The bells duel between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the semifinals of the Australia Open is the latest chapter in the most exciting tennis rivalry in recent seasons.
Both reissued the finals staged last year at Wimbledon and the US Open, where Djokovic emerged victorious, said AP.
"We are formidable rivals, '' the world number one and defending champion at Melbourne Park. We have faced many times, there is much tension, stakes expect a great fight. ''
It will be the 15th occasion that Djokovic and Federer clash in a Grand Slam, which extended the record to have more duels in the Open Era of the major events that began in 1968.
It will also be the 45th meeting between the two. And the winner Thursday night desnivelará going for the balance of the direct current pulse, level 22-22.
Djokovic will try to emphasize their supremacy after completing what was the best season of his career. It closed 2015 in the first place ranking for the fourth time in five years, after devoting in Australia, Wimbledon, the US Open and reached the final of the French Open.
The Serb has won 10 Grand Slam titles in his career, and begins to bridge the gap with the record of 17 held by Federer.
For the Swiss, however, is the chance to prove he still has the ability to be crowned in a large. Federer the title of a Slam is not awarded since Wimbledon in 2012 when he beat Djokovic in the semifinals.
Source: AFP.
Source: AFP.