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Top 5 Photos 2/9: Pegula takes out Azarenka in Oz

By Jordaan Sanford

The action Down Under on Monday did not disappoint. A few big stars continued their winning streaks while some underdogs came out victorious on Day 2. Novak Djokovic became a fan on his day off as he was spotted courtside cheering on his friend Filip Krajinovic.

These are the Top 5 Photos from Tuesday:

1

Jessica Pegula Comes Back

Down 2-5 in the opening set against two-time major champion Victoria Azarenka, Pegula would save a set point en route to claiming five consecutive games to take the set 7-5. Azarenka struggled with her breathing towards the end of the first-round bout and needed a medical timeout.

In the end, Pegula captured her biggest win over the Belarusian, 7-5, 6-4. She will take on Samantha Stosur next.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 09: Jessica Pegula of The United States of America celebrates winning a point in her Women's Singles first round match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during day two of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 09, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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2

Andrey Rublev Roars

The Russian is still flying high after helping Team Russia grab the ATP Cup title just days ago. Rublev easily defeated Yannick Hanfmann, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, to advance to the second round. The world No. 8 is riding a five-match winning streak.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 09: Andrey Rublev of Russia acknowledges the crowd after victory in his Men's Singles first round match against Yannick Hanfmann of Germany during day two of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 09, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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3

Novak Djokovic Sits in the Stands

Here's a sight you usually don't see: A world No. 1 was spotted in the stands cheering on a friend. Djokovic came out to support countryman Filip Krajinovic in his opening round win over Robin Haase. With the event allowing only half capacity, it leaves a lot of room for players to sit and watch matches comfortably.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 09: Novak Djokovic of Serbia watches the Men's Singles first round match between Filip Krajinovic of Serbia and Robin Haase of the Netherlands during day two of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 09, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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4

Elina Svitolina Wins in Straights

The world No. 5 was put to the test in a tough 6-3, 7-6(5) opening win against Marie Bouzkova. The last time these two squared off was in Monterrey's final round last year, with the Ukrainian prevailing in three sets. Svitolina will face American Coco Gauff, who comfortably eased past Jil Teichmann.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 09: Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays a forehand in her Women's Singles first round match against Marie Bouzkova of Czech Republic during day two of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 09, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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Daniil Medvedev Moves Past Vasek Pospisil

This first-round matchup was expected to be much closer, but Medvedev managed to put another win in his pocket by soaring past Pospisil, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. The Russian is on a 15-match winning streak heading into the Grand Slam's second round.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 09: Daniil Medvedev of Russia plays a backhand in his Men's Singles first round match against Vasek Pospisil of Canada during day two of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 09, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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