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Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova makes a forehand return to compatriot Svetlana Kuznetsova during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Latest: Angelique Kerber out of the Australian Open

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United States' Coco Vandeweghe yells in frustration while playing Canada's Eugenie Bouchard during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

The Latest: French Open champion Muguruza into 4th round

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Germany's Angelique Kerber makes a forehand return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung )

New look: Murray, Kerber start Australian Open as top seeds

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Switzerland's Roger Federer serves during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Federer: Tennis taking proactive approach to address fixing

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

Switzerland's Roger Federer looks to play a backhand return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Federer to meet qualifier Melzer in 1st round at Aussie Open

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS JAN. 14-15 - FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 file photo, Serena Williams, of the United States, reaches for a return against Daria Gavrilova, of Australia, at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Serena Williams left Australia last year as a beaten finalist, missing her chance to equal Steffi Graf's record for most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open era. Williams matched Graf's 22 by winning Wimbledon, and the six-time Australian Open champion returns to Melbourne Park aiming to secure the modern mark outright. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Worth a mention: Williams aiming for record 23rd major title

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Switzerland's Roger Federer looks to play a backhand return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Fall in rankings has Federer seeded 17th at Australian Open

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 8, 2016, file photo, Roger Federer of Switzerland returns to Milos Raonic of Canada during their men's semifinal singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Federer returned from six months on the sidelines with a knee injury to beat Dan Evans 6-3, 6-4 on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 and lead Switzerland to an opening win over Britain at the Hopman Cup mixed teams tournament. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

Federer wins 1st match on return, Switzerland beats Britain

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FILE - In this July 8, 2016, file photo, Roger Federer of Switzerland returns to Milos Raonic of Canada during their men's semifinal singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Federer will return to competitive tennis at the Hopman Cup tournament in Perth, Australia, starting on Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

Roger Federer says he hopes to play ‘2 to 3 more years’

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FILE - In this July 8, 2016, file photo, Roger Federer of Switzerland receives medical attention during his men's semifinal singles match against Milos Raonic of Canada at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Federer says he will miss the Rio Olympics and the rest of the tennis season to protect his surgically repaired left knee. Federer writes Tuesday, July 26, 2016, on his Facebook page that he will skip the Summer Games, where the tennis competition starts next week, and has been advised by doctors to remain sidelined for the remainder of 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File) **FILE**

Roger Federer to miss rest of season, including Olympics, US Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Roger Federer nearly saw his bid for a record eighth Wimbledon championship fall on Wednesday before rallying for a 6-7 (4), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (9), 6-3 victory over Marin Cilic and his 10th career two-set hole comeback. (Associated Press)

Roger Federer erases hole to reach an 11th Wimbledon semifinal

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 28, 2008 file photo, Terry Wogan and Jennifer Saunders are introduced to the crowd from Royal Box on the Centre Court at Wimbledon. Wogan, one of the best-known voices and faces on British television and radio, has died aged 77. His family said in a statement Wogan died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 surrounded by family members &quot;after a short but brave battle with cancer.&quot; (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

Serena, Venus, Roger, Novak in action on Day 5 at Wimbledon

By CHRIS LEHOURITES - Associated Press

Marcus Willis of Britain celebrates a point against Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men's singles match on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Roger Federer enjoyed Marcus Willis’ story, but also ended it

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Britain's Marcus Willis, the world number 772, celebrates his victory over 54th-ranked Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis 6-3 6-3 6-4 on day one of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 27, 2016. (Adam Davy/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

Tennis teacher ranked 772nd wins at Wimbledon; Roger Federer next

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Swiss Roger Federer gestures during his quarter final match of the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters tournament against France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, in Monaco, Friday, April 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

Roger Federer, citing back, knee injuries, withdraws from French Open

By Jerome Pugmire - Associated Press

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after defeating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams win, advance to Australian Open finals

By Dennis Passa - Associated Press

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates a point win against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic to meet again in Australian Open semifinals

By Jocelyn Gecker - Associated Press

Federer to face 436th-ranked Dutch opponent in Davis Cup

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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after winning a point against Roger Federer, of Switzerland, during the men's championship match of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer for 2nd US Open title, 10th major

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, returns the ball during his fourth round match against John Isner at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka set up all-Swiss semifinal at U.S. Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press