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After a promising start, Venus Williams falls in first singles match back
For one remarkable set, Venus Williams seemed to be making an epic comeback in her return to singles competition. But then it all appeared to fizzle in her first-round loss at the Citi Open.

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Unvaccinated Djokovic pulls out of Montreal
Tennis star Novak Djokovic, who is unvaccinated, has withdrawn from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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