Roger Federer vs Andy Murray ATP Australian Open 2013
Match Details
Roger Federer vs Andy Murray
Date : 25-01-2013
Match Details
Roger Federer vs Andy Murray
Date : 25-01-2013
Game Start - 09:30
Men's Singles Semi Final ::ATP Australian Open 2013
World No. 2 Roger Federer is set for a semifinal clash with World No. 3 Andy Murray Friday evening. The winner moves on to contest the Australian Open final against world No. 1 and two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic.
Second seed Roger Federer trails third seed Andy Murray 10-9 in the head-to-head series. The players last met the 2012 World Tour Finals, where a semifinal showdown went to the Swiss in straight sets.
Federer is through to the final four after surviving an extended match with former finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The 31-year-old veteran collected four service breaks and 49 winners through to a 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3 victory.
"I toughed it out," said the world No. 2. "That also gives you confidence when you have to go through those matches. The physical stamina was there, the focus with there till the very end. So it does give you a lot of confidence moving forward from here."
Federer is seeking his first Australian Open final since 2010, when he recorded a straight-set championship victory over Murray.
Murray made the semifinal by virtue of his straight-set success against France's Jeremy Chardy. The 25-year-old Scot converted eight of 11 break points en route to a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory.
"I feel probably a little bit calmer maybe than usual," Murray explained. "But I still have an understanding of how difficult it is to win these events. With the players that are still left in the tournament, it's going to be a very tough, tough few days if I want to do that. So I'll just stay focused, work hard in my next couple of practice sessions, and hope I can finish the tournament well."
The reigning US Open champion will attempt to reach his third finals berth in Melbourne.
Prediction: Expect a far more competitive semifinal than Djokovic/Ferrer. Provided he stays aggressive, Murray for the win in four sets.
Second seed Roger Federer trails third seed Andy Murray 10-9 in the head-to-head series. The players last met the 2012 World Tour Finals, where a semifinal showdown went to the Swiss in straight sets.
Federer is through to the final four after surviving an extended match with former finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The 31-year-old veteran collected four service breaks and 49 winners through to a 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3 victory.
"I toughed it out," said the world No. 2. "That also gives you confidence when you have to go through those matches. The physical stamina was there, the focus with there till the very end. So it does give you a lot of confidence moving forward from here."
Federer is seeking his first Australian Open final since 2010, when he recorded a straight-set championship victory over Murray.
Murray made the semifinal by virtue of his straight-set success against France's Jeremy Chardy. The 25-year-old Scot converted eight of 11 break points en route to a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory.
"I feel probably a little bit calmer maybe than usual," Murray explained. "But I still have an understanding of how difficult it is to win these events. With the players that are still left in the tournament, it's going to be a very tough, tough few days if I want to do that. So I'll just stay focused, work hard in my next couple of practice sessions, and hope I can finish the tournament well."
The reigning US Open champion will attempt to reach his third finals berth in Melbourne.
Prediction: Expect a far more competitive semifinal than Djokovic/Ferrer. Provided he stays aggressive, Murray for the win in four sets.