But his focus is on adding to his grand slam title and after his quarterfinal exit in this year's Australian Open to Tsonga, where he fell sick and lost in five sets, knows only too well the physical and mental demands required.

CNN: Djokovic wants Federer's crown

Vonn was expected to lead the U.S. medal charge in Austria, but Ligety took the men's super-G title to compensate for her early exit -- his first ever major victory in that discipline.

CNN: Ligety claims second gold as U.S. tops medals table

And as coach Carlo Ancelotti insisted the disappointment of their Champions League exit at the hands of Inter Milan may yet aid their attempts to regain the title, Chelsea's embarrassing superiority over a Villa side with sights set on the top four provides the perfect tonic for next Saturday's visit to Old Trafford.

BBC: Chelsea 7-1 Aston Villa