Federer continues Grand Slam quarter-final run

Second seed Roger Federer today reached his 35th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final with a straight-sets victory over Canada's Milos Raonic.

Second seed Roger Federer today reached his 35th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final with a straight-sets victory over Canada's Milos Raonic.

Federer, seeking a fifth Australian Open title and 18th Grand Slam of his career, took a while to get to grips with his big-serving opponent before running out a convincing 6-4 7-6 (7/4) 6-2 winner in one hour and 54 minutes.

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