Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer stayed on course for a blockbuster Australian Open semi-final showdown with commanding victories on Sunday that put both through to the last eight.
The two tennis greats have not dropped a single set between them in Melbourne, scything through the draw, and neither looked remotely troubled in their last-16 matches on Rod Laver Arena.
The Spanish world number two, who said he was improving with each match, made no mistake in his fourth round clash, dispatching compatriot Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-4, 6-2. He will play Tomas Berdych in Tuesday's quarters.The Gold Coast teenager was far from disgraced in the biggest match of his life but a combination of fatigue and the consistent brillance of the four-time champion saw him bow out after 1hr44min on Rod Laver Arena 6-4 6-2 6-2.
While the result didn't go his way, Tomic showed the future of Australian tennis is in good hands with the whiz kid impressing former greats of the game and his idol with his stunning performances at this year's Open.
"I had to work extremely hard," Federer said. "Bernard showed why he is going to be a really good player in the future.
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