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Day One of the Australian Open - Best Action Shots

  • Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return against Alex Kuznetsov of the US in their first round men's singles match on day one of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2012. Nadal won 6-4, 6-1, 6-1.

  • Caroline Wozniacki


    Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark plays a backhand in her first round match against Anastasia Rodionova of Australia during day one of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

  • Alexander Kudryavtsev


    Alexander Kudryavtsev of Russia rfeceives treatment for an injury in his first round match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during day one of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

  • Roger Federer


    Roger Federer of Switzerland gestures for a review in his first round match against Alexander Kudryavtsev of Russia during day one of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

  • Benjamin Becker


    Benjamin Becker of Germany plays a forehand in his first round match against Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus during day one of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

  • Kim Clijsters


    Kim Clijsters of Belgium plays a forehand during her round one match against Maria Joao Koehler of Portugal during day one of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.


Day One of the Australian Open 2012 served up some stunning tennis action shots at Melbourne Park.

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The Swiss tennis star Roger Federer cruised through to round two as he defeated the Russian Alexandre Kudryavtsev in three straight sets while Spanish rival Rafael Nadal only dropped 6 games in total when he played Alex Kuznetsov from the United States (4-6, 1-6, 1-6).

Caroline Wozniacki from Denmark made her ambitions clear defeating Anastasia Rodionova  in 2 straight sets whilst underdog Heather Watson from the UK just narrowly escaped a white wash against the rising tennis ace Victoria Azarenka (6-1, 6-0).

As the tournament progresses, we will be finding the best images of the day which we will publish here for you. In case you missed the big matches of the day because you forgot to get up early enough...or go to bed late enough, you will find some stunning action shots of both the mens and womens tournament held at Melbourne Park!

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