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Jelena Jankovic: Back at the scene of her prime

Self-belief: Jelena Jankovic still sees herself as a contender despite being ranked 54 in the world.

There was a time when not much about Jelena Jankovic had not been focused upon. While being treated for an injury on-court one Australian Open, she rebuked a photographer thus: "Don't take photos of my butt."

Djokovic overcomes first-round hiccup

Campaign under way: Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Spain's Fernando Verdasco in their first round on Tuesday ...

Reigning Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has overcome a mid-match hiccup to press his claims for an unprecedented seventh title at Melbourne Park.

As good as it gets for Aussie

Jordan Thompson of Australia celebrates winning his first round match against Joao Sousa of Portugal.

Australian battler Jordan Thompson had his Lleyton Hewitt moment in front of the man himself when he won in a gutsy come from behind five setter in the first round of the Australian Open.

I'm here to fight: Nadal

Rafael Nadal's not jumping up and down about a routine, first-round win in a grand slam, but he's "going to fight to not ...

If there was one quote that summarised Rafael Nadal's outlook on his tennis career as it stands, after his straight set demolition of Florian Mayer, it was this: