Defending champion Roger Federer advanced to a semi-final showdown against Novak Djokovic with a straight-sets win against 12th seed James Blake.
The world number one remained composed during key points at the end of each set, though Blake won each of his three break points and made Federer work much harder than the scoreline of 7-5 7-6 (7/5) 6-4 would suggest.
The victory sends Federer into his 15th grand slam semi-final in a row and ensures he remains unbeaten against Blake in their eight matches.
Novak Djokovic is a step away from his first Australian Open final after seeing off Spaniard David Ferrer in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena.
The Serbian won the quarter-final 6-0 6-3 7-5 to send a strong warning to the other contenders left in the men's singles draw.
He will play the winner of the Roger Federer-James Blake quarter-final in the semis.
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