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FILE - In this Friday, March 15, 2019 file photo, Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return to Russia's Karen Khachanov at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, in Indian Wells, Calif. The second-ranked Spaniard Nadal is making his latest comeback at the Monte Carlo Masters, April 13-21, &quot;It has been a tough year and a half for me, so it's tough to have a clear view about how I am,” Nadal said Monday April 15, 2019, at the tournament. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

King of clay Nadal unsure how Monte Carlo return will go

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, gets his knee wrapped by a trainer during his match against Karen Khachanov, of Russia, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Federer reaches Indian Wells final after Nadal’s withdrawal

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, returns a shot to Hubert Hurkacz, of Poland, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Federer, Nadal on collision course in semis at Indian Wells

By BETH HARRIS - 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

France's Nicolas Mahut , left, compatriot Pierre-Hugues Herbet pose with their trophy after defeating Finland's Henri Kontinen, right, and Australia's John Peers in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Latest: Djokovic beats Nadal for 7th Australian title

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic holds his trophy after defeating Spain's Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Novak Djokovic routs Rafael Nadal for record 7th Australian Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Spain's Rafael Nadal gestures at a press conference after losing to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Nadal keeps heavy Australian loss to Djokovic in perspective

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating France's Lucas Pouille in their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

53rd matchup for Djokovic, Nadal in Australian Open final

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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Spain's Rafael Nadal makes a backhand return to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Nadal breaks, beats Tsitsipas for 5th Australian Open final

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic celebrates after defeating Australia's Ashleigh Barty in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Latest: Australians in the mix for all doubles titles

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Spain's Rafael Nadal, left, is congratulated by United States' Frances Tiafoe after defeating him in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Frances Tiafoe’s run ends at Australian Open against Rafael Nadal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Spain's Rafael Nadal serves to United States' Frances Tiafoe during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

‘Barbecued chicken’: Tiafoe’s Australia run ended by Nadal

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE- In this June 23, 2014, file photo Li Na of China plays a return to Paula Kania of Poland during their first round match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London. Li Na is the first player from Asia elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. She joins Mary Pierce and Yevgeny Kafelnikov in the Class of 2019, which was announced Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at the Australian Open. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File)

The Latest: Tiafoe jokes about Laver, ‘Don’t fall asleep!’

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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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Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas makes a forehand return to Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The Latest: Cilic edges Verdasco in 5 at Australian Open

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Jamie and Judy Murray watch a presentation for Britain's Andy Murray following his first round loss to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

The Latest: Sharapova sets up 3rd round against Wozniacki

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Spain's Rafael Nadal wipes the sweat from his face as he serves to Australia's James Duckworth against during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Coming in cold, Nadal finds form quickly at Australian Open

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during a press conference ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Nadal: Murray will be a big loss, but the game goes on

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Raphael Nadal of Spain during a training session at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Nadal withdraws from Brisbane to focus on Australian Open

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press