Novak Djokovic is now one match away from a record sixth Australian Open men's title ©Getty Images

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic produced a clinical display to beat Switzerland’s Roger Federer in the Australian Open men’s semi-finals to move one match away from a record sixth title at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. 

The world number one was at his devastating best throughout the opening sets of the encounter of his 45th clash with Federer, with both players having won 22 ties each.

Unlike his fourth round tie against Giles Simon in which he produced 100 unforced errors, Djokovic’s accuracy and ball striking was precise as he stormed into a 6-1, 6-2 lead, recording only six mistakes.

With Federer facing an onslaught, the majority of the crowd in Melbourne threw their support behind the 17-time Grand Slam champion.

The four-time Australian Open winner was able to clinch a break and staged a revival to win the third set 6-3, before Djokovic took advantage of a poor service game from Federer to break and win 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.

“I've had matches where I've played similar tennis, but I think against Roger, these first two sets have been probably the best two sets I've played against him overall I think throughout my career,” said Djokovic.

“I've had some moments against him in sets where I've played on a high level, but this was I think a different level than from before.

“I'm just very, very pleased that I was able to perform the way I did from the very beginning till the end.”

Serena Williams cruised past Agnieszka Radwanska in her semi-final tie
Serena Williams cruised past Agnieszka Radwanska in her semi-final tie ©Getty Images

The result also meant Djokovic now has a positive head-to-head record against Federer, Britain’s Andy Murray, Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka.

He could face Murray, who he has 21 wins and nine defeats against, should the second-seed win his semi-final with Canada’s Milos Raonic tomorrow.

Women’s number one Serena Williams is also one match away from successfully defending her title after the American brushed aside the fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska.

The six-time winner, chasing her 22nd Grand Slam title, claimed the opening set 6-0 but her Polish opponent was able to provide a stronger challenge in the second.

Williams, though, was able to continue her record of having never lost to Radwanska by sealing her progression by winning the second set 6-4.

Germany's Angelique Kerber will meet Williams in the final, after the seventh seed ended the run of Britain’s Johanna Konta.

Konta had become the first British woman to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam since 1983, but was unable to book a place in the final as Kerber triumphed 7-5, 6-2.