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She prepared for the Australian Open by playing at the Hume Tennis Tournament, reaching the quarter-finals, and said prior to competing that she wanted to "enjoy my tennis" and "have lots of fun".

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A collection of some of the top photos by Associated Press photographers featuring the intense light and shade of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.