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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot to Jennifer Brady, of the United States, during a semifinal match of the US Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Osaka, Azarenka in US Open final; both eye 3rd Slam trophy

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Serena Williams, of the United States, puts on a mask after defeating Tsvetana Pironkova, of Bulgaria, during the quarterfinals of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Latest: Azarenka hopes she, Serena inspire mothers

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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, reacts after winning a point against Jennifer Brady, of the United States, during a semifinal match of the US Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Short of No. 24 again, Williams loses to Azarenka at US Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, returns a shot to Maria Sakkari, of Greece, during the quarterfinals of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Latest: Thiem advances to U.S. Open semifinals

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Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts during a match against Tsvetana Pironkova, of Bulgaria, during the quarterfinals of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Serena Williams’ strong finish brings her closer to tying Grand Slam singles title record

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, returns a shot to Tsvetana Pironkova, of Bulgaria, during the quarterfinals of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

US Open Glance: Williams vs. Azarenka, Osaka vs. Brady

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Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts after defeating Maria Sakkari, of Greece, during the quarterfinals of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

‘Keep fighting!’ Serena Williams yells herself to Open win

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, returns a shot to Maria Sakkari, of Greece, during the quarterfinals of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Latest: Azarenka faces Mertens in US Open quarterfinals

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FILE - In this April 7, 2012, file photo, members of the original nine women, from left to right, Billie Jean King, Peaches Bartkowicz, Kristy Pigeon, Valerie Ziegenfuss, Judy Tegart Dalton, Julie Heldman, Kerry Melville Reid, Nancy Richey and Rosie Casals, who helped start the women's professional tennis tour are honored at the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament in Charleston, S.C. The nine signed a dollar contract 50 years ago, and it turned into millions for female tennis players. They were tired of being squeezed out of events by promoters and paid 10 times less than men. (AP Photo/Mic Smith, File)

King, Original 9 mark 50 years of women’s pro tennis tour

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts after defeating Sloane Stephens, of the United States, during the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FiLE**

Serena Williams takes 10 of last 12 games, tops Sloane Stephens at US Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts during a match against Sloane Stephens, of the United States, during the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Williams takes 10 of last 12 games, tops Stephens at US Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Sofia Kenin, of the United States, returns a shot to Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Latest: Murray loses to Auger-Aliassime in 3 at US Open

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Diego Schwartzman, of Argentina, serves to Cameron Norrie, of Great Britain, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The Latest: Clijsters loses in Grand Slam return at US Open

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Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, left, touches racquets with Aljaz Bedene, of Slovenia, after their third round match at the Western &amp; Southern Open tennis tournament Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in New York. Medvedev won the match. Medvedev won the match in straight sets. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Serena Williams likens loss to ‘dating a guy you know sucks’

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Shelby Rogers reaches for a shot during action in her WTA tennis tournament match against Serena Williams in Nicholasville, Ky., Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Serena Williams loses to woman ranked 116th; Coco Gauff wins

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Serena Williams returns a shot to her sister Venus Williams during the WTA tennis tournament in Nicholasville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Sibling rivalry: Serena beats Venus to take 31st meeting

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FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, file photo, USA's Venus Williams, left, and Serena Williams, right, talk between points in their doubles match against Netherlands' Leslie Herkhove and Demi Schuurs in the first round of Fed Cup tennis competition in Asheville, N.C. The siblings meet each other for the 31st time when they take the court at a WTA tournament in Kentucky on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Analysis: 31st Serena-Venus match heralds return of tennis

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 27, 2019, file photo, Serena Williams of the U.S. plays a shot against Vitalia Diatchenko of Russia during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. If the French Open were being held as scheduled right now -- instead of postponed to September because of the coronavirus pandemic, Williams again would have had a shot at her 24th major to pull even with Margaret Court for the most in history. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File)

Serena Williams is fit and ready to play after 6-month break

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, Serena Williams waves as she leaves Rod Laver Arena after a third round loss to China's Wang Qiang at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) **FILE**

Analysis: No Wimbledon, jumbled season and ‘Big 4’ legacies

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

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