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Stanislas Wawrinka, Victoria Azarenka given US Open wildcards

Former world number one Azarenka, the winner of two Australian Open titles and twice a US Open runner-up, withdrew from last year's tournament at Flushing Meadows because of a child custody battle.
Roger Federer wins, Serena Williams loses in Cincinnati tourney

Federer advanced to the third round with a 6-4, 6-4 victory against Peter Gojowczyk, and Williams was eliminated by eighth-seeded Petra Kvitova in a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 second-round loss.
Pouille outlasts Murray in Cincinnati opener

Andy Murray's comeback following hip surgery hit another roadblock on Monday after he was beaten 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 by France's Lucas Pouille in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.
Roger Federer 'anxious' ahead of return in Cincinnati

Roger Federer said he is eager to make his start at the Cincinnati Masters as the world number two begins his delayed summer hardcourt season.
Serena Williams breezes past Gavrilova

Serena Williams re-established her customary superiority, hammering Daria Gavrilova 6-1, 6-2 to reach the second round of the Cincinnati Masters.
Simona Halep seals spot in WTA Finals

World number one Simona Halep became the first player to qualify for the season-ending WTA Finals in Singapore, the WTA said on Monday.
Tsitsipas breaks into top 20 after Toronto epic

Greek 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas broke into the world top 20 on Monday following his giant-killing run at the Toronto Masters.
World number one Halep beats Stephens to take Montreal crown

World number one Simona Halep held her nerve in a rollercoaster duel with Sloane Stephens Sunday to win the WTA Montreal crown for the second time.
Nadal withdraws from Cincinnati Masters

World number one Rafael Nadal on Sunday withdrew from next week's ATP Cincinnati Masters event as he prepares for this month's US Open.
Nadal downs Tsitsipas to win Toronto Masters

Rafael Nadal held off a late surge from birthday boy Stefanos Tsitsipas to claim the 80th title of his career with victory at the Toronto Masters on Sunday.