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The sun starts to set on a glorious golden generation

Legends: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

What was once the Big Four, or the Big Five if you prefer, could soon be assigned to the dustbin of tennis history. They gave precious memories, no doubt, and represented a wonderful chapter in tennis annals, but nothing lasts forever.

Dangers lurk in the shadows for Nadal

Rafael Nadal looks fit as he trains in preparation for the Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal is the number one seed for the Australian Open but he enters uncertain territory this year having not played a tournament in the lead-up.

Chance of major breakthrough beckons for Wozniacki

Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki is back up to No.2 in the world.

Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki won't yield to the temptation of declaring her desire to win a grand slam tournament but there is no doubt it burns within as she climbs back up the rankings to be No.2 in the world.

When opportunity knocked for Jelena Ostapenko

Title chance: Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia.

It wasn't a hard decision for renowned Australian coach David Taylor. French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko and her team were weighing him up as a potential new mentor in the aftermath of her best season yet.

Family man Federer living the dream

Fairytale continues: Roger Federer.

Family man Roger Federer says he's living the dream as he prepares to defend his Australian Open crown once again with his four children in tow.