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Aussie fans show their support on the opening day.

Defending champion Amelie Mauresmo in action during her first round match against Shenay Perry.

France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga rues a missed opportunity during an epic tiebreak against Andy Roddick on Vodafone Arena.

Thousands of spectators queued prior to the gates opening.

Always value for money, Marat Safin produced another entertaining display on Rod Laver Arena.

Marcos Baghdatis used the energy of his loyal band of supporters to overcome German Rainer Schuettler.

Australian Wayne Arthurs recovered from a two-set deficit to advance to the second round in his last Australian Open.

Glamour girl Maria Kirilenko struggled initially but then found form.

Andy Roddick shields his eyes from the sun while serving.

Andy Roddick signs autographs as he leaves Vodafona Arena.

Gael Monfils took four tight sets to eventually prevail over Italian Daniele Bracciali.

Fourth seed Ivan Ljubicic was the first major casualty of Australian Open 2007, crashing out to American Mardy Fish.

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