For Nadal, repelling Djokovic would be a huge momentum switch, even at the French, since he's lost three straight Slam finals to him at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and Melbourne.

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"I talked to the CEO of just about every electric utility in the U.S." recalls Anderson, now chief executive of Melbourne, Australia-based BHP Billiton Group.

FORBES: Trading Places

Victory in Melbourne will take Williams ever closer to the coveted No.1 spot with the U.S. star a hot favourite to triumph.

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Murray was beaten by Federer in the 2010 final, but having clinched his first grand slam title at last year's U.S. Open the Briton will be hoping to win in Melbourne having twice been a runner-up.

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"I talked to the CEO of just about every electric utility in the U.S." says Anderson, now the CEO of BHP Billiton in Melbourne, Australia.

FORBES: Trading places