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Barty opts out of French Open title defense amid pandemic

by AP Sports Writer
| September 7, 2020 7:06 PM

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Top-ranked Ash Barty will not defend her French Open title because of concerns over traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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