Whether they won or lost, players told the media exactly how they felt on a variety of on and off court questions during the first day of the Australian Open. Here’s a quick sampling of their best, candid, and eyebrow raising comments.

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Q. Today your opponent said you are the one reason for her to start playing tennis. You are her idol. She still has three posters of you in her room.
“She's got to take those off (laughter). It's time to put her posters up there.”
- Maria Sharapova after her win over Japan’s Nao Hibino

Q. How do you think you're going to be remembered as a tennis player?
“Well, hopefully not from my Australian Open results (smiling).”
- Samantha Stosur after she suffered another opening round loss at her home major, this time to Kristyna Pliskova.

“I would like to hear the name. I would love to hear names. Then at least it's concrete stuff and you can actually debate about it.”
- Roger Federer when asked about the recent match fixing allegations, some involving Grand Slam champions.

“I tried to keep my emotions inside, and actually imagine I was losing. It's easier that way.”
- Yulia Putintseva immediately after beating Caroline Wozniacki in three sets.

Q. What happened today? “I would say it's a pretty shi**y start to the season. It wasn't a pretty first set but I got it done and really should have closed it off in two.”
- Caroline Wozniacki after losing in three sets in the opening round to Yulia Putintseva.

“I feel like I'm restarting, like it's my first year on tour.”
- Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard after winning her first round match.

“Not much to say except it was a catastrophe.”
- France’s Benoit Paire after losing in straight sets to 19-year-old American Noah Rubin.

“Yeah, today I was great honor to play with Novak. He's No. 1 in the world. He's my idol. It was good experience to play with him.”
- Hyeon Chung after his first round loss against Novak Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena.

Q. Did you get any crime fighting jobs or offers? “Well, I'm still looking to get some action roles. Maybe a super hero. (Smiling.) That's my dream.”
- Serena Williams when asked about the worldwide reaction to her chasing down a man who took her phone at a restaurant.

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