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Switzerland's Roger Federer answers questions during a press conference at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Day 2 at the Australian Open: Federer, Djokovic on court

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko celebrates a point win over Francesca Schiavone of Italy during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

The Latest: Falconi loses, ends forgettable day for US women

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures during a press conference at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Service ace: Djokovic back with rebuilt serve at Aussie Open

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

United States' Sloane Stephens smiles during a press conference at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Even without Serena, Aussie Open women’s field still tough

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

Spain's Rafael Nadal makes a backhand return during a practice match against Austria's Dominic Thiem on Margaret Court Arena ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Australian Open ‘18: Can Federer-Nadal revive vintage final?

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Rusty Nadal struggles in loss to Gasquet in exhibition match

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2016, file photo, Victoria Azarenka of Belarus wraps an ice towel around her neck during a break in her quarterfinal match against Angelique Kerber of Germany at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Two-time champion Azarenka has withdrawn from the 2018 Australian Open, with her wildcard entry to the season's first major reallocated to Ajla Tomljanovic, Australian Open organizers announced in a social media post Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, a week before the tournament begins. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

Former champion Azarenka withdraws from Australian Open

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Nadal to play Kooyong exhibition ahead of Australian Open

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FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2017, file photo, Serbia's Novak Djokovic makes a backhand return to Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Dkokovic is still not sure whether he will be able to play in the Australian Open, where has won six of his 12 major championships. Djokovic has been dealing with pain in his right elbow. A statement posted on his website Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2017, says he will travel to Australia to participate in two exhibition events next week. After that, the statement says, &quot;the decision will be made about his participation at the first Grand Slam of the season.&quot;(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

6-time champion Djokovic unsure of playing Australian Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Garbine Muguruza of Spain plays a shot in her match against Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Murray withdraws, Muguruza retires with cramps in Brisbane

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

FILE - This is a Wednesday, July 12, 2017 file photo of Serbia's Novak Djokovic as he gestures during a press conference after losing his Men's Singles Quarterfinal Match against Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych on day nine at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Novak has withdrawn from the Mubadala WTC exhibition event due to pain in his right elbow. The Serbian star was scheduled to return to tennis on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 after being out of the game for nearly six months. (AELTC, Joe Toth/File via AP)

Djokovic skips another tournament, elbow still not right

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Serena Williams to play 1st competition since giving birth

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FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2016 file photo Victoria Azarenka of Belarus hits a forehand to Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Two-time former champion Azarenka has been awarded a wild card for the 2018 Australian Open. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

Two-time champ Azarenka gets Australian Open wild card

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Jordan Spieth of the U.S. tosses his ball to his caddie on the 2nd green during the third round of the Australian Open Golf tournament in Sydney, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Jason Day takes 3rd-round lead at the Australian Open

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

Jordan Spieth of the U.S. speaks ahead of the Australian Open Golf tournament in Sydney, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. The tournament begins Thursday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Jordan Spieth sets the bar high at the Australian Open

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, June 25, 2017, file photo, Jordan Spieth celebrates with caddy Michael Greller after sinking a shot from a bunker on the first playoff hole for the win during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament, in Cromwell, Conn. In his first year as PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan said his top priority was to make Arnold Palmer proud. Monahan says moments like Spieth’s victory are things that remind him of Arnold Palmer’s appeal. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Jordan Spieth to return Down Under for Australian Open

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Murray recalls shingles struggle after Australian Open exit

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United States' Serena Williams holds her trophy after defeating her sister Venus during their women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Australian Open Glance

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Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after defeating compatriot Stan Wawrinka during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

The Latest: Federer says Nadal deserved win, too

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Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk kisses her trophy after defeating Switzerland's Rebeka Masarova in the girls singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The Latest: Kontinen, Peers beat Bryans for Australian title

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