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Here come the two semi-finalists! Kyle Edmund and Marin Cilic get a warm reception from the Melbourne crowd.
We're about 5-10 minutes away from play starting.
Summary
GB's Edmund loses to Marin Cilic in semi-final
Sixth seed from Croatia wins 6-2 7-6 (7-4) 6-2
Edmund seemed to be battling leg injury
Cilic will face Federer or Chung in Sunday's final
Halep & Wozniacki win women's semis
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How did Cilic get here?published at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Edmund v Cilic
While Edmund is in uncharted territory, Marin Cilic already has a Grand Slam under his belt - the 2014 US Open - and a Wimbledon final.
Cilic has never got to the final in Australia, despite reaching the last four on two previous occasions.
If he beats Edmund, he will rise to third in the world rankings when they are released on 29 January.
Image source, BBC SportEdmund's career in numberspublished at 08:27 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Edmund v Cilic
Media caption, Kyle Edmund's career in numbers
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 08:27 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
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Sam Silver: Have a flight at 11:35 - praying Edmund gets it done in 3 sets so I don’t have an anxious 8 hour flight before being able to check!
How did Edmund get here?published at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Edmund v Cilic
This is Kyle Edmund's fourth Australian Open appearance and before this year, he had never got past the second round.
The Briton is aiming to defeat three seeded players at a Grand Slam for the first time.
His quarter-final win against third seed Dimitrov and first round win against world number 12 Kevin Anderson are his career-best victories
Image source, BBC SportFans in Melbournepublished at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Edmund v Cilic
Look at the lovely Brits in their flip flops!
Image source, BBC SportHead-to-headpublished at 08:18 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Edmund v Cilic
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Amy, who is an expert in this apparently, says pull your hair over your ears and hide your headphone down up your top and wrap a scarf around your neck. Also she says she's not being held responsible if you get in trouble/the sack.
Excitement in Yorkshirepublished at 08:12 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
You know something big is brewing in British sport when we send reporters to schools/villages.
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Get involvedpublished at 08:09 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
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Why not let us know how and where you're following this first men's semi-final.
Are you sneaking a look at the live text whilst at work? Or following from home with various breakfast snacks?
Or are you lucky enough to be sunning yourself in Melbourne?
Wherever you are, you can get in touch on Twitter via #bbctennis.
Your women's finalists...published at 08:06 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Earlier on, Danish second seed Caroline Wozniacki became the first name in the Australian Open women's singles final after her victory over unseeded Belgian Elise Mertens.
The 27-year-old saw off the world number 37, 6-3 7-6 (7-2) and will now face top seed Simona Halep - who has just come through an epic battle against former champion Angelique Kerber.
The winner of Saturday's final will be the world number one.
Read about the first women's semi here and about Halep v Kerber here.
Image source, Getty ImagesComing up...published at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
BBC Radio 5 liveRight here, right now we are building up to the first of the men's semi-finals between Britain's Kyle Edmund and sixth seed Marin Cilic from Croatia.
They are due on court at 08:30 GMT, when BBC Radio 5 live will be giving you live commentary from Melbourne
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Edmund v Cilic
Here we go then.
No biggie.
Just the expectation of the British nation on your shoulders.
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Jamie Mann: What a sensational display of determination, courage, power, agility, mental strength and all-round athleticism. Take a bow Angie Kerber and Simona Halep. Entertainment at its best.
Glen: Always good to see a first-time Grand Slam winner. Well done Halep. Heart goes out to Kerber though.
M A Bennett: Good job Halep has got a rest day before the #AusOpen, external final! She's going to need it after that gruelling encounter with Kerber. Brilliant semi-final!
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Halep 6-3 4-6 9-7 Kerber
On the subject of rankings, Angelique Kerber will return to the top 10 after her impressive start to the year.
That was tremendous fun and, with that, I'm going to leave you. But stick around - Caroline Chapman is going to guide you through Britain's Kyle Edmund v Marin Cilic.
'I won't think about the title'published at 07:52 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Halep 6-3 4-6 9-7 Kerber
Halep on her final opponent, Caroline Wozniacki: "I respect her a lot and it’s going to be similar to today - I'm going to have to run.
"It’s going to be a challenge. After the French Open final, I said I would be more courageous. I want to give my best. I won’t think about the title. If it’s going to come it will come."
Image source, Reuters'I'm really proud of myself'published at 07:49 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Halep 6-3 4-6 9-7 Kerber
More from Simona Halep: "I had confidence in myself. After hurting my ankle [earlier in the tournament] I said I would fight to the end and then have a long rest. I'll have a big rest after this tournament.
"I tried to be very calm but I was a rollercoaster today - up and down. I didn’t give up and that's what matters. If you don’t give up you can win. I’m really proud of myself actually."
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Halep 6-3 4-6 9-7 Kerber
The winning moment.
Look at the disbelief on Simona Halep's face!
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Halep 6-3 4-6 9-7 Kerber
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Halep 6-3 4-6 9-7 Kerber
Simona Halep speaking on court: "It was very tough. I'm shaking, I'm emotional. I knew it was going to be tough. She's a tough opponent who is moving well and hitting from everywhere. I want to thank everyone for supporting me and helping me."
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