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In this file photo, Serbia's Novak Djokovic is shown after defeating Croatia's Marin Cilic during their Davis Cup tennis semi-final match at Madrid Arena in Madrid, Spain, on Dec. 3, 2021. Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to Melbourne, ending months of uncertainty about his participation because of the strict COVID-19 vaccination requirements in place for the tournament. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) **FILE**

Djokovic given medical exemption to play at Australian Open

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Woke and Withdrawn Athletes in Sports Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Woke athletes do not need more safe spaces

By Dave Seminara

Romania's Simona Halep makes a forehand return to Belgium's Elise Mertens during their fourth round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

The Latest: Nadal beats Kyrgios to reach QFs in Australia

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Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates after defeating Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Australian Open Glance: Ash Barty, Coco Gauff eye quarters

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Venus Williams, of the United States, chases down a shot from Zheng Saisai, of China, during the first round of the US Open tennis tournament Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

At 21st US Open, Venus Williams still loves her ‘job,’ wins

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Doug Barron leads suspended Dick’s Sporting Goods Open

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Ireland's Shane Lowry gestures as he looks dome the 6th hole from the tee during the final round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 21, 2019.(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

The Latest: Shane Lowry wins British Open by 6 strokes

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Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke acknowledges the crowd after getting a birdie on the 5th green during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 18, 2019.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: Woods ‘sore’ and not moving well at British Open

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The Dunluce Links course at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Saturday, July 6, 2019. The Open Golf Championship will be played at Royal Portrush marking a historic return to Northern Ireland after it was last played there in 1951. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

A trivia quiz on British Open, golf’s oldest championship

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits an approach shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the Canadian Open golf championship in Ancaster, Ontario, on Sunday, June 9, 2019. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

McIlroy wins Canadian Open with scorching final-round 61

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Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. celebrates winning her fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Spain's Aliona Bolsova in two sets 6-3-, 6-0, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

She was just 17: Amanda Anisimova 1st born in 2000s into Slam QF

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Switzerland's Roger Federer looks on during a press conference at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Italy, Tuesday, May 14, 2019. (Ettore Ferrari/ANSA via AP)

‘In the mood’: Federer seeks more clay matches in Rome

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

File-This Nov. 1, 2018, file photo shows Graeme McDowell, of Northern Ireland, watching his drive off the 12th tee during the third round of the RSM Classic golf tournament in St. Simons Island, Ga. &quot;Getting my playing privileges was a huge goal this year. It's a goal I've never had before,&quot; McDowell said. &quot;When you're in the top 50 in the world and you're playing WGCs and majors, it's amazing how the points and money toward your playing privileges just kind of come automatically. But all of a sudden when you're grinding, when you're asking for invites like I've been doing this year, I felt like I had this monkey on my back that I couldn't shake off.&quot; (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Another clutch 6-iron for McDowell leads to big win

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

France's Caroline Garcia makes a backhand return to Australia's Zoe Hives during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Column: ‘Why not?’ Djokovic, coach eye Nadal, Federer totals

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic hits a backhand to Japan's Naomi Osaka during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

The Latest: Ram-Krejcikova win Australian Open mixed final

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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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Italy's Camila Giorgi makes a forehand return to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

The Latest: Muguruza wins match after 3 a.m. in Australia

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Europe team captain Thomas Bjorn kisses the cup as he celebrates with his players after the European team won the 2018 Ryder Cup golf tournament at Le Golf National in Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines, outside Paris, France, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Europe wins back Ryder Cup, beating US 17 1/2-10 1/2

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A fan shelters under an umbrella and sips a drink as she watches the match between Fabio Fognini, of Italy, and Michael Mmoh during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Latest: Muguruza stunned by qualifier Muchova at Open

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England's Georgia Hall in action during day four of the Women's British Open at Royal Lytham &amp; St Annes Golf Club, in Lytham, England, Sunday Aug. 5, 2018. (Richard Sellers/PA via AP)

Hall wins Women’s British Open for 1st major title

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