World No.1 Rafael Nadal, as well as a host of Australians, are in action on day one of the Australian Open.
It’s been a journey - he has competed in qualifying for the Australian Open four times previously but was awarded a wildcard this time.Credit:From Epping in northern Sydney, Hijikata made his high school firsts team in year 7. No prizes for figuring out he is the pint-sized one in the photograph above.Hijikata plays German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann, 31, who reached the second round here last year. They are fourth up on court 8 after 11am.
Games commence at 11am at Melbourne Park and there are plenty of Australians, international up-and-comers and returning masters of the game on court today. Perth teenager Talia Gibson is up just after noon to make her grand slam debut against French qualifier Clara Burel.
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