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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Frances Tiafoe of the United States falls to ground in the round two men's singles match against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Will Murray/Getty Images)

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Ben Shelton of the United States plays a backhand in the Quarterfinal singles match against Tommy Paul of the United States during day ten of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park

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