Federer, Blake to meet in Aussie Open quarters

Venus Williams reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open for the first time in five years and James Blake for the first time, period. Roger Federer advanced, as usual. Federer, aiming for a third consecutive Australian title and a fourth in five years, had to save two set points in the tiebreaker en route to a 6-4, 7-6 (7), 6-3 fourth-round win over No. 13 Tomas Berdych on Monday. The Swiss star is into his fifth straight quarterfinal at Melbourne Park and next will play Blake. [link]