By Mark Peterson | Saturday, January 23, 2016
Dog in flight: Alexandr Dolgopolov on the ascent.
Photo credit: Mark Peterson/Corleve
Match-fixing charges, a wave of early-round upsets and the feisty farewell of Aussie icon Lleyton Hewitt were leading themes from week one of the Australian Open.
Several familiar faces have delivered wonder Down Under.
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Leaning toward history in her pursuit of her 22nd Grand Slam title, Serena Williams looked strong.
Stan Wawrinka sprung from the shadows in a multi-colored burst to earn his 400th career victory.
Victoria Azarenka delivered a double-bagel blitz to open the tournament and surrendered just five games through three rounds.
Rafael Nadal did a diagonal dance with his shadow during his first-round loss.
Garbine Muguruza followed through on this backhand, but fell in round three.
Roger Federer reflects after a win.
Maria Sharapova ponders a question.
Agnieszka Radwanska considers her options.
A fighter to the finish Lleyton Hewitt showed grit in his record 20th, and final, Australian Open appearance.