Australian Open 2020: Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic Semi-final live scores, match updates & live commentary

Novak Djokovic knocks out Roger Federer, 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 to enter his 8th Australian Open final!

Updated: 30 January 2020 16:43 IST - Published: 30 January 2020 11:56 IST

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It is Novak Djokovic who is heading into his eighth Australian Open after he knocks out Roger Federer in straight sets, 7-6, 6-4, 6-3.

In their 50th encounter, it is Novak Djokovic who has the last laugh. He is eyeing his eighth Australian Open title now.

Novak Djokovic admits being nervous and respects Roger for having come out to play despite being hurt today.

Roger Federer, exits as a semi-finalist as the crowd gives him a standing ovation as he leads off the court.

It has been a phenomenal run for Roger but that's all for now.

Novak Djokovic wins the match almost effortlessly as he wins it 7-6, 6-4, 6-3!

Novak Djokovic has MATCH POINT!

A wonderful forehand cross-court winner as the crowd reacts uproariously! IT IS 30 ALL!

A brilliant rally from Roger and it is 30-15 with Federer lagging.

Novak Djokovic seems to be racing ahead to victory. He leads 30-0.

Federer does hold but things look extremely precarious now. Novak Djokovic leads 5-3.

CAN ROGER BREAK HIM NOW?

Federer leads 30-15 on his own serve. He must hold now.

🎱 points away.@DjokerNole breaks Federer to lead the Swiss 4-2 in the third set.#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/61DDUyPUSL
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Roger Federer now has to serve to stay in this match.

Novak Djokovic holds yet again as he is just one game away from entering his 8th Australian Open final, a feat unparalleled.

Roger misses a couple of crucial points and it is 30 ALL.

Federer hits a daring forehand cross-court winner to emphasize all is not over yet. He leads 30-0 on the Novak Djokovic serve.

Novak Djokovic breaks Federer as soon as he gets the opportunity. The Serb leads 4-2.

Djokovic has a BREAK POINT on the Roger serve.

Federer's return finds the net and it is another DEUCE.

Federer saunters off to take a 40-15 lead.

A superb forehand winner from Roger earns a thumbs-up from the Serb as it is 15 ALL.

Federer fails to hit a tweener and Djokovic gets ahead to 0-15.

Eyeing off 8️⃣ Australian Open finals and the right to claim sole ownership of the all-time record for most #AusOpen finals 👀@DjokerNole | #AO2020 pic.twitter.com/4rFF8wSYXi
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The chances keep slimming for Roger Federer.

Federer misses a return and Djokovic races off to a 3-2 lead in the third set.

The Serb leads 30-15 on his service game.

With 15 aces so far, Roger holds comfortably in the third set. It is 2 GAMES ALL.

Roger fires aces too and takes it to 13 on the tally as the crowd reacts uproariously. He leads 40-0.

A massive cross-court forehand from Roger and it is 40-30 on Novak's serve.

But Djokovic does not delay, he fires an ace to wrap up the game. The Serb leads 2-1 in the 3rd set.

Can Roger hope for a turnaround here? Djokovic leads 30-15 on his serve.

ICYMI: The point that won @DjokerNole the second set 🤯

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One set away.

On his first opportunity, @DjokerNole breaks the Federer serve to clinch the second set 6-4. #AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/eKCfGy2uoo
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Federer hits a massive forehand and quickly finishes up. He holds swiftly in the third set.

It is 1 GAME ALL.

On the Federer serve, he leads 30-15.

It's really sad to see Federer struggling in this match especially when even Novak is not at his best. The groin injury is really taking a toll on the Swiss but he keeps fighting like the true Champion he is.

It is the Serb who is serving now. The scoreboard reads 15-30.

The match is not yet over and Roger Federer has shown us miracles can happen on the court. Let's see! We are into the third set.

Is it realistically possible for Roger Federer to turnaround this already epic match?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC LEADS 2 SETS TO LOVE.

He has sailed through 7-6, 6-4. We are going into the third one now.

Novak Djokovic lets out a roar as Federer fails to defend his serve. Djokovic converts the SET POINT immediately and grabs the second set.

WHAT IS THIS MATCH?

Novak Djokovic gets SET POINT.

Federer finds himself in another DEUCE situation.

Federer misses a net return. It's 30 ALL on the Roger serve.

Novak Djokovic retains hold comfortably. He leads 5-4.

Roger Federer will have to serve to now stay in this second set. Things are getting really precarious here for the World No. 3.

Federer misjudges by rushing to the net. Djokovic sneakily shoots a winner. It's 15-40, with Novak in the lead.