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Miami Open’s Blake urges seeding rethink after Serena Williams was handed tough draw

Serena Williams in a past game. [Photo: Courtesy]

Miami Open tournament director James Blake on Monday urged tennis chiefs to rethink seeding rules after Serena Williams was handed a tough draw at this week's event in Florida.

Blake believes Williams is effectively being penalised for taking maternity leave by existing WTA tournament regulations.

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