MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic has never lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open.
But after beating No. 7 Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-2, 6-4, Djokovic has a daunting semifinal match against Roger Federer ahead.
Federer reached his 12th Australian Open semifinal, and 39th in a Grand Slam event, with a 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-4 victory over No. 6 Tomas Berdych. He has not gone past the semifinals at Melbourne Park since winning the title in 2010, his fourth here.
Federer and Djokovic are tied, 22-22, in career meetings, with Djokovic catching up since usurping Federer in the rankings.