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Guess who? Serena Williams makes her entrance

2 of 9
Serena dispenses with the boots and prepares to do the same with Sandra Kleinova

3 of 9
Serena Williams struggles on despite her now dull footwear and reaches the second round

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World number one Roger Federer opens with a 7-5 6-2 6-4 win over Albert Costa

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Greg Rusedski went out in five dramatic sets against Frechman Cyril Saulnier, 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 7-6

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Jennifer Capriati fought back from a set down to beat Czech contender Denisa Chladkova 2-6 6-1 6-2

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Third seed Carlos Moya needs four sets to beat Brian Baker and line up a second round match against USA's Amer Delic

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Daniela Hantuchova wins a titanic match against France's Camille Pin 1-6 7-6 7-6

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Andre Agassi begins his 19th crack at the US Open title with a straight sets win over American Robby Ginepri