Federer vs. Nadal- Australian Open 2012 Semi-Finals

Watch Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal on Australian Open 2012 Semi-Finals.

For the first time since 2005, Federer is on the same side of the draw at a major as Rafael Nadal. Federer will face  Nadal just who won a while ago against Tomas Berdych on quarterfinal on Tuesday night will battle Federer in the semis for a spot in the Australian Open final.

Federer looked in the mood to add to his 16 grand slam titles when the Swiss third seed produced another sublime display full of dazzling winners to fell Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro 6-4 6-3 6-2 in his 1,000 career match.

Nadal was given a torrid time against Tomas Berdych late into the night on a heaving Rod Laver Arena, however, before grinding to a 6-7 7-6 6-4 6-3 victory.
Nadal has a 19-9 head to head record against Federer.

Head-to-Head matches
52/2011 ATP The Mubadala World Tennis Championship (UAE) Hard Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-1 7-5 Bronze 2.33 - 1.59
47/2011 ATP London (GBR) I_Hard Roger Federer Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-0 Robin 1.5 - 2.57
21/2011 ATP French Open (FRA) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 7-5 7-6(3) 5-7 6-1 Final 1.49 - 2.6
18/2011 ATP Madrid (ESP) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 5-7 6-1 6-3 1/2 1.14 - 5.44
12/2011 ATP Miami (USA) Hard Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-3 6-2 1/2 1.63 - 2.25
52/2010 ATP The Mubadala World Tennis Ch. (UAE) Hard Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 7-6 7-6 Final 1.82 - 1.96
47/2010 ATP London (GBR) I_Hard Roger Federer Rafael Nadal 6-3 3-6 6-1 Final 1.61 - 2.28
19/2010 ATP Madrid (ESP) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-4 7-6(5) Final 1.34 - 3.22
19/2009 ATP Madrid (ESP) Clay Roger Federer Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 Final 3.42 - 1.31 $$
3/2009 ATP Australian Open (AUS) Hard Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 7-5 3-6 7-6(3) 3-6 6-2 Final 2.18 - 1.67
26/2008 ATP Wimbledon (GBR) Grass Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7(5) 6-7(8) 9-7 Final 2.05 - 1.75
22/2008 ATP French Open (FRA) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-1 6-3 6-0 Final 1.29 - 3.53
20/2008 ATP Hamburg (GER) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 7-5 6-7(3) 6-3 Final 1.53 - 2.47
17/2008 ATP Monte-Carlo (MON) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 7-5 7-5 Final 1.46 - 2.68
46/2007 ATP Shanghai (CHN) Carpet Roger Federer Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-1 1/2 1.27 - 3.69
26/2007 ATP Wimbledon (GBR) Grass Roger Federer Rafael Nadal 7-6(7) 4-6 7-6(3) 2-6 6-2 Final 1.17 - 4.91
22/2007 ATP French Open (FRA) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4 Final 1.44 - 2.73
20/2007 ATP Hamburg (GER) Clay Roger Federer Rafael Nadal 2-6 6-2 6-0 Final 3.41 - 1.31 $$
16/2007 ATP Monte Carlo (MON) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 Final 1.46 - 2.68
46/2006 ATP Shanghai (CHN) Carpet Roger Federer Rafael Nadal 6-4 7-5 1/2 1.16 - 5.07
26/2006 ATP Wimbledon (GBR) Grass Roger Federer Rafael Nadal 6-0 7-6(5) 6-7(2) 6-3 Final 1.17 - 4.98
22/2006 ATP French Open (FRA) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 1-6 6-1 6-4 7-6(4) Final 1.65 - 2.21
19/2006 ATP Rome (ITA) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-7(0) 7-6(5) 6-4 2-6 7-6(5) Final 1.49 - 2.59
16/2006 ATP Monte Carlo (MON) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-2 6-7(2) 6-3 7-6(5) Final 2.02 - 1.78
9/2006 ATP Dubai (UAE) Hard Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 2-6 6-4 6-4 Final 3.5 - 1.29 $$
21/2005 ATP French Open (FRA) Clay Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-3 1/2 2.25 - 1.63
12/2005 ATP Miami (USA) Hard Roger Federer Rafael Nadal 2-6 6-7(4) 7-6(5) 6-3 6-1 Final 1.1 - 6.89
12/2004 ATP Miami (USA) Hard Rafael Nadal Roger Federer 6-3 6-3 Third 5.15 - 1.16 $$$

source:matchstats.com

RESULT:
Semifinals: Rafael Nadal (2) def Roger Federer (3) 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4