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Top 5 Photos 1/13: Federer preps for Australian Open

By Jordaan Sanford

Without missing a beat, action is continuing in Adelaide and Auckland this week. Some players are just getting their 2020's rolling while others are gearing up for their second event of the year. Here are the Top 5 photos from Monday. (All photos from Getty Images.)

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Roger Federer opted to skip the inaugural ATP Cup and chose to keep his focus towards the first Grand Slam of the year. On Monday, the 20-time major champion was getting a feel for the courts, on which he will be competing for his fifth title.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Roger Federer of Switzerland practices ahead of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 13, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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Former world No. 1 Angelique Kerber picked up her first win of 2020 by ousting China’s Wang Qiang 6-1, 6-3, in Adelaide. Kerber will next face Dayana Yastremska for a spot in the quarterfinals.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Angelique Kerber of Germany shakes hands with Qiang Wang of China after winning her singles match on day two of the 2020 Adelaide International at Memorial Drive on January 13, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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Mikael Ymer got revenge over Frances Tiafoe, who he recently lost to at the Next Gen ATP Finals. World No. 76-ranked Ymer posted a 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 win over the American to advance to Auckland's second round.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 13: Mikael Ymer of Sweden wins his first round match against Frances Tiafoe of USA during day one of the 2020 Men's ASB Classic at ASB Tennis Centre on January 13, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)
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Simona Halep made her first on-court 2020 appearance on the doubles court, partnering with fellow Romanian Raluca Olaru. The two fell short against the No. 2 seeds Kveta Peschke and Demi Schuurs 6-7 (2), 6-4, 3-10 in Adelaide. Halep will make her singles debut against Ajla Tomljanovic on Tuesday.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Simona Halep of Romania chats to her doubles partner Raluca Olaru of Romaniaduring day two of the 2020 Adelaide International at Memorial Drive on January 13, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)
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Ashleigh Barty traded her racquets for professional golfer Minjee Lee's golf clubs. The two posed for photos alongside River Torrens in Adelaide. Barty will take on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in her opening round.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Australian golfer Minjee Lee and World womens number one tennis player Ash Barty of Australia pose on Pinky Flat on the River Torrens during day two of the 2020 Adelaide International at Memorial Drive on January 13, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)
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