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The Latest: Madison Keys, Steve Johnson of US win at tennis

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

1:05 p.m.

It's been a good start to the day for the U.S. Olympic team at tennis: Madison Keys is into the women's semifinals, and Steve Johnson is into the men's quarterfinals.

Keys, who is seeded No. 7, beat Daria Katsanika of Russia 6-3, 6-1 in 53 minutes Thursday, thanks in large part to a 30-4 edge in winners. One more victory, and Keys will be assured of going home with a medal.

Johnson, seeded No. 12, had a similarly easy time of it against Evgeny Donskoy of Russia, winning 6-1, 6-1.