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FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Rafael Nadal, of Spain, returns a shot to Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. Nadal will compete in the Australian Open tennis tournament beginning Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier, File)

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ‘20: Nadal, Djokovic, Federer still on top

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2020, file photo, Ashleigh Barty, of Australia, plays a shot during her match against Jennifer Brady, of the United States, at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia. Barty will be competing in the Australian Open tennis tournament, beginning Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard, File)

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ‘20: Serena Williams tries again for No. 24

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A spectator wears a mask as smoke haze shrouds Melbourne during an Australian Open practice session at Melbourne Park in Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Smoke haze and poor air quality caused by wildfires temporarily suspended practice sessions for the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday, but qualifying began later in the morning in &quot;very poor&quot; conditions and amid complaints by at least one player who was forced to forfeit her match. (Michael DodgeAAP Image via AP)

Bad air doesn’t stop qualifying for Australian Open

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, during the men's final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Djokovic is seeded No. 1 for the U.S. Open, which he won last year for the third time. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

US Open ‘19: As usual, Djokovic, Nadal, Federer lead the way

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Naomi Osaka, of Japan, kisses the trophy after defeating Naomi Osaka, of Japan, in the women's final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Osaka is ranked No. 1 heading into the U.S. Open, where she will attempt to defend a Grand Slam title for the first time. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

US Open ‘19: No. 1 Osaka defends; Serena Williams eyes 24th

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 8, 2019, file photo, Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates after winning her women's final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Marketa Vondrousova, of the Czech Republic, at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. Barty will be competing in the 2019 Wimbledon tournament.(AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

Wimbledon ‘19: Serena eyes 24th; Sharapova makes Slam return

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 10, 2018, file photo, Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Austria's Dominic Thiem during the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

FRENCH OPEN ‘19: Nadal eyes 12th; Djokovic, Federer 2nd each

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FILE - In this June 9, 2018, file photo, Romania's Simona Halep holds the trophy as she celebrates after defeating against Sloane Stephens, of the United States, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, in the finals of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

FRENCH OPEN ‘19: Serena Williams tries again for 24th major

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serbia's Novak Djokovic makes a forehand return to Japan's Kei Nishikori during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Latest: A pep talk from son helps Djokovic in Australia

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France's Lucas Pouille celebrates after defeating Canada's Milos Raonic in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Pouille’s drought-breaking Australian run reaches semifinals

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina makes a forehand return to United States' Madison Keys during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Latest: Sore, tired Djokovic expects to be OK for QFs

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Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic makes a forehand return to United States's Amanda Anisimova during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Latest: Stephens loses to Pavlyuchenkova in 4th round

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Japan's Naomi Osaka throws her racket in frustration during her third round match against Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

The Latest: Pouille tops wild-card Popyrin at Australian

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United States' Madison Keys hits a forehand return to Australia's Destanee Aiava during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

The Latest: Thiem fends off Paire in 5 at Australian Open

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FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2019, file photo, Simona Halep of Romania hits a forehand to Ash Barty of Australia during their women's singles match at the Sydney International tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia. Halep will be competing in the Australian Open that runs Jan. 14-27, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ‘19: Halep No. 1; Williams seeks 24th major

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, file photo, Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the ATP World Tour Finals men's singles tennis match at O2 arena in London. Djokovic is one of the men to keep an eye on at the Australian Open, Jan. 14-27, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ‘19: Djokovic, Federer each eye title No. 7

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Romania's Simona Halep clenches her fist after defeating Spain's Garbine Muguruza during their semifinal match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2018. Halep won 6-1, 6-4. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

All top players set for Australian Open in January

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FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Rafael Nadal, of Spain, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Kevin Anderson, of South Africa, in the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Nadal is the men's No. 1 seed at this year's U.S. Open, which starts Monday. (AP Photo/Andres Kudack, File)

US OPEN ‘18: Nadal aims for 2nd title in a row in New York

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Switzerland's Roger Federer makes a forehand return to South Korea's Hyeon Chung during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Federer in record 7th Aussie Open final after Chung retires

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki eyes the ball to make a return to Belgium's Elise Mertens during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

The Latest: Marin Cilic reaches 1st Australian Open final

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