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Australian Open in pictures: Day 5

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The best shots on and off the court at the 2025 Australian Open on Thursday, January 16.

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Alex de Minaur in action in his second-round win over Tristan Boyer on Rod Laver Arena.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Destanee Aiava plays against Danielle Collins in her second-round match.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Aussie Tristan Schoolkate plays against defending champion Jannik Sinner on Rod Laver Arena.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Australian James McCabe faces Alex Michelsen on court 3.Credit:Joe Armao

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Jannik Sinner in action against Tristan Schoolkate.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Alex de Minaur on the way to beating Tristan Boyer.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Danielle Collins shows her frustration.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS

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Thanasi Kokkinakis speaks to his team about his injured pec during training on Thursday.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Tristan Schoolkate in action.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Lleyton Hewitt (right) in Alex de Minaur’s courtside coaching pod on Rod Laver Arena.Credit:Penny Stephens

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Alex de Minaur continues his run at the Australian Open.Credit:Penny Stephens

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The Demon is through to the third round.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Aussie James McCabe celebrates a winning point before being bundled out of the Open.Credit:Joe Armao

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Fans watch Alex de Minaur win.Credit:Chris Hopkins

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Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in action during their first-round doubles match against compatriots James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic. The Special Ks retired injured.Credit:AP

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Nick Kyrgios receives medical treatment during a break as Thannasi Kokkinakis watches on.Credit:Getty Images

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A frustrated Daniil Medvedev was sent packing by a teenager in a 3am thriller.Credit:AP

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Renata Zarazua of Mexico plays a forehand against Italian Jasmine Paolini.Credit:Getty Images

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Supporters of Renata Zarazua of Mexico react.Credit:AP

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Renata Zarazua of Mexico plays a forehand return.Credit:AP

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Learner Tien of the US was the giant slayer, bundling Daniil Medvedev out of the Open.Credit:Getty Images

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American Danielle Collins ironically blows a kiss to the rowdy crowd during her clash with Australian Destanee Aiava.Credit:Getty Images

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Destanee Aiava of Australia leaves the Kia Arena after a valiant battle against Danielle Collins.Credit:Getty Images

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Defending champion Jannik Sinner applauds Aussie Tristan Schoolkate of Australia as he leaves the court.Credit:Getty Images

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Learner Tien’s coach Eric Diaz (right) reacts as the teen plays against Danill Medvedev.Credit:Getty Images

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Daniil Medvedev plays a backhand return to Learner Tien.Credit:AP

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Learner Tien plays a forehand return to Daniil Medvedev.Credit:AP

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It was all too much for Daniil Medvedev during a break.Credit:Getty Images

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Learner Tien shows great form.Credit:AP

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An angry Daniil Medvedev.Credit:AP

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Giant-slayer Learner Tien celebrates victory.Credit:AP

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3am selfies: Learner Tien is happy to pose for photos despite the late hour.Credit:AP

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