For the first time in his career, the spaniard reached the semi-finals of a grand slam at the Australian Open. Verdasco outclassed a tournament favourite, the scot Andy Murray and last year's finalist Jo-Wilfred Tsonga. before bowing out to Nadal in 5 exceptional sets.
Verdasco has played with the new T-Fight 320 V02 Max for the last 4 months.

Janko decided to change his equipment before the beginning of the season by playing with the new T-Fight 325 V02 Max. The frame being more powerful than his former one, Janko decided to change strings by changing from his Redcode/X-One hybrid to a full Pro Redcode hybrid. In Australia, Janko was dominated in the 2nd round by rising star Marin Cilic.

Kristof also changed his racket during the off season. He plays with the T-Fight 325 V02 Max XL. By gaining more power with his new racket, Kristof changed to a new string which allows him to keep control: the new Tecnifibre Blackcode.

Gisela plays today with the T-Fight 295 V02 Max. Looking for more power in her game, she chose to play a Redcode/X-One Biphase hybrid. Other news concerning Gisela is the Rebound bag carried for the first time in a grand slam. The bag attracted attention in her second round match on Rod Laver arena where she was 3 points within taking the 2nd set against Serena Williams.

The uzbek won his first round match but fell to Richard Gasquet in the second round.