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Did Serena lose in Dubai for Venus? More mailbag

Some readers questioned whether Serena Williams lost in the Dubai semis to avoid a final with Venus.

Some readers questioned whether Serena Williams lost in the Dubai semis to avoid a final with Venus.

"In 1969, Osuna's career came to a tragic end when he was killed in an airplane accident at age 30. For his achievements on the court, he was posthumously inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1979. Last year, the USTA celebrated the 50th anniversary of Osuna's becoming the first Latin American man to win the U.S. Open. Now, it seems appropriate to further honor him by inducting him into the U.S. Open Court of Champions."