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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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- Joao Fonseca Brazilian tennis player
- Novak Djokovic Serbian tennis player
- Jodie Anna Burrage British tennis player
- Nick Kyrgios Australian tennis player
- Daniil Medvedev Russian tennis player
- Australian Open Tennis tournament
- Thanasi Kokkinakis Australian tennis player
- Andy Murray British tennis player
- Jack Draper British tennis player
- Melbourne City in Australia
- Andrey Rublev Russian tennis player
- United Kingdom Country in Europe
- Australia Country in Oceania
- Coco Gauff American tennis player
- Nishesh Basavareddy American tennis player
- Kasidit Samrej Thai tennis player
- Thailand Country in Asia
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