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Callum Godde

RARE PHOTOS: Nothing to lose for underdog aussie in open debut | Rare Historical Photos

Maya Joint says she'll relish being the underdog against Jessica Pegula at Melbourne Park on Monday. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Local hope Maya Joint is embracing underdog status in her first Australian Open main-draw appearance against US Open finalist Jessica Pegula.

The 18-year-old rising star is one of 12 Australians scheduled to play on Monday after a rain-disrupted opening day at Melbourne Park.

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