Video: Australian Open - best racket smashes

Tensions have run high during this year's Australian Open as the battle to win this season's opening Grand Slam has intensified during the past two weeks.

A number of top players have lost their cool and taken out their anger on a series of unfortunate rackets.

Check out a video compilation of the best racket smashes from Melbourne Park featuring Victoria Azarenka, David Ferrer and Serena Williams below.