Jubilant Matt

Jubilant Aussie Matthew Ebden celebrates the first day of the year with a convincing win over American Frances Tiafoe before hitting a few signed tennis balls into the crowd. Happy New Year, Matt, and all the best for a big 2018! 01 Jan 2018.

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Baammm!!!!

French tennis star Alizé Cornet rifles another scorching forehand at 2018 Brisbane International. 31 Dec 2017.

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Semi-Final Winning Style

Nick Kyrgios produces all the shots defeating World #3 Grigor Dimtrov 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the late afternoon sun to progress to the Men's Final. Nice! 06 Jan 2018.

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Christos & Giorgos "George" Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios’ brother Christos & their father George outside Pat Rafter Arena. Nick has a great family. They’re very friendly, supportive and love Nick with an obvious passion!

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Leaping Into Hearts

Aussie young gun Alex De Minaur shows why he’s such a crowd favourite, running, sliding and leaping into hearts across the country, and the world. With big scalps already this year in both Brisbane & Sydney he certainly is a rare talent and his career will be an exciting one to follow. 06 Jan 2018.

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Grigor All Smiles

World #3 Grigor Dimtrov looks relaxed and happy to be back in Brisbane, ready to defend his title. Welcome back, mate! 30 Dec 2017.

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Giaan & Dylan

Channel 7 reporter Giaan Rooney interviews Aussie tennis star Dylan Alcott following a practice session. 05 Jan 2018.

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Ouch Heath!

Aussie tennis star Heath Davidson looks happy following a practice session even though he ploughed into the scoreboard in the corner of the court and needed medical treatment. Owww, dude! 05 Jan 2018.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Crazy Doubles Action

Aussie Matt Reid joins Nick Kyrgios for some doubles hijinks. Did they win? You wouldn't know by the smiles on court. Good stuff and fun to watch. Nick would have the last laugh defeating both their doubles opponents - Grigor Dimtrov & Ryan Harrison - in singles. 03 Jan 2018.

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Tip Toe

Aussie Matty Reid shows some grace & finesse during his doubles match with Nick Kyrgios. Swan Lake eat your heart out! :) 03 Jan 2018.

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On Point

Aussie doubles partners Priscilla Hon & Ajla Tomljanovic celebrate a point against their Aussie opponents Ash Barty & Casey Dellacqua. 03 Jan 2018.

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All Smiles

Winners are grinners, but so are those who know they've played their best but were beaten on the day by better opponents. Ash Barty & Casey Dellacqua vs Priscilla Hon & Ajla Tomljanovic. 03 Jan 2018.

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Ajla Tomljanovic

Australian tennis player Ajla Tomljanovic thumps a backhand return during practice. It's interesting to note that the tournament uses the official 2018 Australian Open tennis balls in order for the players to better prepare for the 2018 Australian Open. 03 Jan 2018.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Trophy Feels

2018 Brisbane International champ Nick Kyrgios and the match's ball kids pose for one last photo for the world's media at the conclusion of the Men’s Final. 07 Jan 2018.

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