Aside from the practice sessions, the pre-tournament qualifying rounds were also taking place in the run up to the Monday start of the tournament proper. Watched by a minimum of spectators, these lower ranked players never the less put in their all, seeking entry to the payday that would be the main draw.
Melbourne
January 2019
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM
F 8, 1/125 s, ISO 200, 16 mm