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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts to winning his match with Milos Raonic, of Canada, during the finals of the Western &amp; Southern Open tennis tournament Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Federer, Nadal object to Djokovic proposal for player union

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILER - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, cadets from the West Point military academy present the American flag across the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium before the start of the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, between Rafael Nadal and Kevin Anderson, in New York. The 2020 U.S. Open tennis tournament is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 13. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

US OPEN 2020: Test your tennis knowledge with an AP quiz

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

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. Defending champion Rafael Nadal will skip the U.S. Open because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier, File)

Defending champ Rafael Nadal to miss U.S. Open amid pandemic

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, Serena Williams waves as she leaves Rod Laver Arena after a third round loss to China's Wang Qiang at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) **FILE**

Analysis: No Wimbledon, jumbled season and ‘Big 4’ legacies

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 31, 2009, file photo, defending champion Rafael Nadal sits on the clay after falling during his fourth round match against Robin Soderling at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris. Soderling upset Nadal 6-2, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, for Nadal's first French Open loss. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

AP Was There: Nadal’s 31-match French Open unbeaten run ends

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FILE - In this May 31, 2009, file photo, Sweden's Robin Soderling, right, and defending champion Spain's Rafael Nadal walk back to their seats during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Soderling won 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-6 (2). It wasn't just that Nadal was unbeaten through 31 matches at the French Open and considered a lock to become the first man with five consecutive titles there. It's also that Soderling never had been past the second round at any major.(AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

Memorable French Open matches: Nadal-Soderling, Serena-Venus

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 9, 2019, file photo, Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates his record 12th French Open tennis tournament title after winning the men's final against Austria's Dominic Thiem at Roland Garros stadium in Paris. If not for the coronavirus pandemic, the second week of the French Open this week would have had fourth-round matches, quarterfinals, semifinals and the final for men and women. Nadal could have been trying to add to his 12 trophies at Roland Garros. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

Nadal not sure about 2020 US Open; depends on COVID, travel

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

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FILE - In this June 9, 2019, file photo, Spain's Rafael Nadal reaches for the ball as he plays Austria's Dominic Thiem during the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium in Paris. If the French Open were being held as scheduled right now, Nadal would have been seeking a 20th Grand Slam title to equal Roger Federer’s record for men. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias, File)

Postponed French Open topics: Rafa’s 20th? Serena’s 24th?

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during the final match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The heads of the ATP and WTA professional tennis tours tell the AP that they are coordinating with each other as they weigh how to reschedule the sport’s calendar for whenever play can resume after the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) ** FILE **

Nadal: Djokovic will need vaccine if required by the tour

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FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Spain's Rafael Nadal makes a backhand return to Austria's Dominic Thiem during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are among 12 players confirmed to play in the virtual Madrid Open tennis tournament this month. There will be 150,000 euros ($164,000) distributed in prize money for each of the men’s and women’s events. The winners then decide how much they want to donate to tennis players who are having a hard time financially without any tournaments to play. Another 50,000 euros ($55,000) will be donated to reduce the social impact of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File)

Nadal does’t see tennis back soon, is worried about injuries

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 file photo, Switzerland's Roger Federer makes a backhand return to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. Roger Federer offered stuck-at-home amateurs the ultimate online fantasy camp, a chance to get tennis tips from a GOAT. While people all over the world are cooped up because of the new coronavirus -- social distancing while trying to stay healthy and help others do the same -- a bunch of athletes have been posting workouts and drills on social media with suggestions for staying in shape. Federer did that sort of thing, too, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File)

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic let fans eavesdrop on their convos

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Rafael Nadal, left, jumps the net while Roger Federer watches on during their exhibition tennis match held at the Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday Feb. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Halden Krog)

Federer tops Nadal in South Africa & 51,000 turn up to watch

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Austria's Dominic Thiem gestures to the chair umpire during his men's singles final against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

So near, so far: Thiem feels empty after Australian final

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Switzerland's Roger Federer in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Djokovic, the ‘King of Australia,’ faces Thiem in Open final

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Austria's Dominic Thiem, right, is congratulated by Spain's Rafael Nadal after winning their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Rafael Nadal upset by Dominic Thiem in Australian Open quarterfinals

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after defeating Estonia's Anett Kontaveit during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

No. 1 Nadal upset by Thiem in Australian Open quarterfinals

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Australia's Nick Kyrgios in their fourth round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.(AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Rafael Nadal beats animated Nick Kyrgios in 4 at Australian Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Austria's Dominic Thiem celebrates after defeating France's Gael Monfils in their fourth round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Steady Nadal beats animated Kyrgios in 4 at Australian Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press