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You win some; you lose some. No one knows that better than Rafael Nadal, who now has been on both sides of unforgettable major marathons.

You never know when an unforgettable moment might strike. It did in Novak Djokovic's spectacular five-set win over Andy Murray in the Australian Open semifinals.

Rafael Nadal could have surrendered, but he didn't. After an amazing display Down Under, perhaps it's this physical freak who will wind up with the Grand Slam record.

Melbourne Park, with seething temperatures not felt in a century, is like walking into a thermostatic buzz saw. And without the proper physical and metal preparation, consider yourself baked.

Serena Williams was wilting away under the stifling heat, and it was the critical decision to close the roof on Rod Laver Arena that changed her fortunes and propelled her into the Australian Open semifinals.

The friendly logistical confines of the Australian Open bode well for the Williams sisters. Along with her singles title pursuit, Serena is tag-teaming with Venus in quest of yet another doubles championship.

Serena Williams is the ostensible favorite to win the Australian Open after a bevy of upsets to the top seeds. But if her current form is any indication, an upset could be brewing.

Jelena Jankovic was overmatched Sunday in Australia by Marion Bartoli. The Serb failed to achieve her first Grand Slam title and might lose her No. 1 ranking, to boot.

Moonlighting in the Hollywood scene often detracts from success in professional athletics. But Serena Williams understands exactly what her priorities are.

What's left for Rafael Nadal to conquer after a miraculous 2008 season? The steely Spaniard is still devoid of a hard-court major title, but don't bet against him Down Under.

Venus Williams was far too passive on the court, leading to her stunning loss in Australia. But it was her palpable indifference afterward that might be the most disappointing.

There are obvious challenges waiting for new ATP executive chairman and president Adam Helfant. Sandra Harwitt outlines five salient issues he must tackle to help tennis reach its potential.

Serena Williams took the focus off her racket to recognize the historic importance that Barack Obama's inauguration has on all cultures.

With little Serbian tennis tradition before them, Novak Djokovic, Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic are shaping the tours' paradigm.

In the topsy-turvy world of women's tennis, the emergence of Dinara Safina has been welcomed with open arms. But she's just one piece of a stalwart Russian regime which has quietly dominated the tour all season long.