You're reading: BBC: Roger Federer beats Stan Wawrinka to reach Australian Open final

Roger Federer beat fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka 7-5 6-3 1-6 4-6 6-3 to reach the Australian Open final and stay on course for an 18th Grand Slam title.

The 35-year-old will face Rafael Nadal on Jan. 29 if the Spaniard beats Grigor Dimitrov in Jan. 27 semi-final.

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