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the #1 ranked female tennis player in the world — is opting out of the U.S. Open … saying it’s just too risky to play.

The 24-year-old Australian says she loves the annual tournament — set to begin in New York on August 31 — but she doesn’t feel comfortable bringing her team into a danger zone while the pandemic is still raging in the U.S.

“My team and I have decided that we won’t be travelling to the … Western & Southern Open and the U.S. Open this year,” Barty said.

“I love both events so this was a difficult decision, but there are still significant risks involved due to COVID-19 and I don’t feel comfortable putting my team and I in that position.”

She added, “I wish the USTA all the best for the tournaments and I look forward to being back in the U.S. next year.”

Australia has closed its international borders — which would make overseas travel difficult for Barty anyway.

If she did make the trip, she would be required to spend 2 weeks in quarantine, per Australia’s pandemic travel policy.

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TENNIS STAR ASH BARTY OPTS OUT OF U.S. OPEN OVER COVID… #1 Female Player