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Sunday / December 22.
  • By JOE KAY

    MASON, Ohio (AP) — For the first time in more than a year, the “Big Four” is back together at the Western & Southern Open.

    Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray highlight the men’s bracket that begins Monday in a tournament that will help gauge how several prominent players are recovering from setbacks as the U.S. Open approaches.

    Murray missed 11 months following hip surgery and tried to return for Wimbledon, but withdrew when he wasn’t satisfied with his workouts. Cincinnati will be his fourth tournament in his comeback. He reached the quarterfinals at Washington two weeks ago, his best result. Murray will play Lucas Pouille in the opening round on Monday afternoon.

    One of the “Big Four” won the title at Cincinnati in 10 of the last 13 years, with Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov taking it in 2017. Dimitrov didn’t drop a set and lost his serve only once while getting his first Masters title.

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