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Roger Federer, pictured here in Cape Town in February, is 38 and his latest setback could spark speculation of retirement.                                                                                                                                                Image: Esa Alexander
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Roger Federer out of tennis until 2021 after knee surgery

Twenty-time Grand Slam singles champion Roger Federer said on Wednesday he would be sidelined until 2021 after undergoing his second knee operation in a matter of months. The 38-year-old Swiss said he needed follow-up arthroscopic surgery…

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In this file photo, defending champions Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Naomi Osaka of Japan hold their winners trophies at on September 10, 2018 in New York City. Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images
NAOMI OSAKA

Who’s who? A guide to US Open stars’ first round rivals

Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka are the defending champions at the US Open, where old rivals Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova meet in a blockbuster opening round tie on Monday. AFP Sport looks at the players hoping to cause a major…

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