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Osaka was trailing American Sofia Kenin in the third set of their quarterfinal in Cincinnati when she sought treatment on her heavily-strapped left knee. After briefly returning to play, the Japanese star retired with Kenin leading 6-4, 1-6, 2-0.
The world No. 2 admitted that she hasn't had fun on the tennis court since winning the Australian Open in January.
The United States Tennis Association, which runs the US Open, said that this year for the first time at the Grand Slam it will post code violations on the scoreboard as they occur.
The 22-year-old Nagal beat Brazilian Joao Menezes 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to make it to the main draw where he joins compatriot Prajnesh Gunneswaran.
Kyrgios doubled down with the tactic to win two points against hapless Serb Dusan Lajovic at the Miami Open.
The ATP Cup will have 750 ranking points and $22 million in prize money up for grabs. The event leaves no room in the revamped tennis calendar for the Hopman Cup, which is popular with players and served as a warm-up for the Australian Open.
The evergreen veteran won his landmark 100th career title in Dubai during the weekend, but told reporters that while he is not yet ready to hang up the racquet, he can see himself enjoying his post-career life.
The Australian Open looks likely to be pushed back from its scheduled January 18 start as Tennis Australia continues talks with local government over COVID-19 protocols to be established for Melbourne Park.
Vallverdu, who currently coaches three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka, said Tennis Australia had previously assured players they would be able to practise but nothing had been confirmed.
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