Ace shots: The most striking moments from the Australian Open 2025 so far

From Medvedev's explosive net camera smash to Emma Raducanu's heartfelt selfie with fans, the first round served up a perfect blend of drama and glory, and photographers captured it all

Our Web Desk, Reuters

Published 14.01.25, 02:35 PM

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A spectator is pictured with an Australian Open hat. (Reuters)

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Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts while holding his smashed racquet during his first round match against Thailand's Kasidit Samrej. (Reuters)

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Britain's Emma Raducanu takes a picture with fans after winning her first round match against Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova. (Reuters)

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Russia's Daniil Medvedev in action during his first round match against Thailand's Kasidit Samrej. (Reuters)

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A spectator holds a sign in support of Russia's Daniil Medvedev during his first round match against Thailand's Kasidit Samrej. (Reuters)

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Russia's Daniil Medvedev in action during his first round match against Thailand's Kasidit Samrej. (Reuters)

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Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia signs autographs for fans after winning her first round match against Argentina's Julia Riera. (Reuters)

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Fan holds up a picture in support of China's Zhizhen Zhang during his first round match against Denmark's Holger. (Reuters)

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A general view of the first round match between Russia's Daniil Medvedev and Thailand's Kasidit Samrej. (Reuters)

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Fan holds up a sign in support of Britain's Emma Raducanu after winning the first round match against Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova. (Reuters)

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Russia's Daria Kasatkina in action during her first round match against Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova. (Reuters)

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Fans of Australia's Alexei Popyrin react in the stands during his first round match against France's Corentin Moutet. (Reuters)

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