Roger Federer says his age helps take the pressure off as he heads into the Australian Open tipped to win.
The Swiss five-time champion won his first major title for five years with a stunning run in Melbourne last year.
And with rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on their way back from injury, and Briton Andy Murray absent, Federer remains the man to beat.
"I play down my chances just because I don't think a 36-year-old should be a favourite of a tournament," he said.
"It should not be the case. That's why I see things more relaxed at a later stage of my career," added the world number two, who is looking to win a 20th Grand Slam title.