Novak Djokovic paid "huge respect" to old rival Roger Federer Thursday after he swept past the ailing star and into a record eighth Australian Open final to move closer to his 17th Grand Slam crown. Of the seven Melbourne finals Djokovic has made, he has won them all. Respect to him for trying his best" said defending champion Djokovic, who is into his 26th Grand Slam final. It was the fourth time Djokovic had beaten Federer at the semi-final stage in Melbourne after doing the same in 2008, 2011 and 2016. Djokovic was pumped and Federer rapidly running out of steam.

Source: Punch January 30, 2020 12:45 UTC