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Japan's Kei Nishikori returns the ball to France's Gilles Simon during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Friday, June 1, 2018 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

No. 2 Seed Wins, Then It’s Off for Lunch

by Howard Fendrich AP Tennis WriterJune 1, 2018

Serena Williams of the U.S. smiles at the net during her second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Australia's Ashleigh Barty at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Thursday, May 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Serena Battles Into Third Round

by Howard Fendrich AP Tennis WriterMay 31, 2018

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns a shot against Spain's Jaume Munar during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Djokovic Looking for a Confidence Boost

by Howard Fendrich AP Tennis WriterMay 30, 2018

FILE - In this June 5, 2005, file photo, Spain's Rafael Nadal kisses the trophy after defeating Argentina's Mariano Puerta in their final match of the French Open tennis tournament, at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris. Even as his 32nd birthday approaches, Nadal is as dominant a figure as anyone ever has been on any surface in tennis.(AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

On Tennis: Nadal’s Clay Playground

by Howard Fendrich AP Tennis WriterMay 26, 2018

FILE - In this May 19, 2018, file photo, Spain's Rafael Nadal, left, hugs Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the end of their semifinal match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. Nadal’s attempt to extend his record by winning an 11th title in Paris will be the main focus of the men’s draw. It’s been a while since the world has seen Djokovic at his best after a series of right arm problems interrupted a career that hit its zenith at the 2016 French Open. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)

From Serena and Rafa to Rain, What to Know About French Open

by Howard Fendrich AP Tennis WriterMay 26, 2018

The finish line and Olympic rings shrouded in snow as they carry ski gates after the women's giant slalom was postponed due to high winds at the 2018 Winter Olympics at the Yongpyong Alpine Center, Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Welcome to the Polar Olympics

by Graham Dunbar AP Sports Writers, and Howard Fendrich AP Sports WritersFebruary 13, 2018

United States' Lindsey Vonn celebrates at the finish area during an alpine ski, women's world Cup downhill race, in Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Marco Tacca)

Alpine Skiing Could Be the Shiffrin Show

by Howard Fendrich AP Sports WriterFebruary 9, 2018

United States' Jack Sock reacts to a lost point against Japan's Yuichi Sugita during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

On Tennis: A Lousy Day to Be an American in Melbourne

by Howard Fendrich AP Tennis WriterJanuary 16, 2018

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) celebrates as he watches his three-run home run in the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nats Find Their Offense Just in Time

by Howard Fendrich AP Sports WriterOctober 7, 2017

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, reacts after beating Kevin Anderson, of South Africa, to win the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Who Would Have Thought? Rafa, Roger Top Heap

by Howard Fendrich AP Tennis WriterSeptember 12, 2017