MELBOURNE: Roger Federer steps on court against new South Korean star Chung Hyeon on Friday with the prospect of an Australian Open final against Marin Cilic at stake. The hugely experienced Swiss ace is an overwhelming favourite as he targets a 20th Grand Slam title, but the unseeded 21-year-old has already sent Novak Djokovic packing, proving anything can happen. Defending champion Federer is playing a record 14th semi in Australia and aged 36 shows no sign of surrendering his long invincibility, with a record 30th Grand Slam final beckoning. Federer admitted he knew little about Chung and needed to do some homework, but was wary after he upset Djokovic. He is the first South Korean to reach the last four at a Grand Slam and excited at the prospect of playing Federer, who is yet to drop a set.

Source: Pakistan Today January 25, 2018 21:22 UTC