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Spectators wait for the start of the exhibition match between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 11. AP-Yonhap
Spectators wait for the start of the exhibition match between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 11. AP-Yonhap
France's Adrian Mannarino looks up at the roof closing on Rod Laver Arena during a practice session in Melbourne on January 11, 2024 ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship starting on Jan. 14. AFP-Yonhap
France's Adrian Mannarino looks up at the roof closing on Rod Laver Arena during a practice session in Melbourne on January 11, 2024 ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship starting on Jan. 14. AFP-Yonhap
Italy's Jannik Sinner prepares to serve to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 14. AP-Yonhap
Italy's Jannik Sinner prepares to serve to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 14. AP-Yonhap
Italy's Jannik Sinner serves against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 14. AFP-Yonhap
Italy's Jannik Sinner serves against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 14. AFP-Yonhap
Daniil Medvedev of Russia in action against Nuno Borges of Portugal during the men's fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 22. EPA-Yonhap
Daniil Medvedev of Russia in action against Nuno Borges of Portugal during the men's fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 22. EPA-Yonhap


<span>General view of the Rod Laver arena during the third round match between Poland's Iga Swiatek and Czech Republic's Linda Noskova as the Melbourne skyline is seen in the background at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Jan. 20. Reuters-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
General view of the Rod Laver arena during the third round match between Poland's Iga Swiatek and Czech Republic's Linda Noskova as the Melbourne skyline is seen in the background at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Jan. 20. Reuters-Yonhap
Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves against Croatia's Dino Prizmic during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 14. AFP-Yonhap
Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves against Croatia's Dino Prizmic during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 14. AFP-Yonhap
France's Adrian Mannarino hits a return against Spain's Jaume Munar during their men's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 17. AFP-Yonhap
France's Adrian Mannarino hits a return against Spain's Jaume Munar during their men's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 17. AFP-Yonhap
<span>Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her quarter final match against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 23. Reuters-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her quarter final match against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 23. Reuters-Yonhap


<span>Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays a backhand return to Coco Gauff of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Jan. 23. AP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays a backhand return to Coco Gauff of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Jan. 23. AP-Yonhap



Denmark's Holger Rune hits a return against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka during their men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16. AFP-Yonhap
Denmark's Holger Rune hits a return against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka during their men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16. AFP-Yonhap
Casper Ruud of Norway returns during his first round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain on Day 3 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 16. EPA-Yonhap
Casper Ruud of Norway returns during his first round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain on Day 3 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 16. EPA-Yonhap
Ben Shelton of the U.S. serves against Christopher O'Connell of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Jan. 17.  Reuters-Yonhap
Ben Shelton of the U.S. serves against Christopher O'Connell of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Jan. 17. Reuters-Yonhap
<span>Italy's Jannik Sinner serves against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their men's singles semi-final match on day 13 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 26. AFP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Italy's Jannik Sinner serves against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their men's singles semi-final match on day 13 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 26. AFP-Yonhap


Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return against USA's Taylor Fritz during their men's singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 23. AFP-Yonhap
Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return against USA's Taylor Fritz during their men's singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 23. AFP-Yonhap


Denmark's Holger Rune hits a return against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka during their men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16. AFP-Yonhap
Denmark's Holger Rune hits a return against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka during their men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16. AFP-Yonhap
Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a backhand return to Danielle Collins of the U.S. during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18. Reuters-Yonhap
Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a backhand return to Danielle Collins of the U.S. during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18. Reuters-Yonhap
<span>Amanda Anisimova of the U.S in action during her third round match against Spain's Paula Badosa as spectators are seen in the reflection of glass at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 19. Reuters-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Amanda Anisimova of the U.S in action during her third round match against Spain's Paula Badosa as spectators are seen in the reflection of glass at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 19. Reuters-Yonhap
<span>France's Arthur Cazaux in action during his fourth round match against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne Jan. 22. Reuters-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
France's Arthur Cazaux in action during his fourth round match against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne Jan. 22. Reuters-Yonhap




<span>France's Arthur Cazaux hits the ball between the legs to return Poland's Hubert Hurkacz during their men's singles match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan, 22. AFP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
France's Arthur Cazaux hits the ball between the legs to return Poland's Hubert Hurkacz during their men's singles match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan, 22. AFP-Yonhap
Daniil Medvedev of Russia runs to return a shot to Nuno Borges of Portugal during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Jan. 22. AP-Yonhap
Daniil Medvedev of Russia runs to return a shot to Nuno Borges of Portugal during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Jan. 22. AP-Yonhap


<span>Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his second round match against Netherlands' Jesper De Jong at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 17. Reuters-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his second round match against Netherlands' Jesper De Jong at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 17. Reuters-Yonhap
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand return to Richard Gasquet of France during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 16. AP-Yonhap
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand return to Richard Gasquet of France during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 16. AP-Yonhap
Yoshihito Nishioka, top, of Japan plays a backhand return to Holger Rune of Denmark during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 16. AP-Yonhap
Yoshihito Nishioka, top, of Japan plays a backhand return to Holger Rune of Denmark during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 16. AP-Yonhap
Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts on a point against Slovakia's Lukas Klein during their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 18. AFP-Yonhap
Germany's Alexander Zverev reacts on a point against Slovakia's Lukas Klein during their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 18. AFP-Yonhap
Ben Shelton of the U.S. reacts after defeating Christopher O'Connell of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 17. AP-Yonhap
Ben Shelton of the U.S. reacts after defeating Christopher O'Connell of Australia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 17. AP-Yonhap
Andrey Rublev of Russia reacts during his 4th round match against Alex de Minaur of Australia on Day 8 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Jan. 21. EPA-Yonhap
Andrey Rublev of Russia reacts during his 4th round match against Alex de Minaur of Australia on Day 8 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Jan. 21. EPA-Yonhap


Fans react during day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 14. AFP-Yonhap
Fans react during day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 14. AFP-Yonhap
Former Grand Slam champions Andre Agassi and Evonne Goolagong Cawley pose with the women's Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup and the men's Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophies ahead of the start of  Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 14. AP-Yonhap
Former Grand Slam champions Andre Agassi and Evonne Goolagong Cawley pose with the women's Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup and the men's Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophies ahead of the start of Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 14. AP-Yonhap
<span>Australia fans Rachel Gotsis, Nicole Theoharous, Beth Lincoln and Lynda O'Brien in a photo booth during the second round at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 17. Reuters-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Australia fans Rachel Gotsis, Nicole Theoharous, Beth Lincoln and Lynda O'Brien in a photo booth during the second round at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 17. Reuters-Yonhap
Daniil Medvedev of Russia signs autographs after defeating Nuno Borges of Portugal in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Jan. 22. AP-Yonhap
Daniil Medvedev of Russia signs autographs after defeating Nuno Borges of Portugal in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Jan. 22. AP-Yonhap


Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki plays with her daughter during a kids day event in Melbourne on January 13, 2024 ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship starting on Jan. 14. AFP-Yonhap
Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki plays with her daughter during a kids day event in Melbourne on January 13, 2024 ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship starting on Jan. 14. AFP-Yonhap
<span>Amanda Anisimova of the U.S throws a towel to fans after winning her third round match against Spain's Paula Badosa at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 19. Reuters-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Amanda Anisimova of the U.S throws a towel to fans after winning her third round match against Spain's Paula Badosa at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 19. Reuters-Yonhap
<span>Ground staff members dry out the court during the second round match between Australia's Max Purcell and Norway's Casper Ruud due to rain at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 19. Reuters-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Ground staff members dry out the court during the second round match between Australia's Max Purcell and Norway's Casper Ruud due to rain at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 19. Reuters-Yonhap
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka blows a kiss for the camera after victory against Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in their women's singles match on day six of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 19. AFP-Yonhap
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka blows a kiss for the camera after victory against Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in their women's singles match on day six of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 19. AFP-Yonhap
<span>Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 28. AP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 28. AP-Yonhap
<span>India's Rohan Bopanna (R) and Australia's Matthew Ebden celebrate after victory against Italy's Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori during their men's doubles final match on day 14 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 27. AFP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
India's Rohan Bopanna (R) and Australia's Matthew Ebden celebrate after victory against Italy's Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori during their men's doubles final match on day 14 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 27. AFP-Yonhap
<span>Italian fans cheer after the victory of Italy's Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev on day 15 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 29. AFP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Italian fans cheer after the victory of Italy's Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev on day 15 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 29. AFP-Yonhap
<span>Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts during the final against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 28. Reuters-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts during the final against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 28. Reuters-Yonhap
<span>Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Zheng Qinwen of China in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27. AP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Zheng Qinwen of China in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27. AP-Yonhap
<span>Hsieh Su-Wei, right, of Taiwan and Elise Mertens of Belgium pose with their trophy after defeating Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia and Lyudmyla Kichenok of Ukraine in the women's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28. AP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Hsieh Su-Wei, right, of Taiwan and Elise Mertens of Belgium pose with their trophy after defeating Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia and Lyudmyla Kichenok of Ukraine in the women's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 28. AP-Yonhap
<span>Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus kisses the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Zheng Qinwen of China in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27. AP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus kisses the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Zheng Qinwen of China in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27. AP-Yonhap
<span>Italy's Jannik Sinner points his name on the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy at the Royal Botanic Gardens following his victory against Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final match of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 29. AFP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Italy's Jannik Sinner points his name on the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy at the Royal Botanic Gardens following his victory against Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final match of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 29. AFP-Yonhap
<span>Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final match on day 15 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 28. AFP-Yonhap</span><br /><br />
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final match on day 15 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 28. AFP-Yonhap





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