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Venus Williams lost to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International, less than a week before her appearance at the Australian Open.
Big-serving Milos Raonic had won eight ATP titles since became a professional in 2011.
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has captured her second consecutive Brisbane International title.
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The ATP also says it will launch training for players, coaches and staff throughout next year.
Juan Carlos Ferrero thanked his protege and said he wished he “could have continued.”
The ATP Tour is adding a rule that will allow for 10-minute breaks during best-of-three-sets singles matches starting next season.
