Andy Murray celebrates after beating David Ferrer. Photo: Reuters
Britain's Andy Murray overcame David Ferrer 6-3 6-7(5) 6-2 6-3 in a titanic quarterfinal tussle to reach the last four of the Australian Open for the sixth time tonight.
With compatriot Johanna Konta having reached the last four in the women's draw earlier on Wednesday, Britain has two representatives in the semifinals of a grand slam for the first time since 1977.
The world No 1 was forced to scrap for almost every point but finally subdued the indefatigable Spanish eighth seed after three hours and 20 minutes of gruelling baseline tennis on Rod Laver Arena.
Murray will play the winner of the last quarterfinal between Milos Raonic and Gael Monfils as he bids to reach a fifth Australian Open final.
