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Australian Open Day 2, Live Photo - See The Best Photos From Melbourne

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz all advanced to round two on the second day of Australian Open 2025 at Melbourne Park on Monday (January 13). While all three were tested, Djokovic had the trickiest ride, dropping the opening set in his match against 19-year-old American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy, before using his guile to push through 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 6-2. Meanwhile, Briton Jacob Fearnley marked his tournament debut with an impressive 7-6 (3), 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory over Australian Nick Kyrgios who was playing his first match at his home slam in three years. Stefanos Tsitsipas was the first big name to exit the season-opening Major, after a loss to Alex Michelsen in four sets.

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Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner waves after defeating Nicolas Jarry | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Jannik Sinner of Italy waves after defeating Nicolas Jarry of Chile in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia

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Australian Open 2025: Stefanos Tsitsipas plays a backhand return to Alex Michelsen | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece plays a backhand return to Alex Michelsen of the U.S. during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open 2025: Alex Michelsen plays a forehand return to Stefanos Tsitsipas | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Alex Michelsen of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open 2025: Stefanos Tsitsipas walks to receive serve from Alex Michelsen | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece walks to receive serve from Alex Michelsen of the U.S. during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open 2025: Coco Gauff is congratulated by compatriot Sofia Kenin | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Coco Gauff, left, of the U.S. is congratulated by compatriot Sofia Kenin following their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open 2025: Coco Gauff waves after defeating Sofia Kenin | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Coco Gauff of the U.S. waves after defeating compatriot Sofia Kenin in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open 2025: Sofia Kenin reacts during her match against Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Sofia Kenin of the U.S. reacts during her first round match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open 2025: Coco Gauff plays a backhand return to Sofia Kenin | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Coco Gauff of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Sofia Kenin of the U.S. during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship photo- Frances Tiafoe vs Arthur Rinderknech_1
Australian Open 2025: Frances Tiafoe celebrates after defeating Arthur Rinderknech | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Arthur Rinderknech of France in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship photo- Jessica Pegula vs Maya Joint_1
Australian Open 2025: Jessica Pegula serves to Maya Joint | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. serves to Maya Joint of Australia during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship photo- Belinda Bencic vs Jelena Ostapenko_1
Australian Open 2025: Belinda Bencic celebrates after defeating Jelena Ostapenko | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Belinda Bencic of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open 2025: Andy Murray, coach of Novak Djokovic of Serbia watches him | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Andy Murray, coach of Novak Djokovic of Serbia watches him during his first round match against Nishesh Basavareddy of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic plays a forehand return to Nishesh Basavareddy | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand return to Nishesh Basavareddy of the U.S. during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship photo- Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Shevchenko_1
Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz plays a backhand return to Alexander Shevchenko | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand return to Alexander Shevchenko of Kazakhstan during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship photo- Nick Kyrgios vs Jacob Fearnley_1
Australian Open 2025: Nick Kyrgios prepares to serve to Jacob Fearnley | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Nick Kyrgios of Australia prepares to serve to Jacob Fearnley of Britain during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship photo- Jodie Burrage vs Leolia Jeanjean_1
Australian Open 2025: Jodie Burrage plays a backhand return to Leolia Jeanjean | Photo: AP/Manish Swarup

Jodie Burrage of Britain plays a backhand return to Leolia Jeanjean of France during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship photo- Arthur Rinderknech vs Frances Tiafoe_1
Australian Open 2025: Arthur Rinderknech plays a backhand return to Frances Tiafoe | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Arthur Rinderknech of France plays a backhand return to Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship photo- Katerina Siniakova vs Iga Swiatek_1
Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek takes a selfie with fans after defeating Katerina Siniakova | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Iga Swiatek of Poland takes a selfie with fans after defeating Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship photo- Katerina Siniakova vs Iga Swiatek_2
Australian Open 2025: Katerina Siniakova plays a forehand return to Iga Swiatek | Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan

Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic plays a forehand return to Iga Swiatek of Poland during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australian Open tennis Championship photo-Jannik Sinner vs Nicolas Jarry-2
Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner plays a forehand return to Nicolas Jarry | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a forehand return to Nicolas Jarry of Chile during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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