Contrite Murray a smash hit in Melbourne

Britain's Andy Murray picked apart racket-smashing techniques after joining a grand tradition at the Australian Open.

While the Wimbledon champion wasn't in the same league as legendary smasher Marcos Baghdatis, he was deliberate and deadly during his fourth-round match against French journeyman Stephane Robert.

After missing three match points against the 119th-ranked Robert and being taken to a fourth set, Murray destroyed his racket with a swift, single strike to the floor.