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Players battle sweltering heat on Australian Open's day two

Serena Williams first reached the number 1 ranking in 2002.

Serena Williams first reached the number 1 ranking in 2002. Source: Getty Images

Day two of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park saw players battling through gruelling heat in a bid to make it into the second round.



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