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Roger Federer of Switzerland gives a thumbs up after defeating France's Adrian Mannarino in their men's singles match, on day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Monday July 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

The Latest: Federer pushed off Centre Court at Wimbledon

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Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates defeating France's Adrian Mannarino in their men's singles match, on day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Monday July 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Roger, Serena, Rafa bring best to Wimbledon’s Centre Court

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, April 8, 2018 file photo Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after defeating Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 during a World Group Quarter final Davis Cup tennis match between Spain and Germany at the bullring in Valencia, Spain. For now, Nadal doesn’t see himself skipping Wimbledon the way Roger Federer has the French Open. The two veterans are back at the top of world tennis, with Nadal needing to win this week’s Monte Carlo Masters to avoid losing his top ranking once again to Federer in their seemingly eternal battle for tennis supremacy. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz, File)

Nadal doesn’t see himself skipping tournaments like Federer

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, wipes his face during his match against Thanasi Kokkinakis, of Australia, at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Key Biscayne, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Federer loses match and No. 1 ranking at Miami Open

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Federer hopes the Laver Cup will be a hit on US soil

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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot to Daria Kasatkina, of Russia, in the women's final at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Indian Wells, Calif. Osaka won 6-3, 6-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Del Potro edges Federer in 3 sets to win Indian Wells title

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, returns a shot against Borna Coric, of Croatia, during the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Federer seeking 6th title at Indian Wells against Del Potro

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, hits from his knees as he plays in an exhibition tennis match with partner Bill Gates against Jack Sock and Savannah Guthrie in San Jose, Calif., Monday, March 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Federer joins Bill Gates in 1st career Bay Area appearance

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 22, 2017, file photo, Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert waves to applause as she arrives at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I. Evert expects new mom Serena Williams will eclipse the Grand Slam record of 24 singles titles, maybe even this season. Evert also says the name of current record-holder Margaret Court should remain on the arena at the Australian Open despite her controversial views on LGBT rights. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Chris Evert: Serena will soon pass Margaret Court’s record

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press

Tennis player Roger Federer faces the media Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, after becoming ranked as the world number one player. Federer added another highlight to his age-defying career resurgence Friday, returning to the top of the world rankings for the first time in more than five years and becoming the oldest player to reach the top spot. (AP Photo/Michael C. Corder)

Federer overpowers Dimitrov to win 97th career title

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Federer sets up Rotterdam final against Dimitrov

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Roger Federer faces the media Friday Feb. 16, 2018, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, after becoming ranked as the world number one player. Federer added another highlight to his age-defying career resurgence Friday, returning to the top of the world rankings for the first time in more than five years and becoming the oldest player to reach the top spot. (AP Photo/Michael C. Corder)

Worth the wait: Federer will be world No. 1 at 36

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Federer on brink of surpassing Agassi record

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Switzerland's Roger Federer kisses the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the men's singles final at the Australian Open against Croatia's Marin Cilic in Melbourne, Australia Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Federer wins 20th major; Wozniacki wins her 1st in Australia

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Switzerland's Roger Federer poses with his trophy, the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the men's singles final against Croatia's Marin Cilic at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. (Fiona Hamilton/Tennis Australia via AP)

Fendrich on Tennis: Years later, Roger Federer still on top

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Croatia's Marin Cilic makes a forehand return to Switzerland's Roger Federer during the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Cilic blames slow start to Aussie final on closed roof

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski, left, and Croatia's Mate Pavic kiss their trophy after defeating Hungary's Timea Babos and India's Rohan Bopanna in the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

The Latest: Tears of joys flow after Federer wins 20th major

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Switzerland's Roger Federer holds his trophy aloft after defeating Croatia's Marin Cilic during the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic in Aussie final for 20th major title

By John Pye - Associated Press

Switzerland's Roger Federer waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following South Korea's Hyeon Chung's retirement from their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Federer, Cilic set to reprise Wimbledon final at Aussie Open

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

Switzerland's Roger Federer makes a forehand return to South Korea's Hyeon Chung during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Federer in record 7th Aussie Open final after Chung retires

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press