10 Pieces Of Photographic Evidence That Roger Federer Is Back Kicking Ass And Taking Names

    The Swiss king conquered Andy Murray to set up a classic showdown with Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open semifinals.

    Tasneem Nashrulla
    by Tasneem Nashrulla

    BuzzFeed News Reporter

    "I'm back," Roger Federer said last night after a four-set win over Andy Murray.

    Australian Open @AustralianOpen

    #Federer makes his 11th-straight #AusOpen semifinal, finishing up with an ace 6-3 6-4 6-7 6-3 v #Murray.

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    Federer, who came to Melbourne as the sixth seed, showed critics and naysayers that he's still got it, performing like the untarnished, unwavering, flawless super-Federer of the past.

    BBC Sport @BBCSport

    Disappointment for Murray as Federer wins 6-3 6-4 6-7 (6-8) 6-4 to reach his 11th consecutive #AusOpen semi-final.

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    Here are 10 photos from the Australian Open quarterfinals that prove Roger Federer is back.

    1.

    Petar Kujundzic / Reuters

    Look at that face of determination as he adjusts his headband. And while you're at it, look at that perfect head of hair.

    2.

    Petar Kujundzic / Reuters

    Look at that perfectly aligned face as he prepares to receive (and annihilate) Murray's serve.

    3.

    David Gray / Reuters

    Old age? What old age? 32 is just the number of beats my heart skips as he stretches for a glorious backhand.

    4.

    Petar Kujundzic / Reuters

    A return worthy of a champion's return.

    5.

    Petar Kujundzic / Reuters

    That's his hand. Telling the critics to talk to it.

    6.

    Jason Reed / Reuters

    Andy Murray is all like, "bwuh?"

    Turner Cowles @tgcowles

    MURRAY IS OUT. THE FEDERER OF 2009 IS BACK.

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    7.

    Bobby Yip / Reuters

    What every one who thought Federer was over looks like right now.

    Fahad @HFahad_786

    Roger Federer is back mate

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    8.

    Jason Reed / Reuters

    You can say that again, mate.

    We Are Tennis @WeAreTennis

    The Master is back! Pumped-up like in 2006, Roger #Federer outclasses Andy #Murray 6-3 6-4 6-7 6-3 to reach @AustralianOpen semi!

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    9.

    AP Photo/Rick Rycroft

    GAME. SET. MATCH.

    Jake Humphrey @mrjakehumphrey

    G. S. M. Federer. Andy can hold his head high, Roger is back...

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    10.

    Bobby Yip / Reuters

    "Yes, you're back," Andy Murray whispers in Federer's ear. "And those abs are amazing."