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The Nürnberg Player Party

The Nürnberg Player Party

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970
No.3 seed Annika Beck was among the first to arrive.

No.3 seed Annika Beck was among the first to arrive.

Doubles partners Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Kveta Peschke stepped out on the step and repeat.

Doubles partners Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Kveta Peschke stepped out on the step and repeat.

American Irina Falconi was also on hand and ready for her close-up.

American Irina Falconi was also on hand and ready for her close-up.

Julia Goerges was met by some extra special friends on the red carpet.

Julia Goerges was met by some extra special friends on the red carpet.

Lesia Tsurenko caught up with Simba the Bear as well.

Lesia Tsurenko caught up with Simba the Bear as well.

Top seed Roberta Vinci was feeling right at home in Nürnberg in this group shot.

Top seed Roberta Vinci was feeling right at home in Nürnberg in this group shot.

No.2 seed Laura Siegemund was dressed to the nines at the Player's Party...

No.2 seed Laura Siegemund was dressed to the nines at the Player’s Party…

...and caught up with countrywomen Annika Beck and Anna-Lena Friedsam to take home some extra-special souvenirs.

…and caught up with countrywomen Annika Beck and Anna-Lena Friedsam to take home some extra-special souvenirs.

The WTA stars were treated to a sumptuous dinner, and it was clear some magic was in the air...

The WTA stars were treated to a sumptuous dinner, and it was clear some magic was in the air…

...and sure enough, some magicians were on hand to entertain the players; Sabine Lisicki tries her luck and finding her card.

…and sure enough, some magicians were on hand to entertain the players; Sabine Lisicki tries her luck and finding her card.

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Photos | WTA Tennis English

Photos | WTA Tennis English

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970
Simona Halep was all smiles as she snapped a photo next to the iconic “AO” sign.

Simona Halep was all smiles as she snapped a photo next to the iconic “AO” sign.

Former No.1 Venus Williams got a hero’s welcome to Melbourne Park from all of the Australian Open’s ball kids.

Former No.1 Venus Williams got a hero’s welcome to Melbourne Park from all of the Australian Open’s ball kids.

She was joined by little sister Serena, with whom she’s set to play doubles for the first time since the Olympics.

She was joined by little sister Serena, with whom she’s set to play doubles for the first time since the Olympics.

The ball kids were back in action again as World No.1 Angelique Kerber joined fellow defending champion Novak Djokovic for a stroll through the grounds.

The ball kids were back in action again as World No.1 Angelique Kerber joined fellow defending champion Novak Djokovic for a stroll through the grounds.

The pair had one last photoshoot with their respective trophies before the tournament got underway.

The pair had one last photoshoot with their respective trophies before the tournament got underway.

Australia’s Daria Gavrilova had a fun taste at Woolworths Summer Sensorium joined by – you guessed it – more Australian Open ball kids.

Australia’s Daria Gavrilova had a fun taste at Woolworths Summer Sensorium joined by – you guessed it – more Australian Open ball kids.

Gavrilova was back on the tennis court later for Australian Open Kids Day.

Gavrilova was back on the tennis court later for Australian Open Kids Day.

Is that a big enough racquet for you Dasha?!

Is that a big enough racquet for you Dasha?!

Gavrilova was joined by a host of ATP stars and a cast of colorful characters.

Gavrilova was joined by a host of ATP stars and a cast of colorful characters.

Meanwhile, Serena Williams got to meet the next generation of Australian stars at a Wilson event with Destanee Aiava and Jaimee Fourlis.

Meanwhile, Serena Williams got to meet the next generation of Australian stars at a Wilson event with Destanee Aiava and Jaimee Fourlis.

Serena is seeking record-breaking Grand Slam No.23 in Melbourne, as well as a return to World No.1.

Serena is seeking record-breaking Grand Slam No.23 in Melbourne, as well as a return to World No.1.

British No.1 Johanna Konta was thrilled to be back in Melbourne where her huge breakthrough started.

British No.1 Johanna Konta was thrilled to be back in Melbourne where her huge breakthrough started.

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