The Australian Open starts today!

Fans make their way through entry points during day one of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne today.

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Australian Open: Some off court photos you might have missed

Here's a couple of priceless photos of Tommy Robredo relaxing at Port Melbourne beach ahead of the Australian Open.

But sitting on an Australian flag which appears to be a towel is rather disrespectful, eh???

I hope this will not create sort of a controversy. I swear if this happen in my country, Tommy will be asked to apologize to the whole nation.

Rumour says that Andy Murray is confident that he will get the role as the Hulk in Hollywood soon.

Australian Open defending champion Novak Djokovic launched his signature 'Falcon' range with the help of an aerial court at Melbourne's State Theatre and Molly the falcon.

Jelena Jankovic goes Chinese. She surprises many after signing with a leading Chinese sports brand called ANTA.

I have no problem with JJ chosing an almost unheard brand. Tennis does not belong to Nike or Adidas anyway.

Andy Roddick shows us what the Americans love and prefer to play.


(Images via news.com.au)

Australian Open: IMG Players Party

Some of the tennis stars were at Breezes in Crown Entertainment Complex for the annual Crown IMG Baller Party celebrating the start of this year's Aussie Open.

Check out these photos.

Rafael Nadal who is not feeling the pressure to win the AO, posing
with sisters Melinda and Victoria Petrolo.

Jelena Jankovic is wearing a Wayne Cooper dress and Louis Vuitton bag and shoes.

Roger Federer is Mr Suave no. 1.

James Blake is Mr Suave no. 2.

Carlos Moya is Mr Suave no. 3.

Feliciano Lopez spoilt the party with a cheap homemade t-shirt.

David Nalbandian shares a laugh with Channel Seven's Mia Grieves.

Radek Stepanek looks as if he owns Nicole Vaidisova. Well, literally he is.
And his girl looks kinda intimidated.

Australian wild card Monika Wegnert, 16.

(Images by Fiona Hamilton via news.com.au)

Andy Roddick leads the NAB Taste of Tennis Australia event

Andy Roddick joined by fellow American Justin Gimelstob in tasting the oyster cocktails of the Press Club restaurant's George Calombaris.

The dry ice cocktail made him breathe smoke out of his nose and mouth.

Gimelstob was quick to publicly point out the aphrodisiac properties of the shelled treats to Roddick whose fiancee Brooklyn Decker, a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, arrived in town on the weekend.

Fernando Verdasco, Tommy Robredo, Andre Sa and Aleksandra Wonziak also joined the fun at the inaugural Australian Open tasting, which has become a regular event at the US Open in New York blending tennis aces with super chefs.

Looks like they are now bringing the fun to Australia.


(Via news.com.au; Images by Luis Ascui/Getty Images for AYS Sports Marketing)