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The silly season has come to an end, but for tennis fans the festivities are just getting started.
The Australian Open is returning for its 114th edition, bringing the world's top players and hopefuls to sweat it out on the iconic blue courts under the Melbourne skyline.
Here's everything you need to know.
When is the Australian Open?
The Australian Open main draw starts on Sunday 18 January.
The tournament will take place at Melbourne Park across 39
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