Australian Open : Djokovic Eases Past Nishikori To Set Up Federer Showdown

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Defending champion Novak Djokovic to meet Roger Federer in the semi finals . Image Source : twitter@AustralianOpen

 

Melbourne : Defending champion Novak Djokovic issued a chilling warning to his Australian Open challengers on Tuesday by storming to a 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory over seventh seed Kei Nishikori to set up a blockbuster semi-final against Roger Federer.

World number one Serena Williams crushed Maria Sharapova in straight sets to power into the Australian Open semi-finals.

The six-time Australian Open champion thrashed the fifth seed 6-4, 6-1 and will meet Agnieszka Radwanska for a place in the final as she moves closer to matching Steffi Graf’s Open-era Grand Slam record of 22 titles.
For the Russian five-time Grand Slam winner, her demoralising jinx against one of the greatest players ever remains intact.

Third seed Roger Federer sailed into the semifinals of the Australian Open defeating Tomas Berdych in straight sets. Federer cruise past Berdych  7-6(7-4),6-2,6-4 to clinch a place in the last 4. This will be Federer’s 12th Australian Open semifinal. Federer will face either  Novak Djokovic or Kei Nishikori in semis.

Agnieska Radwanska has surged to the semifinals of the Australian Open. She defeated 10th  seed Suarez Navarro 6-1,6-3. This will be her second semi final appearance at Melbourne Park .