Defending champion Novak Djokovic has powered through to his eighth Australian Open final after taking care of Roger Federer in straight-sets.

The world No.2 started slowly against the 20-time major winner, trailing 2-5 in the first set, but Djokovic recovered to win 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena in the pair’s 50th career meeting.

Federer entered their semi-final under an injury cloud on Thursday following his epic victory over Tennys Sandgren, but despite hanging in bravely, the 38-year-old Swiss legend was no match for the Serbian star.