Australian Open: Federer eases into last four

Roger Federer moved into his ninth successive Australian Open semi-final today - and a possible meeting with Rafael Nadal – after a straight-set demolition of Juan Martin Del Potro.

The Swiss great, a four-time champion in Melbourne, looked close to his very best as he brushed Del Potro aside 6-4 6-3 6-2 in his 1000th tour-level match