Expect little neutrality in Swiss civil war

Stan Wawrinka delights in the fact that his favourite nickname, 'Stanimal', was given to him by Roger Federer, who he also admits is simply the greatest player to have picked up a tennis racquet. On Thursday, however, their friendship will take a back seat when they walk out on Rod Laver Arena for an Australian Open semi-final that promises to be one of the highlights of the season-opening grand slam. It will be the 22nd time the pair have met and Federer, back after six months out and shortenin