The second Grand Slam of the year gets underway on 27 May, with Australia's Sam Stosur opening proceedings on Court Phillipe Chartrier. The 2010 finalist will start favourite against British player Elena Baltacha, followed by Juan Martin Del Potro, Jo Wilfried Tsonga and an outside favourite in the women's draw, Venus Williams.
The Australian Open wishes all competitors, fans and organisers a successful tournament. We will be tuning in to see the drama unfold on clay for the next two weeks.