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Herald on Sunday sports writer <i>Michael Burgess</i> with what to watch out for on the bright blue courts at Melbourne Park today.

Herald on Sunday sports writer <i>Michael Burgess</i> with his take on Thursday's action at Melbourne Park.

Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska had a bizarre moment in her first round clash at the Australian Open when her racquet snapped mid-point.

Catch live scoring action on day four at the 2011 Australian Open.

Who was the hero of day three at the Australian Open? Which was the match of the day? Michael Burgess reviews all the action.

Catch live scoring action on day three at the 2011 Australian Open.

Shot of the day - Nalbandian (twice). Villain of the day - Safina.

It won't be this year for Lleyton Hewitt.

Game, set - but no match. Maria Sharapova's so-called New Zealand "stalker" has apparently left the glamorous tennis star in peace.

Catch live scoring action of day two of the 2011 Australian Open.

The Herald on Sunday's Michael Burgess reviews all the action from the Australian Open's opening day in Melbourne.

Caroline Wozniacki started her first major as the No 1-ranked woman in the world with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Gisela Dulko in Melbourne.

Maria Sharapova has bounced back from her quarterfinal exit at the ASB Classic to an easy opening win in the Australian Open.

Catch live scoring action of day one of the 2011 Australian Open.

Roger Federer will be defending much more than his title when he launches his bid for a record fifth Australian Open crown today.

Roger and Rafa were behaving like best mates on Rod Laver Arena on the eve of the Australian Open. It'll be a different story if they're back on the same court in a fortnight.

Rafael Nadal is poised to become just the third man to hold all four Grand Slam trophies at once. The "Rafa Slam" is on.

Nothing could rain on top seed Robin Soderling's parade as he comfortably claimed the Brisbane International title on Sunday.

Rafael Nadal's bid to win a fourth consecutive grand slam at the Australian Open is back on track.

New Zealand tennis No 1 Michael Venus has been handed a wildcard for the Heineken Open in Auckland next month.

He might be the world No 15 but Nicolas Almagro has plenty to prove to New Zealand tennis fans.

Maria Sharapova was named this week as the marquee player for the 2011 ASB Classic and is easily the biggest drawcard in the tournament's history.