadium

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 04, 2020 03:52 PM EST

Spain's Garbine Muguruza reacts winning a point to Cori Gauff of the United States, during their Italian Open tennis tournament match, in Rome, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. (Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via AP)
After US Open run, Shapovalov piling up more wins in Rome

By Andrew Dampf Sep. 17, 2020 11:52 AM EDT

Madison Keys, of the United States, reacts to winning a game during her match with Aliona Bolsova, of Spain, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Serena Williams sets up US Open showdown vs. Sloane Stephens

By Howard Fendrich Sep. 03, 2020 09:39 PM EDT

Kristina Mladenovic, of France, returns a shot to Varvara Gracheva, of Russia, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
6-1, 5-1 collapse at Open; Djokovic opts for home over hotel

By Howard Fendrich Sep. 02, 2020 10:07 PM EDT

Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, hits a shot to Ons Jabeur, of Tunisia, during the quarterfinals at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Osaka withdraws in protest; W&S put on hold Thursday

Aug. 26, 2020 09:34 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO SAKKARI IS FROM GREECE, INSTEAD OF GERMANY - Serena Williams arrives for her match with Maria Sakkari, of Greece, during the third round at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Serena Williams likens loss to 'dating a guy you know sucks'

Aug. 25, 2020 07:24 PM EDT

Spectators watch from the stands in protective masks at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Andy Murray wins 1st match in 9 months; men's tennis returns

Aug. 22, 2020 05:41 PM EDT