Roger Federer through to semi-finals
Federer wins 6-3 6-4 6-7 (6-8) 6-4
Federer to face Nadal in semis
* denotes next to serve
John Hinds:, external Andy is going to be on fire. This is his best chance ever to win this slam. COME ON ANDY DO US PROUD.
Andrew Neill:, external Fed will definitely win a set, maybe two but I think Murray sneaks this as long as he find his rhythm early on. Stamina will be key.
Image source, AFP"Sit down, sit down," come the calls from the crowd as they grow frustrated with a couple of spectators who can't find their seats, thus delaying the action. At last their under way, and it's scintillating crosscourt backhand from Federer which drags Murray out of court. The Briton gets something on it, but it's an easy smash for Federer for 15-30. The Swiss piles on the pressure with more attacking tennis and brings up two break points with a lovely volley. "Very nice," says Ivanisevic. He only needs one of the them, as Murray sends a backhand long.
Some lovely attacking tennis from Murray, the Briton rushing to the net to put a way a very tidy backhand volley, but Federer rustles up some net magic of his own to seal the game to 15.
Jack Blackburn:, external Strong first point by Murray. Good response by the Fed. This could be an absolute classic.
Conor:, external Disagree with 'The Doctor', Nadal has historically proved a much worse match up for Murray than Djokovic has.
Murray, dressed in blue with a white baseball cap, puts himself under pressure early on with two unforced errors, but Federer nets an easy forehand to level things up at 30-30. "That was a gift," says Ivanisevic. And another one, a backhand that sails into the tramlines, gets Murray on the board.
Goran Ivanisevic
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
"Murray looks nervous so Roger is going to push more and more. Murray's first serve is great but the second serve gets a little short at times, I don't know why there is such a difference."
It's a good start for Murray, who wins the first point of the match, but Federer sweeps through the next three points before closing out the game with an ace.
Image source, ReutersGoran Ivanisevic
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
"Federer to win in four. Roger is going to attack, he's going to move you all over the court."
Andy Murray won the toss, and chose to receive. Roger, you have the honour. Let's do this.
Chris Cole:, external Andy's not been stretched yet and Roger looks near his best. Andy needs to get on top early. Andy in four - I hope.
The Doctor:, external Murray knows this is his best chance of winning this Slam with Djokovic out. Just needs two very strong performances. He can do it.
Time for a few stats before we get into the thick of it...
It's the first time the two players have met where fourth-seeded Murray is ranked higher than sixth seed Federer.
Federer is bidding to reach the semi-finals for the 11th consecutive year while Murray is eyeing up his fifth straight appearance in the last four.
And neither Murray or Federer has ever lost in the quarter-finals in Melbourne. Something has got to give...
Mark Woodforde
Former Grand Slam doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
"I believe Andy Murray has the slight edge in head-to-head records and also in confidence. I think it will be three very close sets but three going to Andy Murray."
Murray and Federer are knocking up. We're just minutes away, folks.
Image source, AFP/Tennis AustraliaReporter Kelli Underwood reports for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra that Oasis legend Liam Gallagher, without his trademark mod mullet having shaved it off, is in the front row. The 41-year-old was at Melbourne Park yesterday serving up aces for a publicity stunt where he revealed his favourite player. It's Ana Ivanovic if you were wondering...
Piers Newbery
BBC Sport at Melbourne Park
"So to the night match, and neither Murray nor Federer would be a surprise semi-finalist - plenty around Melbourne Park have been making the case for both players. Judy Murray was a relaxed figure when she joined 5 live for breakfast about 10 hours ago, but she predicted the nerves would be building for yet another huge match featuring her son. Right about now, in fact."
Sebastian Cox: , externalRoger to take this one in four. He showed his clinical side against Tsonga and will do the same today.
Olly Tonks: , externalUnless it is Federer in three, I can't see past Andy. He will outlast him.
BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
"I think we're both coming into this match with a good feeling," says 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer. "We're both coming into this match with some doubts. I don't know how he is feeling, i haven't seen him play much, but from what I'm hearing, he's fine and that's very positive. I hoped he'd be 100% when he did come back. It's good to see.
"He took care of his draw and here we are again. I'm looking forward to the match. I wonder how it's going to play out. Last time we played was here last year, it was a great match and I hope we can produce something similar."
Piers Newbery
BBC Sport at Melbourne Park
"One thing that already marks out Murray v Federer at this Australian Open is that, whatever the result, there cannot be a shock. After Serena, Sharapova and Djokovic, day 10 saw another high-profile casualty as Azarenka's two-year reign came to an end against a brilliant Radwanska. "She didn't make me angry," said the Belarusian. "I don't think I played my best tennis, but it didn't make me angry." And we nearly saw another upset before Nadal battled his way past Dimitrov, who was left in tears on his chair at the end of his first Grand Slam quarter-final."
Spectators are streaming into the Rod Laver Arena, with the big screens showing memorable moments of Australian Opens gone by. We're expecting Murray and Federer on court in a little over 10 minutes. Stick the kettle on...
BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
When asked whether Andy Murray can go all the way and win his first Australian Open title, his coach Ivan Lendl said: "I sure hope so."
He added: "I think Andy is ready to go toe to toe with these top guys. Even if you're really ready, and you haven't had any injuries, you still don't know what will happen.
"Andy had had a good training block in Miami, he has played enough matches now - so none of that is an issue."