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Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia returns the ball to Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia during their women's quarterfinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

The Latest: Kerber eases into 2nd Wimbledon final

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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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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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Professional tennis player Serena Williams appears at an event to launch a national street art campaign with Allstate Foundation Purple Purse to make domestic violence and financial abuse visible, at TicTail Market on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Serena Williams: Young boys need domestic abuse education

By JOHN CARUCCI - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the French Tennis Federation (FFT) Serena Williams, of the U.S, answers journalists at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, June 4, 2018. Williams called off her Grand Slam comeback because of a chest muscle injury on Monday, pulling out of the French Open shortly before she was supposed to play Maria Sharapova in the fourth round. (Pauline Ballet / FFT via AP)

Serena Williams out of French Open before match with Maria Sharapova

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates winning her second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Australia's Ashleigh Barty in three sets, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Thursday, May 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Serena Williams advances to third round at French Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Venus, right, and Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrate after scoring a point against Japan's Shuko Aoyama and Miyu Kato during their women's doubles first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Serena Williams launches fashion collection of her own

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Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic in their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Serena Williams wins Grand Slam return in Paris

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 21, 2018 file photo, Serena Williams returns to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the Miami Open tennis tournament, in Key Biscayne, Fla. everal of Serena Williams' biggest rivals believe that the 23-time Grand Slam champion deserves more than just a guaranteed spot in the French Open draw. Williams, who is expected to play her first major since returning from maternity leave, should also receive a top seed that befits the No. 1 ranking she held when she left the tour, the players say. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Rival players support seeding Serena Williams at French Open

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Serena Williams’ coach says she will return for French Open

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FILE -- In this file photo taken on May 15, 2016, Serena Williams takes a selfie as she holds the trophy after beating Madison Keys 7-6, 6-3, in the final match of the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome. Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week's Italian Open, saying she &quot;continues&quot; her preparation in order to be &quot;100 percent ready to compete.&quot; The tournament made the announcement via Twitter. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Serena Williams withdraws from Italian Open

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In a photo provided by HBO date not provided, Serena Williams holds her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanion Jr., in a scene from the HBO's &quot;Being Serena,&quot; a five-part documentary series. The series airs Wednesday nights, starting this week. (HBO via AP)

Serena Williams withdraws from Madrid Open

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In a photo provided by HBO date not provided, Serena Williams holds her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanion Jr., in a scene from the HBO's &quot;Being Serena,&quot; a five-part documentary series. The series airs Wednesday nights, starting this week. (HBO via AP)

Viewers see vulnerable Serena Williams in 5-part TV series

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams returns to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Key Biscayne, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Serena Williams loses in 1st round at Miami Open to Osaka

By Steven Wine - Associated Press

Serena Williams helps break ground for new Miami Open site

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, serves 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)

Serena to face rising star Osaka in 1st round at Miami Open

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Serena Williams prepares to hit a forehand to Zarina Diyas during the first round of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif., Thursday, March 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Crystal Chatham)

Serena powers to 1st win in comeback with baby on her mind

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Serena Williams reacts while playing Zarina Diyas during the first round of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif., Thursday, March 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Crystal Chatham)

Serena Williams wins 1st match in comeback at Indian Wells

By BETH HARRIS - 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

USA's Venus Williams returns a shot against Netherlands' Richel Hogenkamp during a match in the first round of Fed Cup tennis competition in Asheville, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Serena Williams loses in doubles, US advances in Fed Cup

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press