The giants have begun converging while a few rookies have fought their way into reckoning as Australian Open got closer to it's business end. A look (AFP and AP image)

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The giants have begun converging while a few rookies have fought their way into reckoning as Australian Open got closer to it's business end. A look (AFP and AP image)

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Roger Federer began the day, playing in his 1000th international match. He made the most of his appearance as he beat Juan del Potro to reach the semi-final round.

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Del Potro was beaten 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 but he later said that it should auger well for him because the last time he lost to Federer, he went on to have a great year!

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Fast forward to the final match of the day, and Federer got his opponent. Who better than Rafal Nadal as the Spaniard booked a spot in a mouth watering semi clash.

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He was made to work though. Rafa however eventually won his match against a fighting Tomas Berdych 6-7 (5), 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-3.

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Berdych had good support in the crowd as well and the Spanish fans had a tough time getting their voices heard. In the end though, it was no good enough.

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A certain David Ferrer, the other Spaniard in the draw, was blissfully rowing himself to pleasure, away from the hustle and bustle of the matches.

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A massive match though was being played out in the women's draw as well. It saw a determined Kim Clijsters shun Caroline Wozniacki out of the tournament.

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Wozniacki lost 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in 1hr 45min and in the process, gave up her numero uno status in the WTA rankings.

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No such issues for Victoria Azarenka. She beat Agnieszka Radwanska 6-7 (0), 6-0, 6-2 to book a semi-final spot.

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Australian Open: Highlights of Day 9

The giants have begun converging while a few rookies have fought their way into reckoning as Australian Open got closer to it's business end. A look (AFP and AP image)