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Familiar sight of Osaka and Djokovic on top of the world but others making progress
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Both players come through first-round matches on first day of Australian Open
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Defending champion Rafael Nadal in ominous form as he progresses to third round
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Venus Williams beats Camila Giorgi as possible third-round match against sister Serena looms
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