Australian Open women's singles - in pictures

(8) A Kournikova (Rus) bt D Hantuchova (Svk) 6-2 7-5

Aggressive: Anna Kournikova plays a double handed backhand

Victory: Kournikova celebrates victory against Daniela Hantuchova

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(12) J Capriati (USA) bt H Nagyova (Svk) 4-6 6-2 7-5

Sweet timing: Capriati plays a winning backhand

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J Husarova (Svk) bt (11) C Rubin (USA) 6-3 6-0

Setback: America's Chanda Rubin became the first seed to depart as she lost 6-3 6-0 to Janette Husarova

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(2) Lindsay Davenport (USA) bt Jelena Dokic (Yug) 4-6 6-4 6-3

Close: Defending champion Lindsay Davenport came through a tough encounter against Jelena Dokic

Defiant: Jelena Dokic celebrates winning the first set after receiving a frosty reception from the Aussie crowd