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If anyone knows how Novak Djokovic feels after sweating and scrapping for almost five hours in the Australian Open semifinals, it's his next opponent - Rafael Nadal.

A day after Nadal beat Roger Federer in four compelling sets, Djokovic dug deep to overcome Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 7-5 on Friday night after 4 hours, 50 minutes.

Novak Djokovic is back in the Aussie Open final after edging Andy Murray in a five-set thriller. It's impossible to exaggerate how good -- and close -- this match was, says Jon Wertheim.

Andy Murray proved a tough test for the world No. 1. But after four hours and 50 minutes, Novak Djokovic prevailed and will defend his Aussie Open crown against Rafael Nadal.

Britain's Andy Murray misses out on a place in the Australian Open final, losing to Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic.

In a rematch of last year's final, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray battle for a chance to play Rafael Nadal for 2012's first Grand Slam title.

Courtney Nguyen live blogs the action.

Britain's Andy Murray takes on top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

Andy Murray insists last year's straight-sets Australian Open final defeat to Novak Djokovic will not be on his mind when they meet in the semi-finals on Friday.

Andy Murray progresses to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after a straight sets victory over Kei Nishikori.

British number one Andy Murray takes on Japan's Kei Nishikori as he attempts to reach a third consecutive Australian Open semi-final

Andy Murray reaches the Australian Open quarter-finals for a third year running after Mikhail Kukushkin retires while trailing 6-1 6-1 1-0.