Roger Federer celebrates after beating Richard Gasquet. Pic/AFP

Defending champion Roger Federer continued his dominance over Richard Gasquet to reach the round of 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday. The Swiss star beat the Frenchman 6-2, 7-5, 6-4. Federer has unheralded Hungarian and one-time training partner Marton Fucsovics up next and a potential quarter-final with Tomas Berdych, who upset Juan Martin Del Porto.