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Astra Sharma (AUS) (Q) serves during her match against Priscilla Hon (AUS) (WC). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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A large crowd watches on during the Astra Sharma (AUS) (Q) vs Priscilla Hon (AUS) (WC) match. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Priscilla Hon (AUS) (WC) has her hair stand to attention during her match against Astra Sharma (AUS) (Q). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Priscilla Hon (AUS) (WC) hits a backhand during her match against Astra Sharma (AUS) (Q). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Fans visiting the main concourse are greeted with Caroline Wozniacki across the side of the building. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Petra Martic (CRO) (31) in action during her match against Heather Watson (GBR). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Petra Martic (CRO) (31) frames a forehand during her match against Heather Watson (GBR). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Petra Martic (CRO) (31) cheers herself on after winning the first set against Heather Watson (GBR). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Heather Watson (GBR) frames her backhand during her match against Petra Martic (CRO) (31). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Julia Goerges (GER) (14) serves during her match against vs Danielle Collins (USA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Julia Goerges (GER) (14) hits a backhand return during her match against vs Danielle Collins (USA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Julia Goerges (GER) (14) cheers herself on during her match against vs Danielle Collins (USA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Julia Goerges (GER) (14) returns serve during her match against vs Danielle Collins (USA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Danielle Collins (USA). serves in her match against Julia Goerges (GER) (14). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Kids are excited for some FORTNITE play time in-between matches. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Kids are excited for some FORTNITE play time in-between matches. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Angelique Kerber (GER) (2) hits a forehand shot during her match against Polona Hercog (SLO). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Angelique Kerber (GER) (2) in action during her match against Polona Hercog (SLO). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Polona Hercog (SLO) is unsure what to do during her match against Angelique Kerber (GER) (2). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Ellen Perez (AUS) (WC) winds up for a forehand during her match against Yafan Wang (CHN). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Ellen Perez (AUS) (WC) looking for relief during a tough second set against Yafan Wang (CHN). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Yafan Wang (CHN) hits a backhand during her match against Ellen Perez (AUS) (WC). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Yafan Wang (CHN) serves in her match against Ellen Perez (AUS) (WC). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Chinese fans in the stands were cheering on Yafan Wang (CHN) during her match against Ellen Perez (AUS) (WC). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Belinda Bencic (SUI) hits a forehand during her match against Katerina Siniakova (CZE).Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Katerina Siniakova (CZE) gets cranky and toses a ball during her match against Belinda Bencic (SUI). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Katerina Siniakova (CZE) holds back the tears during her match against Belinda Bencic (SUI). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU) winds up a forehand during her match against Andrea Petkovic (GER). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Andrea Petkovic (GER) wipes away sweat during her match against Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Andrea Petkovic (GER) lunges for the ball during her match against Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU). Photo by: Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) reaching for a short ball during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) reaching watches the ball clear the net during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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General view of Rod Laver Arena during Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) and Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) match. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) running for the ball during her match against Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Ashleigh Barty (AUS) (15) serving during her match against Luksika Kumkhum (THA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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General view of Margaret Court Arena during the Ashleigh Barty (AUS) (15) and Luksika Kumkhum (THA) match. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Ashleigh Barty (AUS) (15) chasing after a ball during her match against Luksika Kumkhum (THA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Fans in the crowd wearing 'Aussie' shirts in the vegemite brand logo and colours. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) reaching cools down her hand during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) hits a backhand during her match against Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) makes a signal of two during her matach against Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) apologises for winning a point after the ball clipped the net during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) apologises for winning a point after the ball clipped the net during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) inspecting the tennis balls during her match against Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) hits a backhand during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

Astra Sharma (AUS) (Q) serves during her match against Priscilla Hon (AUS) (WC). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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A large crowd watches on during the Astra Sharma (AUS) (Q) vs Priscilla Hon (AUS) (WC) match. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Priscilla Hon (AUS) (WC) has her hair stand to attention during her match against Astra Sharma (AUS) (Q). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Priscilla Hon (AUS) (WC) hits a backhand during her match against Astra Sharma (AUS) (Q). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Fans visiting the main concourse are greeted with Caroline Wozniacki across the side of the building. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Petra Martic (CRO) (31) in action during her match against Heather Watson (GBR). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Petra Martic (CRO) (31) frames a forehand during her match against Heather Watson (GBR). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Petra Martic (CRO) (31) cheers herself on after winning the first set against Heather Watson (GBR). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Heather Watson (GBR) frames her backhand during her match against Petra Martic (CRO) (31). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Julia Goerges (GER) (14) serves during her match against vs Danielle Collins (USA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Julia Goerges (GER) (14) hits a backhand return during her match against vs Danielle Collins (USA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Julia Goerges (GER) (14) cheers herself on during her match against vs Danielle Collins (USA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Julia Goerges (GER) (14) returns serve during her match against vs Danielle Collins (USA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Danielle Collins (USA). serves in her match against Julia Goerges (GER) (14). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Kids are excited for some FORTNITE play time in-between matches. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Kids are excited for some FORTNITE play time in-between matches. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Angelique Kerber (GER) (2) hits a forehand shot during her match against Polona Hercog (SLO). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Angelique Kerber (GER) (2) in action during her match against Polona Hercog (SLO). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Polona Hercog (SLO) is unsure what to do during her match against Angelique Kerber (GER) (2). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Ellen Perez (AUS) (WC) winds up for a forehand during her match against Yafan Wang (CHN). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Ellen Perez (AUS) (WC) looking for relief during a tough second set against Yafan Wang (CHN). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Yafan Wang (CHN) hits a backhand during her match against Ellen Perez (AUS) (WC). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Yafan Wang (CHN) serves in her match against Ellen Perez (AUS) (WC). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Chinese fans in the stands were cheering on Yafan Wang (CHN) during her match against Ellen Perez (AUS) (WC). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Belinda Bencic (SUI) hits a forehand during her match against Katerina Siniakova (CZE).Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Katerina Siniakova (CZE) gets cranky and toses a ball during her match against Belinda Bencic (SUI). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Katerina Siniakova (CZE) holds back the tears during her match against Belinda Bencic (SUI). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU) winds up a forehand during her match against Andrea Petkovic (GER). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Andrea Petkovic (GER) wipes away sweat during her match against Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Andrea Petkovic (GER) lunges for the ball during her match against Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU). Photo by: Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) reaching for a short ball during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) reaching watches the ball clear the net during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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General view of Rod Laver Arena during Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) and Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) match. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) running for the ball during her match against Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Ashleigh Barty (AUS) (15) serving during her match against Luksika Kumkhum (THA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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General view of Margaret Court Arena during the Ashleigh Barty (AUS) (15) and Luksika Kumkhum (THA) match. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Ashleigh Barty (AUS) (15) chasing after a ball during her match against Luksika Kumkhum (THA). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Fans in the crowd wearing 'Aussie' shirts in the vegemite brand logo and colours. Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) reaching cools down her hand during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) hits a backhand during her match against Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) makes a signal of two during her matach against Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) apologises for winning a point after the ball clipped the net during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) apologises for winning a point after the ball clipped the net during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) inspecting the tennis balls during her match against Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) (3) hits a backhand during her match against Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL). Photo by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)

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Pic special - Australian Open - Day 1

A very hot summer's day in Melbourne couldn't stop 42,691 people coming through the gates for the morning session on day one of the 2019 Australia Open. Photos by: Ben Southall (@bsouthallau)