Andy Murray beat Marin Cilic in four sets to reach his first Australian Open final. Murray lost the first set but hit back in impressive style to see off the number 14 seed and set up a final clash with Roger Federer or Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Murray now had the wind in his sails, and there was a little Cilic could do to stop the fifth seed.
Two more breaks helped Murray take a 5-1 lead in the fourth, and two games later he was serving for the match. With victory in his sight and no sign of any nerves, a long return from Cilic eventually handed the Briton the set 6-2 and a place in the final.
Andy Murray is 6/4 with Stan James to be named 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year after reaching his 1st Grand Slam Final in Melbourne earlier today.
The Brit is Even money to win the Australian Open behind Roger Federer 5/6 with Jo Tsonga the 12/1 outsider.
Australian Open Tennis: Mens outright:
R Federer 5/6
Andy Murray Evens
J Tsonga 12
BBC Sports Personality of the Year:
A Murray 6/4
W Rooney 8/1
L Hamilton 9/1
J Terry 10
D Haye 16
J Button 16
S Gerrad 16
F Lampard 16
D Beckham 20
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