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Ashleigh Barty will not defend her French Open title. 

The WTA’s No. 1-ranked player has opted out of the tournament, which is scheduled to start on Sept. 27.

In the announcement posted to her Instagram account, the 24-year-old from Australia cited the ongoing global pandemic and her lack of proper preparation for her decision to not go to Roland Garros.

“It has been a difficult decision to make but unfortunately I will not be competing in Europe this year,” Barty wrote. “Last year’s French Open was the most special tournament of my career so this is not a decision I have made lightly.

“I wish the players and the French Federation all the best for a successful tournament.”

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In July, Barty withdrew from the U.S. Open, citing travel risks.

In last year’s French Open final, Barty defeated Marketa Vondrousova to win her first Grand Slam title.

On Monday, French Open organizers said that spectators will be allowed at the tournament. This announcement comes as coronavirus cases are growing in the country.

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Day 9: Amerian Jennifer Brady, the No. 28 seed, celebrates after dispatching No. 23 Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-2 to become the first woman to advance to the semifinals.

Day 9: Amerian Jennifer Brady, the No. 28 seed, celebrates after dispatching No. 23 Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-2 to become the first woman to advance to the semifinals.

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Day 9: Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan reaches for a forehand during her quarterfinal match against America Jennifer Brady.

Day 9: Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan reaches for a forehand during her quarterfinal match against America Jennifer Brady.

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Day 9: No. 5 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany serves to No. 27 seed Borna Coric during his 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 win in the quarterfinals.

Day 9: No. 5 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany serves to No. 27 seed Borna Coric during his 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 win in the quarterfinals.

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Day 9: No. 27 seed Borna Coric of Croatia hits a backhand against Alexander Zverev of Germany during their quarterfinal match.

Day 9: No. 27 seed Borna Coric of Croatia hits a backhand against Alexander Zverev of Germany during their quarterfinal match.

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Day 8: Former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka hits a running forehand against No. 20 seed Karolina Muchova during her 6-7, 6-1, 6-4 win in the Round of 16.

Day 8: Former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka hits a running forehand against No. 20 seed Karolina Muchova during her 6-7, 6-1, 6-4 win in the Round of 16.

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Day 8: Russia's Andrey Rublev, the No. 10 seed, serves to No. 6 seed Matteo Berrettini of Italy during their Round of 16 match. Rublev won 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

Day 8: Russia’s Andrey Rublev, the No. 10 seed, serves to No. 6 seed Matteo Berrettini of Italy during their Round of 16 match. Rublev won 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

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Day 8: Elise Mertens reacts to reaching advantage in the second set against Sofia Kenin. Mertens won the match, 6-3, 6-3.

Day 8: Elise Mertens reacts to reaching advantage in the second set against Sofia Kenin. Mertens won the match, 6-3, 6-3.

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Day 8: Frances Tiafo hits the ball against Danil Medvedev. Medvedev won the match, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0.

Day 8: Frances Tiafo hits the ball against Danil Medvedev. Medvedev won the match, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0.

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Day 8: Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria reacts after winning a point against France's Alize Cornet. She'll face Serena Williams in the quarterfinal.

Day 8: Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria reacts after winning a point against France’s Alize Cornet. She’ll face Serena Williams in the quarterfinal.

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Day 8: Serena Williams of the United States serves against Maria Sakkari of Greece at the U.S. Open.

Day 8: Serena Williams of the United States serves against Maria Sakkari of Greece at the U.S. Open.

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Day 8: Maria Sakkari of Greece serves against Serena Williams.

Day 8: Maria Sakkari of Greece serves against Serena Williams.

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Day 8: Dominic Thiem of Austria hits the ball against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada.

Day 8: Dominic Thiem of Austria hits the ball against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada.

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Day 8: Vasek Pospisil of Canada hits a volley against Alex de Minaur of Australia.

Day 8: Vasek Pospisil of Canada hits a volley against Alex de Minaur of Australia.

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Day 7: Naomi Osaka serves the ball against Anett Kontaveit. Osaka won the Round of 16 match, 6-3, 6-4.

Day 7: Naomi Osaka serves the ball against Anett Kontaveit. Osaka won the Round of 16 match, 6-3, 6-4.

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Day 7: Top seed Novak Djokovic shakes hands with No. 20 seed Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain after Djokovic was disqualified from the tournament when he smacked a tennis ball that inadvertently hit the throat of a line judge.

Day 7: Top seed Novak Djokovic shakes hands with No. 20 seed Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain after Djokovic was disqualified from the tournament when he smacked a tennis ball that inadvertently hit the throat of a line judge.

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Day 7: Novak Djokovic talks with tournament officials after being defaulted when he hit a ball after losing a point that hit a line judge in the throat.

Day 7: Novak Djokovic talks with tournament officials after being defaulted when he hit a ball after losing a point that hit a line judge in the throat.

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Day 7: Serbia's Novak Djokovic, right, and a tournament official tend to a line judge who was struck in the throat by a ball hit by Djokovic during his match against Pablo Carreno Busta.

Day 7: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, right, and a tournament official tend to a line judge who was struck in the throat by a ball hit by Djokovic during his match against Pablo Carreno Busta.

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Day 7: American Shelby Rogers celebrates after upsetting No. 6 seed Petra Kvitova 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 7-6 (8-6) in a Round of 16 thriller.

Day 7: American Shelby Rogers celebrates after upsetting No. 6 seed Petra Kvitova 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 7-6 (8-6) in a Round of 16 thriller.

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Day 7: Petra Kvitova hits a forehand against Shelby Rogers during their Round of 16 match.

Day 7: Petra Kvitova hits a forehand against Shelby Rogers during their Round of 16 match.

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Day 7: America Shelby Rogers plays a backhand during her fourth-round match against Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic.

Day 7: America Shelby Rogers plays a backhand during her fourth-round match against Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic.

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Day 7: No. 7 seed Denis Shapovalov of Canada, hitting a backhand against Belgium's David Goffin, took down the No. 7 seed 6-7 (0-7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in the Round of 16.

Day 7: No. 7 seed Denis Shapovalov of Canada, hitting a backhand against Belgium’s David Goffin, took down the No. 7 seed 6-7 (0-7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in the Round of 16.

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Day 7: American Jennifer Brady, the No. 28 seed, celebrates after beating No. 17 Angelique Kerber 6-1, 6-4 in their Round of 16 match.

Day 7: American Jennifer Brady, the No. 28 seed, celebrates after beating No. 17 Angelique Kerber 6-1, 6-4 in their Round of 16 match.

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Day 7: Germany's Angelique Kerber serves to American Jennifer Brady during their fourth-round match.

Day 7: Germany’s Angelique Kerber serves to American Jennifer Brady during their fourth-round match.

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Day 7: No. 5 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany walks back to his side of the court as his opponent Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain receives treatment from an ATP trainer. Zverev won the Round of 16 match 6-2, 6-2, 6-1.

Day 7: No. 5 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany walks back to his side of the court as his opponent Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain receives treatment from an ATP trainer. Zverev won the Round of 16 match 6-2, 6-2, 6-1.

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Day 7: Yulia Putintseva, the No. 23 seed, celebrates after beating No. 8 Petra Martic of Croatia 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in the Round of 16.

Day 7: Yulia Putintseva, the No. 23 seed, celebrates after beating No. 8 Petra Martic of Croatia 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in the Round of 16.

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Day 7: Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan hits a backhand against Petra Martic during their fourth-round match.

Day 7: Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan hits a backhand against Petra Martic during their fourth-round match.

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Day 7: No. 27 seed Borna Coric of Croatia serves to Australia's Jordan Thompson during his 7-5, 6-1, 6-3 win in the Round of 16.

Day 7: No. 27 seed Borna Coric of Croatia serves to Australia’s Jordan Thompson during his 7-5, 6-1, 6-3 win in the Round of 16.

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Day 6: Madison Keys hits the ball against Alize Cornet.

Day 6: Madison Keys hits the ball against Alize Cornet.

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Serena Williams celebrates match point against Sloane Stephens.

Serena Williams celebrates match point against Sloane Stephens.

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Day 6: Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams, holds their daughter Olympia after Williams' match against Sloane Stephens.

Day 6: Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams, holds their daughter Olympia after Williams’ match against Sloane Stephens.

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Day 6: Roberto Bautista Agut serves against Vasek Pospisil.

Day 6: Roberto Bautista Agut serves against Vasek Pospisil.

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Day 6: Daniil Medvedev hits a backhand against J.J. Wolf.

Day 6: Daniil Medvedev hits a backhand against J.J. Wolf.

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Day 6: Maria Sakkari celebrates after match point against Amanda Anisimova.

Day 6: Maria Sakkari celebrates after match point against Amanda Anisimova.

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Day 5: Top seed Novak Djokovic, serving against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany, notched an easy 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win to advance to the Round of 16.

Day 5: Top seed Novak Djokovic, serving against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany, notched an easy 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 win to advance to the Round of 16.

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Day 5: Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka sits with her son Leo in her player's suite to take in a match during her off-day from competition.

Day 5: Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka sits with her son Leo in her player’s suite to take in a match during her off-day from competition.

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Day 5: No. 5 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany hits a running backhand against Adrian Mannarino of France during his 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 win in the third round.

Day 5: No. 5 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany hits a running backhand against Adrian Mannarino of France during his 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 win in the third round.

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Day 5: No. 8 seed Petra Martic of Croatia hits a backhand against Russia's Varvara Gracheva during her 6-3, 6-3 third-round win.

Day 5: No. 8 seed Petra Martic of Croatia hits a backhand against Russia’s Varvara Gracheva during her 6-3, 6-3 third-round win.

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Day 5: Borna Coric, the No. 27 seed, chases down a drop shot from No. 4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas during his 6-7 (2-7), 6-4, 4-6, 5-7, 7-6 (7-4) marathon win to advance to the Round of 16.

Day 5: Borna Coric, the No. 27 seed, chases down a drop shot from No. 4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas during his 6-7 (2-7), 6-4, 4-6, 5-7, 7-6 (7-4) marathon win to advance to the Round of 16.

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Day 5: No. 4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece stretches to hit a forehand during his third-round match against Borna Coric of Croatia.

Day 5: No. 4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece stretches to hit a forehand during his third-round match against Borna Coric of Croatia.

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Day 5: No. 4 seed Naomi Osaka of Japan, right, touches racquets with Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk after a hard-fought 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-2 win to advance to the Round of 16.

Day 5: No. 4 seed Naomi Osaka of Japan, right, touches racquets with Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk after a hard-fought 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-2 win to advance to the Round of 16.

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Day 5: Canada's Denis Shapovalov, the No. 12 seed, hits a volley against American Taylor Fritz, the No. 19 seed, as he rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 win in the third round.

Day 5: Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, the No. 12 seed, hits a volley against American Taylor Fritz, the No. 19 seed, as he rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 win in the third round.

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Day 5: No. 6 seed Petra Kvitova hits forehand against Jessica Pegula during her 6-4, 6-3 win to advance to the Round of 16.

Day 5: No. 6 seed Petra Kvitova hits forehand against Jessica Pegula during her 6-4, 6-3 win to advance to the Round of 16.

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Day 5: American Jessica Pegula serves to Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic during their third-round match.

Day 5: American Jessica Pegula serves to Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic during their third-round match.

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Day 4: No. 2 seed Dominic Thiem of Austria serves against Sumit Nagal during his 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 win in the second round.

Day 4: No. 2 seed Dominic Thiem of Austria serves against Sumit Nagal during his 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 win in the second round.

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Day 4: No. 3 seed Serena Williams stretches hit a backhand against Russia's Margarita Gasparyan during her 6-2, 6-4 win in the second round.

Day 4: No. 3 seed Serena Williams stretches hit a backhand against Russia’s Margarita Gasparyan during her 6-2, 6-4 win in the second round.

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Day 4: Russia's Daniil Medvedev stretches to hit a forehand against Australia's Christopher O'Connell. Medvedev, the No. 3 seed, advanced with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win.

Day 4: Russia’s Daniil Medvedev stretches to hit a forehand against Australia’s Christopher O’Connell. Medvedev, the No. 3 seed, advanced with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win.

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Day 4: Canada's Vasek Pospisil celebrates after beating his countryman Milos Raonic 6-7 (1-7), 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 in the second round.

Day 4: Canada’s Vasek Pospisil celebrates after beating his countryman Milos Raonic 6-7 (1-7), 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 in the second round.

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Day 4: American Sofia Kenin hits a backhand against Leylah Fernandez as the No. 2 seed rolled to a 6-4, 6-3 win in the second round.

Day 4: American Sofia Kenin hits a backhand against Leylah Fernandez as the No. 2 seed rolled to a 6-4, 6-3 win in the second round.

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Day 4: Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime chases down a forehand during his 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 win over Andy Murray.

Day 4: Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime chases down a forehand during his 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 win over Andy Murray.

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Day 4: Germany's Alexander Zverev of Germany checks his phone while receiving treatment in his player's suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Day 4: Germany’s Alexander Zverev of Germany checks his phone while receiving treatment in his player’s suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Day 4: American Sloane Stephens serves to Olga Govortsova of Belarus during her 6-2, 6-2 win.

Day 4: American Sloane Stephens serves to Olga
Govortsova of Belarus during her 6-2, 6-2 win.

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Day 4: Great Britain's Andy Murray hits a return against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada.

Day 4: Great Britain’s Andy Murray hits a return against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada.

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Day 4: Victoria Azarenka plays a backand to her Belarus countrywoman Aryna Sabalenka. Azarenka, a former U.S. Open finalist, crushed the No. 5 seed 6-1, 6-3.

Day 4: Victoria Azarenka plays a backand to her Belarus countrywoman Aryna Sabalenka. Azarenka, a former U.S. Open finalist, crushed the No. 5 seed 6-1, 6-3.

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Day 3: Stefanos Tsitsipas hits the ball against Maxime Cressy during their second-round match. Tsitsipas won the match, 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4.

Day 3: Stefanos Tsitsipas hits the ball against Maxime Cressy during their second-round match. Tsitsipas won the match, 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4.

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Day 3: Caroline Garcia celebrates after upsetting top-seeded Karolina Pliskova.

Day 3: Caroline Garcia celebrates after upsetting top-seeded Karolina Pliskova.

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Day 3: Novak Djokovic hits a backhand against Kyle Edmund.

Day 3: Novak Djokovic hits a backhand against Kyle Edmund.

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Day 3: Petra Kvitova reaches for a backhand against Kateryna Kozlova.

Day 3: Petra Kvitova reaches for a backhand against Kateryna Kozlova.

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Day 3: Alexander Zverev serves against Brandon Nakashima.

Day 3: Alexander Zverev serves against Brandon Nakashima.

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Day 2: Sloane Stephens exits the court with a Black Lives Matter mask following her match against Mihaela Buzarnescu. Stephens won the match, 6-3, 6-3.

Day 2: Sloane Stephens exits the court with a Black Lives Matter mask following her match against Mihaela Buzarnescu. Stephens won the match, 6-3, 6-3.

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Day 2: Venus Williams takes a break during her first-round loss to Karolina Muchova. Muchova won the match, 6-3, 7-5.

Day 2: Venus Williams takes a break during her first-round loss to Karolina Muchova. Muchova won the match, 6-3, 7-5.

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Day 2: Federico Delbonis hits the ball against Daniil Medvedev during their first-round match. Medvedev won the match in three sets, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.

Day 2: Federico Delbonis hits the ball against Daniil Medvedev during their first-round match. Medvedev won the match in three sets, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.

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Day 2: Serena Williams celebrates a point against Kristie Ahn.

Day 2: Serena Williams celebrates a point against Kristie Ahn.

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Day 2: Kristie Ahn hits the ball against Serena Williams,

Day 2: Kristie Ahn hits the ball against Serena Williams,

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Day 2: Andy Murray serves against Yoshihito Nishioka.

Day 2: Andy Murray serves against Yoshihito Nishioka.

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Day 2: Nao Hibino celebrates after winning a game against Garbi–e Muguruza.

Day 2: Nao Hibino celebrates after winning a game against Garbi–e Muguruza.

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Day 1: Naomi Osaka serves the ball against Misaki Doi during their first-round match. Osaka won the match in three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.

Day 1: Naomi Osaka serves the ball against Misaki Doi during their first-round match. Osaka won the match in three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.

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Day 1: Naomi Osaka walks onto the court wearing a Breonna Taylor mask before her first-round match against Misaki Doi.

Day 1: Naomi Osaka walks onto the court wearing a Breonna Taylor mask before her first-round match against Misaki Doi.

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Day 1: Novak Djokovic hits the ball against Damir Dzumhur during their first-round match. Djokovic won in three sets, 6-1, 6-4, 6-1.

Day 1: Novak Djokovic hits the ball against Damir Dzumhur during their first-round match. Djokovic won in three sets, 6-1, 6-4, 6-1.

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Day 1: Coco Gauff greets Anastasija Sevastova at the net following their first-round match. Sevastona won the match, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

Day 1: Coco Gauff greets Anastasija Sevastova at the net following their first-round match. Sevastona won the match, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.

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Day 1: Alexander Zverev serves against Kevin Anderson during their first-round match. Zverev won the match in four sets, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-3, 7-5.

Day 1: Alexander Zverev serves against Kevin Anderson during their first-round match. Zverev won the match in four sets, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-3, 7-5.

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Day 1: Yasutaka Uchiyama serves to Pablo Carreno Busta in their first-round match. Busta won the match in five sets, 4-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Day 1: Yasutaka Uchiyama serves to Pablo Carreno Busta in their first-round match. Busta won the match in five sets, 4-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3.

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Day 1: Black Lives Matter signs and artwork is seen in the stands at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Day 1: Black Lives Matter signs and artwork is seen in the stands at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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Day 1: Louis Armstrong Stadium is empty due to fans not attending this year's tournament out of concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Day 1: Louis Armstrong Stadium is empty due to fans not attending this year’s tournament out of concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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