Linz got creative this year by tasking its players to paint a canvas of graffiti art ahead of the tournament. Donning protective suits, players like Carla Suarez Navarro and Eugenie Bouchard got their hands a little dirty for the sake of art.

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The hazmat look was a startling change from the players' usual attire.

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But it still looked pretty fun.

No. 1 seed Garbine Muguruza opens against Cagla Buyukakcay while fourth-seeded Suarez Navarro beat Mona Barthel in her opener.