Three grand slam finals, three straight sets losses. Andy Murray's record in the biggest matches of his career is fast becoming a huge psychological hurdle.
Roger Federer saved a parting shot for anyone who thinks his time is up and a changing of the guard in tennis awaits.
Kim Clijsters advanced to the Australian Open final with a comfortable win over Vera Zvonareva and will play for the title against Li Na, who saved a match point en route to becoming the first Chinese player to reach a Grand Slam championship final.
Rafael Nadal wiped the tears from his eyes with his taped-up fingers.
Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray have their chance to complete a Big Four semi-final line-up at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
Andy Roddick didn't like being the fall guy again. The facts, however, were unmistakable: All the Americans were gone from the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal didn't let the much-hyped potential future star of Australian tennis stop him in his quest for a fourth consecutive major title.
Roger Federer ambled to the net, slowly shaking his head. He let out a deep sigh.
Roger Federer was sublime at times in his opening win. Novak Djokovic was businesslike and to the point.
Roger Federer felt awkward for a moment, celebrating his 16th Grand Slam title while Andy Murray cried for Britain.