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Barty opts out of French Open title defense amid pandemic

by AP Sports Writer
| September 8, 2020 12:03 AM

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Ash Barty has prioritized her health over her status as women's tennis No. 1 by opting out of a second Grand Slam event during the coronavirus pandemic, this time skipping a title defense at the French Open.

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