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Photographer Alex Ellinghausen captures the excitement at the Australian Open 2017
29 ImagesAway from federal politics, Canberra Bureau photographer Alex Ellinghausen captivates the excitement at this year's Australian Open.
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Roger Federer's fine backhand.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Serena Williams was on top form.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Gaël Monfils demonstrating tension on court.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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A gentle reminder for Kyrgios.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Sam Stosur during her match against Heather Watson.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Serena Williams.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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It was an unhappy night for Kyrgios. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Stan WawrinkaCredit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Nick Kyrgios's hair do.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Serena Williams's hairdo takes a life of its own.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Venus Williams holding focus.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Venus Williams mid twirl after winning against CoCo Vandeweghe.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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A huge relief for Venus Williams during her match with Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova at the Rod Laver Arena.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Australian Open 2017.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Beads of sweat on Rafael Nadal's forehead drips steadily on the ground.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Fans at the Australian Open 2017 playing bongo, oh and someone photo bombing.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Profile shot of Serena Williams.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Serena Williams serves.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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CoCo Vandeweghe throws her racket in frustration during the semi finals game with Venus Williams.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Rafael Nadal collapses to the ground after his victory against Grigor Dimitrov during the men's semi finals at the Rod Laver Arena. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Stan Wawrinka's tattoo.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Serena Williams beat sister Venus in straight sets to win her seventh Australian Open and an Open-era record 23rd Grand Slam singles title.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Rafael Nadal keeps his eye on the ball.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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The Williams sisters with their trophies at the Australian Open in Melbourne.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Australian Open 2017 champion Roger Federer jump for joy.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Maybe next time Nadal.. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal hug at the end of an epic five game match.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Roger Federer kisses the Australian Open trophy.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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2017 Australian Open champion Roger Federer.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
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Clean up at the Australian Open 2017.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen