Novak Djokovic crushed Andy Murray 6-1, 7-5, 7-6(3) on Sunday to match Roy Emerson's record of six Australian Open titles and leave the Briton heartbroken again at Melbourne Park.
With mind and body both more willing now, the only way for the World No 3 is up, says Dhruv Munjal.
Images from matches played on Day 7 at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Sunday
A childhood favourite turned silver. A childhood icon passed away. And a childhood heartthrob from Hollywood showed up to surprise a movie screening. Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week.
The Australian Open has seen many unheralded players punching above their weight. Rediff.com takes a look at a few such unseeded players who went the distance in the new millennium.
Photos from matches on Day 2 at the Australian Open on Tuesday
IMAGES from Day 6 of the Australian Open in Melbourne, on Saturday.
Former world number one Andy Murray withdrew from the Brisbane International with a hip problem on Tuesday, further putting in doubt the Briton's prospects of being fit in time for the Australian Open later this month.
Rajneesh Gupta presents all the fascinating career numbers of players in the World Cup.