Out-of-sorts Djokovic wins Australian Open QF

AAA??Jan. 25, 2012?7:03 AM ET
Out-of-sorts Djokovic wins Australian Open QF
AP

Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a forehand return to David Ferrer of Spain during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a forehand return to David Ferrer of Spain during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

David Ferrer of Spain eats during a break as he plays Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

David Ferrer of Spain reacts after losing a point to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

With an evening view of the city skyline background, Novak Djokovic of Serbia, center right, plays David Ferrer of Spain during their quarterfinal on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/John Donegan)

Novak Djokovic of Serbia stretches for a shot to David Ferrer of Spain during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/John Donegan)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) ? Defending champion Novak Djokovic beat fifth-ranked David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Wednesday night to complete an Australian Open semifinal lineup featuring the top four men in tennis.

No. 1 Djokovic appeared to be ailing in the second set against Ferrer but held it together to set up a semifinal against No. 4 Andy Murray on Friday, a rematch of the 2011 Australian final.

On Thursday, No. 2 Rafael Nadal will play No. 3 Roger Federer, who has won four of his 16 Grand Slam titles at Melbourne Park.

Associated Press

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