Our daily diary from Melbourne Park rounds up a number of talking points to have emerged on day 12 of the Australian Open.
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After losing their Australian Open semi-final, Roger Federer rejected claims Novak Djokovic will face "no great opponents in the future".
Andy Murray talked up Bernard Tomic after the world number two prevailed in straight sets at the Australian Open.
Tomas Berdych awaits Roger Federer in the next round after the 17-time grand slam champion accounted for David Goffin.
Serena Williams added a 19th grand slam to her trophy cabinet by defeating Maria Sharapova in straight sets at the Australian Open.
Top seed Serena Williams was taken aback after winning the Australian Open final in straight sets against Maria Sharapova on Saturday.
Serena Williams claimed her 19th grand slam title after overpowering Maria Sharapova 6-3 7-6 (7-5) in Sunday's Australian Open final.
Another grand slam final, another loss to Serena Williams. Maria Sharapova left the Australian Open empty-handed on Saturday.
World number one Serena Williams knew she had to be at her best to beat 2014 Australian Open runner-up Dominika Cibulkova.
Reigning Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka is on track for another finals berth after storming past fellow seed Kei Nishikori.
Serena Williams advanced to her first Australian Open semi-final since 2010 on Wednesday.
After reaching the semi-finals, Madison Keys revealed she has been hampered by a left adductor injury since the Australian Open started.
Madison Keys battled injury to overcome American veteran and idol Venus Williams in their Australian Open quarter-final clash.
Novak Djokovic was simply too good for Gilles Muller at the Australian Open as he secured a spot in the last eight.
Venus Williams was in a buoyant mood after earning a quarter-final berth at the Australian Open on Monday.
Venus Williams continued her stellar run at the Australian Open on Monday by edging world number six Agnieszka Radwanska.
Novak Djokovic was happy with his serving after he progressed to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Kei Nishikori feels close to the top of his game after reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Stan Wawrinka has only dropped one set as he prepares for another Australian Open quarter-final.
An Australian Open fourth-round defeat to Andy Murray on Sunday left Grigor Dimitrov unable to hide his disappointment.
With four wins under his belt, Rafael Nadal is feeling good heading into the second week of the Australian Open.
Andy Murray survived his first real test at the Australian Open, overcoming Grigor Dimitrov in an absorbing four-setter.
Andy Murray claimed fellow seed Grigor Dimitrov tired at the Australian Open on Sunday, as the Brit booked a quarter-final spot.
Confidence in the Simona Halep camp is sky-high after Sunday's fourth-round win against Yanina Wickmayer.
Petra Kvitova felt her serve let her down as she crashed out of the Australia Open on Saturday.
Surviving a tense first-set tie-break proved decisive for Novak Djokovic on Saturday as he progressed at the Australian Open.
Three and easy for Novak Djokovic, who continued his run towards another Australian Open final.
It was a career-best night for Madison Keys as she stunned fourth-seeded Czech Petra Kvitova at the Australian Open.
Kei Nishikori feels he is still coming to terms with life as world number five.
Victoria Azarenka conceded she had her doubts following an injury-ravaged 2014 season.
Another win, another fourth-round berth for Kei Nishikori at the Australian Open.
Defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka is not fazed by the lack of attention he is getting at the Australian Open.
World number one Serena Williams turned to her sibling for motivation during a difficult day at Melbourne Park.
With an injury-ravaged year behind her, former world number one Victoria Azarenka is working her way back to the top at the Australian Open.
Caroline Wozniacki had no complaints after she bowed out in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
Victoria Azarenka's aggression was too much for Caroline Wozniacki in their Australian Open second-round meeting.
Heat is no longer an issue for Petra Kvitova, who made it through the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
An ill Rafael Nadal was close to calling it quits before rallying to keep his Australian Open hopes alive.
It could be Grigor Dimitrov's time to shine at the Australian Open in 2015.
Simona Halep believes women should play before men in the Australian Open night sessions.
Eugenie Bouchard may have cantered into the Australian Open third round, but she was not completely satisfied with her performance.
Simona Halep eased into the Australian Open third round with a comfortable win against Jarmila Gajdosova.
Rafael Nadal overcame illness to sneak his way into the third round of the Australian Open in an absorbing five-set thriller.
Eugenie Bouchard barely broke a sweat as she defeated Kiki Bertens in straight sets at the Australian Open.
Roger Federer feels he is on the right track for a tilt at the Australian Open title.
Serena Williams shrugged off poor lead-in form as she stormed into the second round of the Australian Open.
