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The stars have already begun aligning Down Under in advance of the 2023 season kicking off.

Players, of course, have been busy hitting, getting used to the conditions and adjusting to a significant change in time zones. Hubert Hurkacz, Belinda Bencic and Matteo Berrettini are among the standouts spotted training in Brisbane.

When schedules permit, taking in the local culture is always a popular way to spend free time. Just ask Stefanos Tsitsipas, who enjoyed a day out on Rottnest Island (just offshore from Perth) with United Cup teammates Valentini Grammatikopoulou, Despina Papamichail and Thanasis Manekas ahead of Greece’s bid.

Presenting Stefanos sightings:

A team selfie is obligatory, right?

A team selfie is obligatory, right?

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As are portrait photo ops...

As are portrait photo ops... 

… And speaking to attending media.

… And speaking to attending media.

Not something one does every week on tour: taking in Rottnest Island via helicopter. Good vlog content, eh Stef?

Not something one does every week on tour: taking in Rottnest Island via helicopter. Good vlog content, eh Stef?

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A luxurious seafood team picnic on the beach does the trick, too.

A luxurious seafood team picnic on the beach does the trick, too.

Time was made for a little tennis in the sand.

Time was made for a little tennis in the sand.

But what may take the cake? Snapping a shot alongside the beloved quokka.

But what may take the cake? Snapping a shot alongside the beloved quokka.