11.   The Swiss player advances to her sixth consecutive Australian final after defeating Monica Seles.

12.   Hingis is trying to reach her sixth consecutive final in Melbourne.

13.   Ever since India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka pipped favorites England last year to stage the sixth finals, doubts have been rife whether the joint bid would work.

14.   The Swiss star should also have to overcome Venus to reach her sixth straight final.

15.   The fifth-seeded Dutchman playing in his sixth ATP final admitted he was disturbed by the weather.

16.   The five-times title-holder returns to the baize in the evening for what should be the formality of reaching his sixth World Championship final in seven seasons.