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Monfils held off Mpetshi Perricard in a five-set thriller in the first round of the Australian Open.

Monfils held off Mpetshi Perricard in a five-set thriller in the first round of the Australian Open.

João Fonseca cruised past Andrey Rublev and Alex Michelsen toppled Stefanos Tsitsipas while Gaël Monfils held off Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

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Daniil Medvedev takes out his frustration on a net camera at the Australian Open.

Nick Kyrgios reacts to a point at the 2025 Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray shake hands while warming up for the Australian Open.

France's Gael Monfils during his 4–6, 2–6, 6–2, 6 (3)–7 loss to Norway's Casper Ruud on Aug. 28, 2024.

Navarro enjoyed a breakout 2024, advancing to the semifinals at the U.S. Open.

Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev speak at an Australian Open media session.

Jannik Sinner holds the trophy at the 2024 Australian Open.

Sabalenka enters the Australian Open as the two-time defending champion and overwhelming favorite.

Sinner will look to defend his 2024 Australian Open title.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic talk to media during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka holds the 2024 Australian Open trophy after winning the tournament.

Coco Gauff reacts to winning a match at the 2024 U.S. Open.

Sinner will look to defend his 2024 title at the Australian Open.

World No. 293 Reilly Opelka speaks to 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic at the net after his upset win over the Serbian tennis star in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International on January 3, 2025.

Sabalenka enters 2025 with momentum after a banner year that included two major titles.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios laugh on the bench during a double match.

Naomi Osaka returns a ball during the 2024 U.S. Open.

Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd as he retires from tennis at the Davis Cup.

Furlan was awarded WTA Coach of the Year for his work with Paolini, who enjoyed a breakthrough season.

A fan hands a Caitlin Clark rookie card to Clark for signing before a game

Rafael Nadal watches a retirement video emotionally at the Davis Cup.

Novak Djokovic holds the 2022 Wimbledon trophy after beating Nick Kyrgios.

Sabalenka and Gauff are among the WTA's top prize money earners of 2024.

Djokovic added a gold medal to his massive trophy haul, solidifying his legacy as the most decorated athlete in tennis history.