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FILE - In this Jan. 21, 1998, file photo, Venus Williams, left, and sister Serena raise their arms after their center court match at the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne, Australia. Venus won the match 7-6, 6-1. Back when Serena Williams, then 16, and Venus Williams, then 17, played each other on tour for the very first time in January 1998, no one possibly could have known it would signal the start of a series that would last for two decades. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens, File)

Fendrich on Tennis: 20 years on, Williams-Williams in a Slam

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, returns a shot to Magda Linette, of Poland, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Serena, Venus set up Williams vs. Williams match at US Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams twirls after defeating Carina Witthoeft, of Germany, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Serena Williams wins in tutus at US Open

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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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Serena Williams, of the United States, serves to Magda Linette, of Poland, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Serena Williams easily wins 1st US Open match in 2 years

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Stan Wawrinka, of Switzerland, returns a shot to Grigor Dimitrov, of Bulgaria, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Latest: Nadal advances at US Open when Ferrer retires

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FILE - In this May 29, 2018 file photo, Serena Williams of the U.S. returns a shot against Krystyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her sleek, figure-hugging catsuit at the French Open. The French Tennis Federation president, Bernard Giudicelli, says the tournament that Williams has won three times is introducing a dress code to regulate players' uniforms because &quot;I think that sometimes, we've gone too far.&quot; (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

Fashion flap: Serena OK with French Open despite catsuit ban

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 14, 2018, file photo, Serena Williams returns the ball to Angelique Kerber during their women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London. Serena Williams was seeded No. 17 for the U.S. Open, higher than her current ranking of No. 26. The U.S. Tennis Association announced the seedings for the main draws of women’s and men’s singles on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

Serena Williams seeded 17 at US Open, 9 spots above ranking

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 31, 2018, file photo, Serena Williams, of the United States, waits to walk onto the court before the match against Johanna Konta, from Britain, during the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic tennis tournament in San Jose, Calif. Williams says she's been struggling with postpartum emotions and wants other new moms to know they are &quot;totally normal.&quot; (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Serena Williams shares postpartum struggles on social media

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Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts after missing a shot from Johanna Konta, of Britain, during the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic tennis tournament in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Konta won 6-1, 6-0. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Serena Williams out of Montreal tourney for personal reasons

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Serena Williams, of the United States, serves against Johanna Konta, from Britain, during the first set of the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic tennis tournament in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, July. 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Serena Williams loses in most lopsided defeat of career

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Serena Williams of the United States is dejected after losing a point to Germany's Angelique Kerber during their women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Saturday July 14, 2018.(AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Serena Williams hits out again at testing ‘discrimination’

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Serena Williams to play 2 events in run-up to US Open

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Serena Williams of the United States returns the ball to Germany's Angelique Kerber during their women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Saturday July 14, 2018.(AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Serena Williams at No. 28 in WTA rankings, climbs 153 spots

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Germany's Angelique Kerber poses with the trophy after winning the women's singles final match against Serena Williams of the United States, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Saturday July 14, 2018.(AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Kerber set for sustained success after Wimbledon title

By SAM JOHNSTON - Associated Press

Angelique Kerber of Germany kisses the trophy after defeating Serena Williams of the US in the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Saturday July 14, 2018. (Andrew Couldridge, Pool via AP)

Kerber beats Williams 6-3, 6-3 to win 1st Wimbledon title

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Rafael Nadal of Spain during their men's singles semifinals match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Friday July 13, 2018.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

The Latest: Swiatek wins Wimbledon girls’ title

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Serena Williams of the United States celebrates winning a point during her women's singles final match against Germany's Angelique Kerber at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Saturday July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Serena Williams set to ‘be a contender to win Grand Slams’

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams of the US serves to Julia Goerges of Germany during their women's semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday July 12, 2018. (Neil Hall/Pool via AP)

10 months after baby, Serena in Wimbledon final vs. Kerber

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates winning her women's singles quarterfinals match against Italy's Camila Giorgi, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London, Tuesday July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

The Latest: British hopes alive in Wimbledon mixed doubles

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