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(Reuters) – Serena Williams confirmed on Wednesday she will compete at this year\\\’s U.S. Open in New York amid the COVID-19 outbreak, where the seven-times champion will seek a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam singles title.
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“Ultimately, I really cannot wait to return to New York and play the U.S. Open 2020,\\xe2\\x80\\x9d Williams said in a video message played during a United States Tennis Association news conference to confirm that the Aug. 31-Sept. 13 tournament will proceed without fans.
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“I feel like the USTA is going to do a really good job of ensuring everything is amazing and … everyone is safe.”
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(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
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