MELBOURNE — When the draw for the Australian Open was made, it wasn't Roger Federer who was being widely touted as the prime contender to claim an 18th major title. All that hype surrounded Serena Williams, but she was knocked out in the fourth round. Federer is still three match wins away from that milestone, but after his 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 demolition of No.
Federer bests Tsonga, advances to quarterfinals