World No.2 Rafael Nadal is through to Sunday night’s Australian Open men’s final after beating long-time rival Roger Federer in four sets.

Nadal won Thursday night’s semi-final 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 7-6 (7-5) 6-4.

The 2009 winner will be chasing his second Australian Open title on Sunday night, when he plays either world No.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic, or British world No.4 Andy Murray.

Djokovic and Murray will meet in the remaining semi-final on Friday night.