Impressive Federer storms through to semi-finals

Roger Federer sent out a message he is ready to win an 18th grand slam title as the Swiss master breezed past Tomas Berdych in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Federer’s last major triumph came at Wimbledon in 2012 but the world number three looked close to his brilliant best as he brushed Berdych aside to win 7-6 (7/4) 6-2 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena.