Intro:

Grigor Dmitrov, Simona Halep and Petra Kvitová preview the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of 2015, which starts on Monday.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Grigor Dmitrov, 10th seed:

(On the disappointment of his Australian Open exit last year)

It took me awhile to get over it, especially having a set point in that third set, missing that shot by just like a few inches. Of course it's something not to forget, but at the same time I think I took it really positive. I took that loss as a win even though it wasn't the case. It gave me a good start. Eventually I think I was performing at a high level throughout the whole season. I think I finished it on a good note."

SOUNDBITE (English) Simona Halep, third seed:

(On if she feels the women's draw is quite open)

"Yeah, I can say that all the players from here have a chance to do this. I was thinking a few days ago that even if I am third in the rankings, I have my chance, but is not like I have to be in the semi-finals or in the finals. Everyone from top 20 I can say has their own chance to win this title. You saw Pliskova, last week she played very well. Kvitova as well. Everyone can win this title. The tournament is open I think for everyone."

SOUNDBITE (English) Petra Kvitova, fourth seed:

(On winning the Apia International in Sydney this week)

"I'm glad to have a title in the beginning of this new year. Yeah, I'm glad that I have matches under my belt and I can be well-prepared for the Melbourne which is starting pretty soon and I'm excited."