She went to New York this year determined to savor the occasion, playing in the singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions while also watching as a fan as Andy Roddick ended his career during the grand slam event.

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Kennedy followed, as did Andy Warhol, who was such a fan that there remains a Berluti loafer named after him.

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Among those attending the service were Liverpool Walton MP Steve Rotheram, who was a fan at Hillsborough on the day of the tragedy, and Andy Burnham, MP for Leigh.

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