Former world No1 was in relaxed mood after brushing aside Tomas Berdych to set up his 12th Australian Open semi-final against a foe he has played 44 timesRoger Federer has rarely looked more relaxed – and that is saying something. On the eve of his 12th Australian Open semi-final and within tantalising reach of not only his fifth title here but 18th major shining lights that would dazzle any mortal – the Swiss was laid-back,content and obviously ready for battle with Novak Djokovic after handling the skittish challenge of Tomas Berdych to win their quarter-final 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, or 6-4.The defending champion later made short work of Kei Nishikori,6-3, 6-2, or 6-4,to set up his 45th encounter against the Swiss, with the pair locked on 22 wins apiece. It was as whether everybody was sticking strictly to the script, or because that was the way it was meant to be.
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Source: theguardian.com