From New York: A tennis player is competing for a major title without his girlfriend's support in person. She has a scheduling conflict due to her own athletic commitments. The girlfriend, a prominent figure in women's soccer, is part of the US national team and plays for the Washington Spirit.
Her team has a match on Sunday, which coincides with her boyfriend's big game. As a result, she will not be able to attend his match.
Further information about the couple and their respective careers can be found through the source.
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