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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka answer's questions at a press conference at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. Wawrinka will play Spain's Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final Sunday. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Nadal faces new Swiss star at Aussie Open final

By JOCELYN GECKER - Associated Press

Rafael Nadal of Spain, left, is congratulated by Roger Federer of Switzerland at the net after Nadal won their semifinal final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

2014 Australian Open: Rafael Nadal moves to men’s final with victory over Roger Federer

By John Pye - Associated Press

Roger Federer of Switzerland speaks during a press conference after his semifinal loss to Rafael Nadal of Spain at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Federer: reaching semifinals is a step forward

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Too good for Federer, Nadal into Aussie final

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Rafael Nadal of Spain looks at the bandaged blister on his left hand as he plays Roger Federer of Switzerland during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 24, 2014.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

Nadal beats Federer, reaches Australian Open final

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland makes a forehand return to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

Wawrinka into Aussie final; Nadal or Federer next

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

2014 Australian Open: Stanislas Wawrinka gains men’s final, awaits Federer or Nadal

By John Pye - Associated Press

Roger Federer of Switzerland throws a towel as he plays Andy Murray of Britain during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Federer sends off Murray, next up Nadal

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Australian Open 2014: Roger Federer beats Andy Murray

By John Pye - Associated Press

Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland throws a wristband to the spectators after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

Djokovic’s long winning run ends in Australia

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts to a lost point against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland during their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Australian Open 2014: Novak Djokovic out in 5-set thriller

By Dennis Passa - Associated Press

Rafael Nadal of Spain makes a forehand return to Kei Nishikori of Japan during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Nadal advances to quarterfinals at Australian Open

Associated Press

Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates a point won against Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2014.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Sharapova out; Nadal, Murray win tough matches

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after winning a point against Alize Cornet of France during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Australian Open 2014: Maria Sharapova upset as women’s draw busts open

By Dennis Passa - Associated Press

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus hits a forehand return to Yvonne Meusburger of Austria during their third match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila))

Nadal, Azarenka into 4th round at Australian Open

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

Rafael Nadal of Spain dries his body with a towel during a break in his third round match against Gael Monfils of France at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Nadal puts on a grand show in Australia

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his win over Gael Monfils of France during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

2014 Australian Open: Nadal, Azarenka into 4th round at Australian Open

Associated Press

Novak Djokovic of Serbia makes a forehand return to Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 17, 2014.(AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

Djokovic, Williams into 4th round in Australia

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

Rafael Nadal of Spain makes a backhand return to Bernard Tomic of Australia during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Australian Open: Nadal joins Federer in 2nd round

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press