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Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, right, hugs Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina after winning their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
The Latest: No. 1 Djokovic reaches 40th Grand Slam semifinal

By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2021 09:48 AM EDT

Poland's Iga Swiatek, right, plays a return to Slovenia's Kaja Juvan during their first round match on day two of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, Monday, May 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
French Open Women Singles

May. 31, 2021 06:02 PM EDT

Poland's Iga Swiatek, right, plays a return to Slovenia's Kaja Juvan during their first round match on day two of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, Monday, May 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
King vs queen: Defending French champs practice together

By John Leicester And Sam Petrequin May. 31, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

Cori Gauff, of the United States, returns the ball to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their semi-final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Saturday, May 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
ATP Rome, Italy Men Singles

May. 30, 2021 11:10 AM EDT

Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating Romania's Patricia Maria Tig during their first round match of the French open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
The Latest: Madison Keys wins just before midnight in Paris

May. 30, 2021 05:00 AM EDT

Spain's Rafael Nadal, left, takes his towel from coach Carlos Moya during a training session at Roland Garros stadium ahead of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
FRENCH OPEN 2021: Rafael Nadal's magic numbers are 14 and 21

By Howard Fendrich May. 29, 2021 11:09 AM EDT

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning against Federico Coria of Argentina in their tennis match, during the Belgrade Open tennis tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
FRENCH OPEN 2021: Is it time for the changing of the guard?

By Howard Fendrich May. 28, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

FILE - Light rain falls over center court as Serbia's Novak Djokovic, left, serves against Colombia's Daniel Elahi Galan in a third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, in this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, file photo. There will be night sessions at the French Open’s main stadium for the first time this year. The tournament begins Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Paris. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
FRENCH OPEN 2021: Federer, Serena at last Paris Slam of 30s

By Howard Fendrich May. 26, 2021 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Serbia's Novak Djokovic in three sets, 6-0, 6-2, 7-5, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, in this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, file photo. The AP has put together a quiz for you to test your knowledge before the clay-court major championship begins Sunday. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)
FRENCH OPEN 2021: AP's tennis quiz is no Slam dunk

By Howard Fendrich May. 25, 2021 11:55 AM 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. ...

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

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

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

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 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

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

FILE - Sky Brown, 11, celebrates after maxing out her time on her first run during the women's skateboard park qualifier round at the X Games in Minneapolis, in this Friday, Aug, 2, 2019, file photo. It’s understandable if names such as skateboarder Sky Brown, Denver Nuggets center Bol Bol or French Open champion Iga Swiatek don’t ring an instant bell. Just wait, though. By the time 2021 ends, they could be making an even bigger name for themselves. (Nicole Neri/Star Tribune via AP, File)
The name game: A few athletes primed for breakouts in '21

By Pat Graham Dec. 30, 2020 02:32 PM EST