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United States' Jennifer Brady, right, is congratulated by Russia's Elena Vesnina after winning their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

The Latest: You snooze, you lose: Dimitrov OK with timing

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Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic makes a forehand return to Russia's Anna Blinkova during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Latest: Nadal has little trouble advancing to 3rd round

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Spain's Rafael Nadal makes a forehand return to Germany's Florian Mayer during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

The Latest: Radwanska beats Pironkova at Melbourne Park

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Australia's Destanee Aiava reaches to play a forehand to Germany's Mona Barthel during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

The Latest: Late start, fast finish for Eugenie Bouchard

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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

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Germany's Angelique Kerber hits a forehand return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Australian Open Women’s Capsules

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Defending men's and woman's champions Serbia's Novak Djokovic, left, and Germany's Angelique Kerber pose with their trophies prior to the official draw ceremony ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Djokovic to open v Verdasco; Federer, Murray in same quarter

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United States' Serena Williams, left, talks with Australian player Destanee Aiava during a promotional event on Margaret Court Arena ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. Aiava will be the first player born this century to play in the main draw match at a tennis major. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Best day ever: Destanee hits with Serena, her inspiration

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United States' Serena Williams, left, waves to the crowd as she walks onto the court with her sister Venus during an exhibition event ahead of the ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (Doug Sherring/New Zealand Herald via AP)

Frustrated Serena Williams loses in 2nd round at Auckland

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United States' Serena Williams hits a forehand during her first round match against Pauline Parmentier of France at the ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017. Williams won in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. (Jason Oxenham/New Zealand Herald via AP)

Serena wins opener in Auckland after 4-month layoff

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In a Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, Serena Williams speaks to reporters before showing her Serena Williams Signature Statement Spring 2017 collection during Fashion Week in New York. Williams announced her engagement to Alexis Ohanian on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, posting a poem on Reddit that she accepted the proposal of the social news website's co-founder. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Serena Williams is engaged to Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder

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FILE - In a Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 file photo, Serena Williams speaks to reporters before showing her Serena Williams Signature Statement Spring 2017 collection during Fashion Week in New York. Williams announced her engagement to Alexis Ohanian on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, posting a poem on Reddit that she accepted the proposal of the social news website's co-founder. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Serena wins at love again; says ‘yes’ to engagement in poem

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Moscow results to decide final WTA Finals spot

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Serena Williams out of WTA Finals, citing injured shoulder

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This photo taken Sept. 24, 20016, shows Beyonce performing during the Formation World Tour at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, in New Orleans. Beyoncé wrapped up her &quot;Formation World Tour&quot; with onstage assists from Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and Serena Williams, while Hugh Jackman, Tyler Perry and Frank Ocean watched from the crowd. The pop star performed Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, singing and dancing to songs from her six solo albums, including her latest effort, &quot;Lemonade.&quot; (Daniela Vesco/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images)

Jay Z, Serena Williams, Kendrick help Beyoncé wrap up tour

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In this Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, file photo, Serena Williams returns a shot to Karolina Pliskova, of the Czech Republic, during the semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, in New York. Williams says she “won’t be silent” about the killing of black men by police officers. Williams wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, that she was inspired to speak out after asking her black 18-year-old nephew to drive her to a meeting. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Serena Williams writes she ‘won’t be silent’ about police killings

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Serena Williams to start 2017 season in Auckland

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Serena Williams returns a shot to Karolina Pliskova, of the Czech Republic, during the semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Serena Williams loses U.S. Open semifinal for 2nd year in row

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Serena Williams reacts after a point to Yaroslava Shvedova, of Kazakhstan, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Serena Williams overtakes Federer for most Slam match wins

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, pumps her fist after winning a point at the net against Elina Svitolina, of Ukraine, at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Defending Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams loses in third round of singles tournament

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