Djokovic Ends Federer's Streak of 10 Straight Grand Slam Finals

Jan 25, 07:06 AM

MELBOURNE, Australia - Top-ranked Roger Federer's streak of 10 straight Grand Slam finals came to an abrupt end as No. 3 Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open championship match with a 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory Friday night.

Federer, who had been seeking his third consecutive title here, didn't look like the same player who has won 13 majors.

The emotional Djokovic had a lot to do with that, hitting 13 aces and 50 winners, largely avoiding the nerves that have occasionally troubled him.

He now will face unseeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who beat No. 2 Rafael Nadal in the semifinals Thursday, in Sunday's final. Djokovic Ends Federer's Streak of 10 Straight Grand Slam Finals
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