Defending champion Novak Djokovic is through to the final of the Australia open for the ninth time.
The number one seed ended the incredible run of Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win.
Karatsev ranked 114th put up a decent show at the rod laver arena as fans returned to Melbourne park following a five-day lockdown.
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He broke Djokovic twice in the match and came back from 5-1 down in the second set to briefly rattle the Serb.
Djokovic however sealed the match with an ace as fatigue sets in for Krastev who had rallied back to 2 all in the third set.
Djokovic has never failed to win the tournament after making the semi-finals and he will be heavily favoured to claim a record-extending ninth title at his favourite slam on Sunday.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
