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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

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 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

Italy's Marco Cecchinato celebrates winning his fourth round match against Belgium's David Goffin in four sets 7-5, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, June 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Novak Djokovic’s next French Open foe was cleared of match-fixing

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki makes a forehand return during a practice session on Rod Laver Arena ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Women to watch at the Australian Open

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 11, 2017, file photo, Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka returns the ball to Spain's Rafael Nadal during their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium, in Paris. Wawrinka won at the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015 and the U.S. Open in 2016, but never made it past the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

WIMBLEDON ‘17: Roger Federer seeks record 8th championship

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

An emotional Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy as he celebrates winning his tenth French Open title against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka in three sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1, during their men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Sunday, June 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon tuneup for extra rest

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Spain's Rafael Nadal looks at rain clouds in his quarterfinal match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France. Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

The Latest: Murray bemused by chair umpire’s time violation

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Romania's Simona Halep plays a shot against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France. Monday, June 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

The Latest: US Open runner-up Pliskova in 1st French Open QF

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FILE - In this May 14, 2017, file photo, Rafael Nadal plays a shot in the final of the Madrid Open tennis tournament against Dominic Thiem, in Madrid, Spain. Heading into the French Open, the men at Nos. 1-5 in the ATP rankings are all 30 or older for the first time in history, the latest sign that the current crop of tennis stars has enviable staying power _ and raising questions about when a new face will emerge at the top of the game. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza, File)

FRENCH OPEN ‘17: What do you know about the clay-court Slam?

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2017, file photo, Britain's Andy Murray makes a forehand return to United States' Sam Querrey during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Heading into the French Open, the men at Nos. 1-5 in the ATP rankings are all 30 or older for the first time in history. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, FIle)

FRENCH OPEN ‘17: Rafael Nadal seeks his record 10th title

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Britain's Andy Murray serves during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Capsules on top men’s players at the 2017 Australian Open

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Serena Williams of the U.S. waves after defeating Brazil's Teliana Pereira during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Paris. Williams won 6-2, 6-1. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Serena, Venus Williams both win 6-2, 6-1 on same court at French Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Serena Williams of the U.S. returns in her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Thursday, June 4, 2015. Williams won in three sets 4-6, 6-3, 6-0. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Serena Williams fights off illness, advances to third French Open final

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Serena Williams of the U.S. clenches her fist after scoring a point in the quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Sara Errani at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Djokovic beats 9-time French Open champ Nadal in quarters

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Maria Sharapova of Russia looks dejected after losing a point to Angelique Kerber of Germany during their women's singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Wimbledon 2014: Maria Sharapova upset by Angelique Kerber

By Stephen Wilson - Associated Press

Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic returns the ball during the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against John Isner of the U.S. at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Sunday, June 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

No US men in French Open: Isner loses to Berdych

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Roger Federer loses to Ernests Gulbis in 4th round of French Open

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Romania's Simona Halep throws her racket away after missing a return during the third round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Spain's Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Saturday, May 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Nadal’s bad back offers off-court drama at French

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press