2012 Australian Open

[Sir David Gray]

Djokovic breaks back. It's into a tiebreak.

[Betty Boop]

Fantastic match !

[Pretty Boy]

Even if Murray loses this it has been a fantastic match. He has proven beyond all doubt today that he belongs with the big boys.

[Sir David Gray]

Murray takes the tiebreak and goes one set away from the final!

Come on Andy, nearly there!

[Sir David Gray]

That set alone took almost 90 minutes.

That's insane!

And football players say they're tired after playing on a Saturday then a Wednesday...!

[Sylar]

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That set alone took almost 90 minutes.

That's insane!

And football players say they're tired after playing on a Saturday then a Wednesday...!

Some football players struggle to do a full 90, let alone over both games.

The constant running and work that these guys have put in is very impressive indeed.

Djokovic breaks in the first game.

[Sir David Gray]

Second break for Djokovic.

Looks like it's going to a 5th.

[PeeJay]

3-0 down - Murray's concentration on the wane again?

[Pretty Boy]

All of a sudden Murray looks lost.

Nerves? Fatigue? Lack of concentration? Or bottled it?

[Sir David Gray]

4th set to Djokovic in double quick time.

It's now a 1 set shootout for a place in the final.

Come on Andy!

[Sir David Gray]

Big hold again from Murray saving break points.

Another long game, lasting about 10 minutes.

2-2.

[Sir David Gray]

Djokovic breaks to go 4-2 up.

That could be that, I feel.

[Sir David Gray]

Djokovic one game away now.

Hard lines, Andy. Good effort once again, just not quite enough.

[I'm_cabbaged]

Well, any score?

[PeeJay]

Murray breaks back - not over yet!

[I'm_cabbaged]

Please...... :)

[EskbankHibby]

Not over yet! Murray breaks back 4-5 in the 5th.

[Sir David Gray]

Andy's not finished just yet!

He breaks back and will serve at 4-5!

Come on!

[Sir David Gray]

5-5 now!

Fantastic attitude from Murray!

[Pretty Boy]

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5-5 now!

Fantastic attitude from Murray!

Definite attitude change, 6 months ago the towel would have been in by now.

I.just feel for the winner of this since Nadal will have had about 30 hours more rest by the time they finish and fulfil other commitments. Shocking organisation really.

[pacorosssco]

unbelievable game. im a wreck. best game hes played at this level

[Sir David Gray]

This is one of the greatest matches I've ever watched.

They'll be talking about this match in 30 years' time.

Djokovic finally holds for 6-5.

[Sir David Gray]

Djokovic wins 6-3 3-6 6-7 6-1 7-5 after nearly 5 hours and will be in the final to play Nadal.

Fantastic tennis match, unbelievable effort from both players.

There was no loser today.

[easty]

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Djokovic wins 6-3 3-6 6-7 6-1 7-5 after nearly 5 hours and will be in the final to play Nadal.

Fantastic tennis match, unbelievable effort from both players.

There was no loser today.

Well.....that's not quite true.

[PeeJay]

Murray loses - disappointing end after such an up and down struggle for him in a great match of tennis

[Pretty Boy]

What a match.

I.hope the media go easy on Murray, he didn't bottle it or anything else today. He matched the world number one for most of the match and has given himself a great platform for the rest of the year.

That match would have graced any era and deserved to be a final

I'll repeat again though it is a total joke that Nadal has such an advantage of an extra days rest, amateurish organisation.

Congratulations to Djokovic.

[Sir David Gray]

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Well.....that's not quite true.

Obviously he did lose the match but the way Murray played today would have won him 99 matches out of 100. That really was special stuff.

[Bishop Hibee]

Tennis is the best one on one sport in the world in my opinion.

Fantastic game and shows what a true champion Djokovic is. If Murray can play at that level this season he will reach grand slam finals. Whether he can clear the final hurdle will be to a large degree down to what Lendl can do with him. Looks promising so far.

[Steve-O]

Murray to win a major, Hibs to win Scottish Cup, Scotland to qualify for World Cup.

Will any of the above happen in my lifetime? I'm starting to think not!

[Sir David Gray]

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What a match.

I.hope the media go easy on Murray, he didn't bottle it or anything else today. He matched the world number one for most of the match and has given himself a great platform for the rest of the year.

That match would have graced any era and deserved to be a final

I'll repeat again though it is a total joke that Nadal has such an advantage of an extra days rest, amateurish organisation.

Congratulations to Djokovic.

Yep. I don't know why they couldn't have had both semis today. One in the afternoon then the second one at night.

I realise this is a big statement to make but if Novak Djokovic somehow manages to win on Sunday, I think it will rank up there as one of the greatest sporting achievements of all time, given what's just happened today.