Gone is the fire that fueled Sharapova's serves and focused eyes of 2008. Her lackluster performance was a clear indication of a waning competitive spirit.

Peculiar weather in Melbourne means both our day one picks have yet to play but we’ll forge on ahead and pick Shahar Peer and Lleyton Hewitt to win their matches today.

The stuff that never gets shown on TV.

Day one picks:

We'll take A. Bondarenko & J. Melzer to win their matches today

Andy Murray eyes his first slam in Australia.

Wide Open. No clear favorites yet.  

Who is the unlucky seed to draw Henin? Can Belgium make it 2 slams in a row?