My calls to senior staff at the SEC got me an immediate answer to my question.

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When Williams's agent reached out to Bryan a few months ago to see if he would play the French Open with Williams, Bryan had an immediate answer: "Yes!'"

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Most workers know if a note requires an immediate answer.

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The answer was an immediate yes.

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