Australian Open: Andy Murray outlasts David Ferrer to seal semis berth

World number two Andy Murray overcame David Ferrer of Spain in a tight four-setter to progress through to the semifinals of the Australian Open on Wednesday

Melbourne: World number two Andy Murray overcame David Ferrer of Spain in a tight four-setter to progress through to the semifinals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Andy Murray. Pic/ AFP

Murray, the four-time finalist at Melbourne Park, claimed a 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 6-3 win over eighth-seeded Ferrer in a contest that lasted more than three hours, Sport24 reported.

Murray will next face either Milos Raonic or Gael Monfils in Friday's semi-final.

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