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Ons Jabeur plays a shot to Yulia Starodubtseva. Reuters
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Tunisia's Ons Jabeur celebrates after victory against Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva during their women's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 15, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
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Ons Jabeur signs autographs for fans after her victory in the Australian Open first round. AFP
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Ons Jabeur signs autographs inside Margaret Court Arena. AFP
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Ons Jabeur shakes hands with Yuliia Starodubtseva at the net following their match. AFP
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Ons Jabeur hits a forehand to Yuliia Starodubtseva during their match on day two of the Australian Open. AFP
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Ons Jabeur celebrates winning a point against Yuliia Starodubtseva. AFP
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Ons Jabeur hits a backhand to Yuliia Starodubtseva during their match at the Australian Open. AFP
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Ons Jabeur in action during her first-round match against Yulia Starodubtseva. EPA
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Ons Jabeur stretches for the ball during her match against Yuliia Starodubtseva. Getty Images
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Ons Jabeur plays a shot to Yulia Starodubtseva. Reuters
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Tunisia's Ons Jabeur celebrates after victory against Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva during their women's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 15, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
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Ons Jabeur signs autographs for fans after her victory in the Australian Open first round. AFP
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Ons Jabeur signs autographs inside Margaret Court Arena. AFP
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Ons Jabeur shakes hands with Yuliia Starodubtseva at the net following their match. AFP
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Ons Jabeur hits a forehand to Yuliia Starodubtseva during their match on day two of the Australian Open. AFP
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Ons Jabeur celebrates winning a point against Yuliia Starodubtseva. AFP
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Ons Jabeur hits a backhand to Yuliia Starodubtseva during their match at the Australian Open. AFP
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Ons Jabeur in action during her first-round match against Yulia Starodubtseva. EPA
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Ons Jabeur stretches for the ball during her match against Yuliia Starodubtseva. Getty Images
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Ons Jabeur plays a shot to Yulia Starodubtseva. Reuters
Ons Jabeur enjoys return to Australian Open as Andy Murray admits finish line may be near
Tunisian eases into second round, Murray loses in straight sets, Osaka crashes out while Gauff cruises through
Jon Turner
15 January, 2024
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