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Serbia's Novak Djokovic makes a backhand return during a practice session ahead of the start of the Australian Open in Melbourne on January 15, 2016. The Australian Open begins on January 18. (AP Photo)

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic makes a backhand return during a practice session ahead of the start of the Australian Open in Melbourne on January 15, 2016. The Australian Open begins on January 18. (AP Photo)

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Spain's Fernando Verdasco, left, jokes with Djokovic and Boris Becker, right, during a practice session ahead of the start of the Australian Open. (AP Photo)

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Serena Williams of the US takes part in a practice session. (AFP Photo)

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Switzerland's Roger Federer, left, talks with his coaches Ivan Ljubicic right, and Severin Luthi during a practice session ahead of the start of the Australian Open. (AP Photo)

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Federer talks to Australia's Lleyton Hewitt as they take a break during a practice session. (Reuters Photo)

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Maria Sharapova of Russia clocks backhands during her practice. (AFP Photo)

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Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland finetunes his volleys during a practice session. (AFP Photo)

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Rafael Nadal of Spain hits some forehands during his practice. (AFP Photo)

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Garbine Muguruza of Spain takes part in a practice session. (AFP Photo)

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Britain's Andy Murray serves as his coach Amelie Mauresmo watches. (AP Photo)

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Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych hits a return during a practice session. (Reuters Photo)

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Japan's Kei Nishikori hits a return during a practice session. (Reuters Photo)