MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A collection of some of the top photos by Associated Press photographers featuring the intense light and shade of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.

A collection of some of the top photos by Associated Press photographers during the first week of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne. AP ...

When Madison Keys stepped into Rod Laver Arena at 7:37 p.m. on Saturday night ahead of the Australian Open final, she strode right past the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, the trophy that goes to the ...

Without an apparel sponsor, the No. 195-ranked Aussie turned to Ebay and Facebook to source a few iconic vintage tennis dresses.

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