Andy Murray takes some time out at Port Melbourne before the real action starts on Monday

World number one Rafael Nadal spends plenty of time practising at Melbourne Park

Ana Ivanovic, last year's runner-up, is another of the top players getting ready in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic has a tough day at the office against Jarkko Nieminen in Sydney

Nieminen enjoys a 6-4 7-6 (7-3) win over Djokovic and a place in the Sydney final

Roger Federer aims to equal Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam singles titles - he last won the Aussie Open two years ago

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who was runner-up at the Aussie Open last year, could miss out this time around with a back injury

Three-time winner Serena Williams suffers a blow to her preparation as she is thrashed by Elena Dementieva at the Sydney International