I was always relaxed against Davydenko, says Federer

World No 1 Roger Federer reached his 23rd consecutive Grand Slam semi-final after overcoming his recent tormentor Nikolay Davydenko yesterday.

World No 1 Roger Federer reached his 23rd consecutive Grand Slam semi-final after overcoming his recent tormentor Nikolay Davydenko yesterday.

The Swiss maestro recovered emphatically from losing the opening set after which he reeled off 13 consecutive games to form the foundation of his 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, 7-5 victory. Federer, who is bidding for his fourth title at Melbourne Park, will play Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last-four after the Frenchman won his repeat of the 2008 final against Novak Djokovic 7-6 (10/8), 6-7 (5/7), 1-6, 6-3, 6-1, in three hours and 52 minutes.

"I was in a tough situation u2014 I knew I wasn't looking very good," Federer said.

"But that's the beauty of a five setter. I wasn't panicking I was always relaxed.

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