Djokovic denies Federer to reach Open decider

Novak Djokovic called it the best he has ever played against old foe Roger Federer.

Djokovic looked to have a straight set victory in hand after a thoroughly dominant first set in which he won in 22 minutes. In a show of dominance, Djokovic won nearly twice as many points as Federer (52 to 27) and did not face a break point.

Djokovic came back strongly after making 100 unforced errors against Frenchman Gilles Simon in the fourth round to down number seven seed Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the quarter-finals.

Djokovic then powered away to claim a commanding two-sets-to-love lead, tallying a total of 12 winners, after Federer posted just 11 through two sets.

In a tense fourth set, Djokovic broke Federer in the eighth game and served out the match to love in two hours and 19 minutes.

But Djokovic, the clear No. 1, now holds a 23-22 lead over Federer and, for the first time, a career lead overall of his principal rivals: Federer, Murray, Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka.

In the first men’s semifinal, one-seed Novak Djokovic clashed with three-seed Roger Federer.

The first set took a little more than 20 minutes to play as Djoker was a different level than Federer, check out the riduculous angled cross-court victor as he clinches the frame easily 6-1.

Andy Murray will play a men’s singles semifinal on Friday against Milos Raonic. I mean, yes, he played good.

Federer’s contemporary and one time nemesis Lleyton Hewitt retired from the circuit after his second round defeat at the Australian Open.

“Whether or not you’re able to cope with the pressure in these particular moments, fighting against some of the best players in the world for the major trophy, of course there’s a lot at stake”. He can get one or two sets all of a sudden… and its tough to get back into it.”In the first semifinal match, Kerber ended Sydney-born British player Johanna Kontas surprising run with a 7-5, 6-2 win to reach her first Grand Slam final.

Djokovic was firing on all cylinders leaving Federer to wonder what, if anything he could do, just to win games.

“I played unbelievably in the first two sets but I needed to because Roger has been playing unbelievably and I knew he would be aggressive”, Djokovic said.

“I think today was more (about) my game”.

Unfortunately, both Kohli and Laxman were left disappointed after Djokovic sent Fedex packing 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to enter his sixth Australian Open final and fifth successive Grand Slam final.

Federer has reached three grand slam finals since he lifted the Wimbledon title in 2012 but title number 18 has so far proved elusive.

Williams is the overwhelming favourite in the final, and not just based on recent form.

“It’s part of the reason why I guess I’m still playing”, Federer said.