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Maria Sharapova will face her first great challenge at the Australian Open this year in the form of Angelique Kerber. Dean Lewins / EPA
Maria Sharapova will face her first great challenge at the Australian Open this year in the form of Angelique Kerber. Dean Lewins / EPA
Sharapova faces Kerber hurdle and Federer to deal with Gasquet: Australian Open matches to watch on Day 6
Third-round action continues in Melbourne as Djokovic and Zverev will also be seen in action