Federer into semis as the oldies come to play at the australian open

The Australian Open has indeed seen a resurgence of veteran players making a deep run in the tournament. Roger Federer, the 20-time Grand Slam champion, has been one of the most impressive stories, advancing to the semifinals with a thrilling 6-4, 6-7(5), 7-6(4), 6-2 victory over 22nd-seeded Nikoloz Basilashvili.

Federer, 39, is now just two wins away from claiming his 21st Grand Slam title and his first Australian Open crown since 2018. The Swiss maestro has been in top form, dropping just one set in his first five matches, and has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability throughout the tournament.

Joining Federer in the semifinals is another veteran player, 34-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas, who defeated 12th-seeded Fabio Fognini 6-2, 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in a thrilling encounter. Tsitsipas, who has been on a hot streak lately, has now reached his first Australian Open semifinal and is looking to make his first Grand Slam final.

The other semifinal will feature 25-year-old Daniil Medvedev, who has been on a tear this season, taking down 15th-seeded David Goffin 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-3. Medvedev, who has won three titles this season, is seeking his first Grand Slam title and will be looking to capitalize on his momentum.

The women's side has also seen some unexpected upsets, with 23rd-seeded Jennifer Brady reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal with a stunning 6-4, 6-3 victory over 14th-seeded Sofia Kenin. Brady, 25, has been on a hot streak lately, winning her first WTA title in Melbourne last week, and will now face 28th-seeded Karolina Muchova, who defeated 7th-seeded Garbiñe Muguruza 7-5, 6-3.

The other women's semifinal will feature 25-year-old Serena Williams, who has been on a mission to win her 24th Grand Slam title, taking on 22-year-old Naomi Osaka, who is seeking her second Australian Open title.