A love game secured the next set and second seeded Rafael Nadal was clearly no match for Jo-Wilfried Tsonga who wrapped it up with a win in 117 minutes.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, world ranked 38 and who was taking part in only his fifth Grand Slam, said he had surprised himself with his winning display.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga said with pride: "It is just amazing, unbelievable, nothing could stop me today. I tried to hit everything and everything went in, so what can I say? I was moving on the court like never I move. Everything was perfect."
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga now has the chance to become the first French winner in Australia since Jean Borotra in 1928, and he has become the first French finalist since Arnaud Clement seven years back.
