Frances Tiafoe threw up during his first-round match at the Australian Open along the way to a five-set victory and said afterward he might have quit if this had been just a run-of-the-mill tournament.

If the first day was slow going, day 2 at Melbourne Park offered plenty for the fans, as the Australian Open truly marked the start of its 2025 edition.

The Hungarian matched his 2024 Australian Open showing, while the No. 17 seed exited in round two for the second year running.

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While the temperature was about 80 degrees and it was sunny on Monday, Tiafoe curiously said the heat was not the issue for him during a match that began at 11 a.m.

Frances Tiafoe overcame physical distress to secure a five-set victory in his opening match at the Australian Open. Despite feeling unwell, Tiafoe's determination saw him through against Arthur Rinderknech,

Frances Tiafoe Picks up a Tough Victory After Throwing ... His Grand Slam breakthrough came at Melbourne Park in 2019, when he made it to the quarterfinals before losing to Rafael Nadal.

It might have been slow going on opening day, but there was plenty for the fans to cheer on at Melbourne Park on day 2, even if American superstar Frances Tiafoe might have wanted some privacy.