FEDERER FEELS THE HEAT More photos from Melbourne

"Maybe I have a poker face but I do get really nervous"
Roger Federer after his semi-final victory over Juan Carlos Ferrero.

"They're very neutral when it comes to other things but when it comes to sports they go wild"
Federer pays tribute to the army of exuberant Swiss fans in the Melbourne crowd.

"You can beat him if you play good but I was far from 100% today"
A self-critical Ferrero after his defeat by Federer.

"I'd love to do TV, I really enjoy it and I think I'm getting better at it"
Martina Navratilova, 47, makes plans for life after tennis despite reaching the mixed doubles final in Melbourne.

"I think that both Kim and me are getting familiar and used to this situation"
Kim Clijsters prepares for a third straight Grand Slam final against compatriot Justin Henin-Hardenne.

"I know what the problem was and it wasn't mental"
Clijsters believes she can make it third time lucky after losing those two previous finals to Henin-Hardenne.

"When I marry my name will not change"
Clijsters dashes hopes of a Mr and Mrs Hewitt mixed doubles team.