Two dark horses showcased their potential while practicing at the Australian Open on Saturday, and Wayne Odesnik led his countrymen into the main draw.
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Four-time champion Novak Djokovic eyes a smoother road than world No. 1 Rafael Nadal.
Our on-site correspondent reviews the best of qualifying and practice sessions in Melbourne.
The first two weeks of January have revealed five men primed to make a move in Melbourne, and five primed for early exits.
The women’s qualifying began, while several of the title contenders sharpened their games for the fortnight ahead.
Seven men and seven women set their sights on derailing a contender or two in Melbourne.
A special Sunday against Roger Federer showed that the Aussie veteran is not done yet.
All seven of the American men in action, including Denis Kudla and Rhyne Williams, kept alive their bids for the main draw.
Maria Sharapova and Andy Murray launched contrasting comebacks, but Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal finished the week on top again.
Agnieszka Radwanska, Juan Martin Del Potro, and David Ferrer headline fields in the week before the Australian Open.
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