Summary

  • Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in first men's semi-final

  • 2019 champion Djokovic fights back to win first set tie-break

  • Serbian dominates from there to win 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 6-3

  • Federer needed medical timeout at end of first set

  • Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev meet in second semi-final on Friday

  • Watch highlights on BBC Two from 15:15 GMT

  • Garbine Muguruza & Sofia Kenin reach women's final

  1. Kenin holdspublished at 03:52 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    *Barty 5-5 Kenin

    Nice angles from Kenin, who forces Barty wide. A loose backhand again from Barty... 30-0.

    Another good rally which goes Barty's way as Kenin slumps one into the net. Then the Aussie launches one of those wild backhands over the baseline.

    Kenin has an unforced error of her own. 40-30. Then Barty hooks ANOTHER backhand wide.

  2. Barty holdspublished at 03:47 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Barty 5-4 Kenin*

    A big kick-serve from Barty brings up 30-0 and Kenin messes up the pick-up from the drop shot.

    Another wild backhand from Barty follows but she holds comfortably.

  3. Postpublished at 03:47 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Melbourne Park

    Usually Garden Square, where day pass holders can lazily lay back in a deckchair and watch the Laver action on the big screen, would be packed for a match of this magnitude.

    Today, because of the sweltering conditions, you can take your pick.

    Australian OpenImage source, BBC Sport

    That's not to say there aren't plenty of Aussie fans cheering on their girl.

    It's just they are sheltering from the sun under the trees which arc around the seating area.

    Australian OpenImage source, BBC Sport
  4. Kenin holdspublished at 03:44 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    *Barty 4-4 Kenin

    Kenin moves into the net and puts away the slice volley. Barty then hooks one wide but Kenin lashes at the next one.

    The American puts a second serve down the middle and follows it up with a careful forehand into the open court.

  5. get involved

    Get Involved - #bbctennispublished at 03:41 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    What are you thinking so far? Barty to come through or Kenin to pull off a shock? And let us know where you're following us from. Tweet #bbctennis or text 81111.

  6. Postpublished at 03:41 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Barty 4-3 Kenin*

    Barty's coach Craig Tyzzer is sporting a Liverpool FC cap. Trying to spread the winning mentality to Barty!

  7. Barty holdspublished at 03:38 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Barty 4-3 Kenin*

    Nice movement from Barty who moves up to 30-0 and she gets lucky when Kenin pokes an awful volley into the net with the space open for her down the line.

    Barty seals the hold with a pacey forehand.

  8. It's officially hotpublished at 03:36 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    *Barty 3-3 Kenin

    An ice towel required for Kenin too...

    Sofia KeninImage source, AFP
  9. Kenin holdspublished at 03:36 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    *Barty 3-3 Kenin

    Kenin plays it short to take advantage and Barty then plants another backhand into the net.

    Hmm.

  10. Postpublished at 03:35 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Barty 3-2 Kenin*

    Loose again from the Aussie. Back to deuce.

    Barty cuts another forehand into the net but Kenin hooks a dodgy backhand of her own into the cords. Deuce.

  11. Third break point - Bartypublished at 03:34 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Barty 3-2 Kenin*

    She gets this backhand right though! A fizzing one from Barty hits the line.

    A third break point.

  12. Postpublished at 03:33 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Melbourne Park

    If any two players can cope with these conditions then Barty and Kenin would be right up there.

    Barty hails from Queensland and Kenin is from Florida. So they are well used to these conditions.

    Having said that, Barty asked for an ice towel at the last changeover...

  13. Postpublished at 03:33 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Barty 3-2 Kenin*

    A 10th unforced error from Barty, whose backhand is still not working for her. It's that side which lets her down again as a slice falls into the net.

    Barty looks at her racquet, confused. Deuce.

  14. Two break points - Bartypublished at 03:32 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Barty 3-2 Kenin*

    Double fault from Kenin after a successful challenge from Barty. The Aussie challenges again on a forehand and is successful, bringing up two break points.

  15. Postpublished at 03:28 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Melbourne Park

    The Australian Open heat stress scale has now hit the 4.0 mark. That means - if it stays like that, which it should - there will be an extended break between the second and third sets. If it goes that far of course...

  16. Barty holdspublished at 03:28 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Barty 3-2 Kenin*

    Ace number three and four from Barty but her backhand is still causing some problems as another flies wide.

    She adds a fifth ace to go 40-15 up and a sixth to hold. Fantastic serving!

    Ashleigh BartyImage source, AFP
  17. Kenin holdspublished at 03:26 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    *Barty 2-2 Kenin

    Barty goes deep on the forehand but Kenin reaches them both and forces the error. Another backhand from Barty goes astray and Kenin then pulls out a drop shot and a lovely lob.

    An ace seals the hold to love. Very good from the American as well!

  18. Barty holdspublished at 03:23 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    Barty 2-1 Kenin*

    A nice one-two punch brings up 40-0 for Barty and Kenin's forehand falls over the baseline. A very good hold for Barty.

  19. Postpublished at 03:22 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    *Barty 1-1 Kenin

    Nervy start from both players actually. Big day.

    Barty responds with two aces in a row. Nice!

    Ashleigh Barty and Sofia KeninImage source, Getty Images
  20. Kenin holdspublished at 03:22 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2020

    *Barty 1-1 Kenin

    Barty looks a bit shaky, she has had six unforced errors already and drags another backhand long.

    We're on level terms.

    Sofia KeninImage source, Getty Images