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Angelique Kerber, of Germany, returns a shot to Anna-Lena Friedsam, of Germany, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Latest: No. 4 seed Tsitsipas beats Cressy at US Open

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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, wears a mask in honor of Breonna Taylor as she speaks in front of a video display of fans before facing Misaki Doi, of Japan, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Osaka wears mask in memory of Breonna Taylor at US Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, Arantxa Rus, of the Netherlands, right, returns a shot from Serena Williams during a match at the Western &amp; Southern Open tennis tournament in New York. There will be neither boos nor cheers at the U.S. Open this year, because spectators were banned from attending the Grand Slam tournament. It is one of several measures meant to protect players and others on-site from getting — or spreading — the novel coronavirus. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

The Latest: 2018 champ Osaka edges Doi in 3 sets at US Open

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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot from Elise Mertens, of Belgium, during the semifinals at the Western &amp; Southern Open tennis tournament Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Naomi Osaka into W&S final after calling for racial justice

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Coco Gauff of the U.S. makes a backhand return to Japan's Naomi Osaka during their third round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

15-year-old Gauff upsets ‘19 champ Osaka at Australian Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Cori 'Coco' Gauff of the U.S. makes a backhand return to Romania's Sorana Cirstea during their second round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Coco Gauff sets up Osaka showdown in Australia; Serena wins

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic in their first round singles match the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Happy families: Osaka, Williams win openers in Australia

By John Pye - Associated Press

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts while competing against Ashleigh Barty of Australia during their women's final at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Osaka set to represent Japan at Tokyo Olympics

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Naomi Osaka of Japan, right, and Ashleigh Barty of Australia pose with their trophies after the final of the women's singles final at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Osaka defeated Barty 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Osaka, Thiem win China Open finals

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN - Associated Press

Ashleigh Barty of Australia hits a return shot while competing against Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands in their semifinal match in the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Thiem, Barty through to China Open finals

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN - Associated Press

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, looks up at the score board during her match against Belinda Bencic, of Switzerland, in the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

‘18 champ Osaka loses to Bencic at US Open; Nadal into QFs

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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, looks up at the score board during her match against Belinda Bencic, of Switzerland, in the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Naomi Osaka, defending champ, loses to Bencic in US Open’s 4th round

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Coco Gauff wipes away tears while talking to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, after Osaka defeated Gauff during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Just 15, Gauff’s US Open ends with loss to 2018 champ Osaka

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Elise Mertens, of Belgium, reacts after scoring a point against Andrea Petkovic, of Germany, during round three of the US Open tennis championships Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)

The Latest: Monfils takes his show to the Open fourth round

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Coco Gauff, of the United States, returns a shot during a first round doubles match at the US Open tennis championships Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)

Analysis: Coco vs. Osaka at US Open could be rivalry’s start

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Alexander Zverev, of Germany, returns a shot to Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)

The Latest: 2014 Open champ Cilic to face Isner in 3rd Rd

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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot to Anna Blinkova, of Russia, during the first round of the US Open tennis tournament Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Michael Owens)

Star power: Osaka wins at US Open as Kaepernick, Kobe watch

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, looks up a replay as she faces Sofia Kenin, of the United States, in the quarterfinals of the Western &amp; Southern Open tennis tournament Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Mason, Ohio. Osaka withdrew from the match with an injury. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

US OPEN ‘19: Things feel better for Osaka back in New York

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Maria Sharapova, of Russia, returns a serve from Ashleigh Barty, of Australia, at the Western &amp; Southern Open tennis tournament Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. in Mason, Ohio. (Meg Vogel/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

Serena vs. Sharapova set for prime time on Day 1 of US Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Australia's Ashley Barty reacts after beating Germany's Julia Goerges during the final match of the Nature Valley Classic at Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, England, Sunday June 23, 2019. (Tim Goode/PA via AP)

Analysis: New No. 1 Barty’s rapid rise could be just a start

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press