Australian Open in pictures: Day 6
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The best shots on and off the court at the 2025 Australian Open on Friday, January 17.
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Alexander Zverev plays a forehand out of the shadows.Credit:Getty Images
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Donna Vekic’s hair flies as she serves.Credit:Getty Images
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Aryna Sabalenka drops her racquet in her third-round match.Credit:Getty Images
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Carlos Alcaraz pumps himself up during his third-round match.Credit:Getty Images
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Aryna Sabalenka plays a backhand in her third-round match.Credit:Getty Images
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand return.Credit:AP
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Rod Laver Arena is bathed in sunlight on Friday.Credit:AP
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A dejected Naomi Osaka retires injured from the tournament. Credit:Getty Images
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Roberto Carballes Baena serves in his third-round match.Credit:Getty Images
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Roberto Carballes Baena reaches for a forehand.Credit:AP
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Alexander Zverev serves in his third round match.Credit:Getty Images
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Aryna Sabalenka stretches for the ball.Credit:Getty Images
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Marta Kostyuk celebrates a point during her third-round match.Credit:AP
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Laura Siegemund shows determination in the third round. Credit:Getty Images
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Diana Shnaider blasts a forehand.Credit:Getty Images
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Donna Vekic has the ball at her fingertips before serving.Credit:AP
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Paula Badosa signs autographs.Credit:AP
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Belinda Bencic serves in her third round match.Credit:Getty Images
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Canada’s Leylah Fernandez shows off her twisting skills on Margaret Court Arena.Credit:Penny Stephens
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Coco Gauff in a Marvel-inspired bodysuit at this year’s Open.Credit:Penny Stephens
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Leylah Fernandez powers a forehand across the court.Credit:Penny Stephens
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Coco Gauff takes questions from Jelena Dokic after her third-round win.Credit:Penny Stephens
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Serb Olga Danilovic celebrates her match-winning point over Jessica Pegula.Credit:Getty Images
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American Jessica Pegula brings the bling to Rod Laver Arena.Credit:AP
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A jubliant Olga Danilovic after her third-round win.Credit:AP
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A frustrated Jessica Pegula during her third-round loss to Olga Danilovic.Credit:AP
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Jessica Pegula exits the court and the Open after her third-round loss.Credit:AP
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Aussie Aleksandar Vukic serves to Brit Jack Draper in an epic five-set match.Credit:Getty Images
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Jack Draper plays a backhand return to Aleksandar Vukic of Australia.Credit:AP
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Jack Draper stretches for a backhand.Credit:Getty Images
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Jack Draper takes a break during another five-set match.Credit:Getty Images
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Jack Draper eyes the ball and his Aussie opponent, Aleksandar Vukic.Credit:AP
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Finally! Jack Draper claims another scalp and advances to the fourth round.Credit:Getty Images
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Aleksandar Vukic acknowledges the parochial crowd at Margaret Court Arena.Credit:Getty Images
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Jack Draper and Aleksandar Vukic shake hands after their five-set epic.Credit:AP
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Jack Draper signs autographs after his third-round win.Credit:AP
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Jack Draper embraces Aleksandar Vukic after their late-night finish.Credit:Getty Images
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