Australian Open Highlights: Fonseca's Breakthrough, Djokovic's Comeback, and Medvedev's Controversy

The first round of the Australian Open featured stunning upsets, dramatic comebacks, and heated moments on the court, setting the stage for an exciting tournament.

• 18-year-old Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets during his Grand Slam debut, extending his winning streak to 14 matches.
• Novak Djokovic overcame a first-set loss to 19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy, ultimately securing a five-set victory in his first match under new coach Andy Murray.
• Nick Kyrgios exited the tournament in the first round due to ongoing injury struggles, raising doubts about his future singles participation in Melbourne.
• Daniil Medvedev narrowly avoided an upset against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej but faces scrutiny for smashing a net camera during an on-court outburst, which could lead to an $80,000 fine.
• British players Jack Draper and Jodie Burrage prepare for challenging second-round matches, with Draper set to face Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis and Burrage taking on third seed Coco Gauff.

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