While the defending champion and world no.1 Novak Djokovic marched into the finals of the Australian Open overpowering David Ferrer of Spain in straight sets of 6-2, 6-2 and 6-1 Thursday today - he awaits either of Murray or Federer to come and challenge his last years title.
And who fot he two marches into the final will be decided in the second semi final of the men's singles being played between world no.2 and 17 times Grand Slam winner Roger Federer of Switzerland and world no.3 Andy Murray, who just in the last six months have had two major victories: the Olympics gold medal and the US Open title.
Federer first et Murray at Bangkok in 2005 and has since played 19 matches against the British and has won nine while Murray has won ten - which edges Murray by one match over Federer.
While Federer won the Wimbledon 2012, he lost to Murray in the Olympics and later at Shanghai semis. Federer again rebounded and won over Murray at ATP London in the semi finals.
Except for the age difference of six years, Federer has the experience and tact to overcome the young Brit. Both would be putting up their best show Friday tomorrow at the Rod Laver Arena when the two meet to decide who goes and threaten Djokovic in the finals being played on Sunday.
The match is scheduled at 08:30 GMT Thursday, 25 January at Rod Laver Arena.
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