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The best pictures from on and off the court at the 2025 Australian Open.
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The rain sends people running for cover.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Rain causes chaos on day one of the Australian Open.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Children run as rain suspends play in the first-round matches.Credit:AP
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No.6 seed Casper Ruud of Norway during his first-round match.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Qinwen Zheng has her eyes on the ball during her first-round match.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Leylah Fernandez contends with her hair as well as her opponent.Credit:AP
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Anca Todoni serves during her first-round match.Credit:Getty Images
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Misting fans kept going as the rain started at Melbourne Park.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Fans brave the elements at Melbourne Park.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Mirra Andreeva gets pumped up during her first-round match.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Tennis fans make their way to Rod Laver Arena seeking shelter from the rain.Credit:Chris Hopkins
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Omar Jasika serves in his first-round match.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Rain stops play on Kia Arena on the opening day of the Australian Open.Credit:Getty Images
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Arthur Fils gets a taste of the action.Credit:AP
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Tennis fans take cover as the rain arrives at Melbourne Park.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Australian Open fans navigate the rain on Sunday.Credit:Eddie Jim
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Some umbrellas struggled under the heavy rain.Credit:Eddie Jim
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A tennis fan flees the heavy rain.Credit:Eddie Jim