Players from the former Yugoslavia who either played or came of age during the Yugoslavian Civil War have left interesting marks on the world of professional tennis.

Sean Randall makes his pick for the Australian Open men’s title.

Roger Federer transcript after loss to Novak Djokovic in Australian Open semifinals.

Down two sets to none, Mr. Nice Federer disappeared, and Hardcore Roger reared his head. Federer appeared to talk to Djokovic during the Serb’s service preparation as Djokovic went into his extensive pre-service ball bouncing. Federer glared at Djokovic’s player box and complained to the chair umpire about excessive cheering, talking and noise. After losing the second set, perhaps to get in the Serb’s head, Federer took a rare bathroom break.

Who will win the Roger Federer v. Novak Djokovic men’s semifinal?

On the court in Wednesday quarterfinal action will be (25) Petra Kvitova vs. (2) Vera Zvonareva, and (12) Agnieszka Radwanska vs. (3) Kim Clijsters.

Roger Federer has stolen 20 towels off the Rod Laver court.

The quarterfinals begin at the Australian Open with Federer v. Wawrinka and Berdych v. Djokovic.

Roger Federer went to the zoo on Saturday.

Sean Randall breaks down the Australian Open fourth round.