ANDY MURRAY is the 11/10 outsider to beat Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open, according to Ladbrokes.

Andy Murray In Australian Final

The Scot completed a four-set semi-final victory to set up another Grand Slam final in Melbourne – and the bookies are dreading the prospect of their first major patriotic payout in tennis for decades.

David Williams of Ladbrokes said: “Murray is nearly always a shocking result for the bookies. He now has a following to rival Henman in his heyday and we’ll make no apologies for cheering on Djokovic.”

Ladbrokes offered a standout 8/1 about Murray winning the tournament earlier this month and another top-price 9/1 about the Serbian who is now the 4/6 favourite to triumph Down Under.

“With Federer and Nadal out of the way we fancied our chances of grabbing the cash, but we’re out of the frying pan and into the fire with Murray and Djokovic set to slog it out” added Williams.

Ladbrokes – Australian Open Final

4/6 Novak Djokovic
11/10 Andy Murray

After his loss in Australia William Hill are offering 5/2 that Roger Federer does NOT win another Grand Slam tournament before the end of 2015. As for 2011 Hills offer 10/11 that Roger fails to win a slam this year, 11/10 one, 13/2 two and 25/1 all the remaining slams of the year.

Can Murray Win Down-Under?

“The young pretenders seem to be catching Roger Federer and he no longer has an air of invincibility!” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

Semi-Finals
5/2 David Ferrer, 2/7 Andy Murray

Set Betting:11/8 Murray 3-0, 12/5 Murray 3-1, 11/2 Murray 3-2

William Hill Australian Open: 8/11 Novak Djokovic,11/8 Andy Murray,10/1 David Ferrer

Roger Federer Slams 2011: 10/11 None, 11/10 One, 13/2 Two, 25/1 Three

ANDY MURRAY is now 7/4 with Ladbrokes to win the Australian Open.

Can Murray Win Down-Under?

His semi final opponent David Ferrer defied pre-match odds of 9/2 to overcome fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal and he is now 12/1 (from 80/1) to win the tournament.

RogerFederer (6/5 for the tournament) is 4/9 to overcome Novak Djokovic (13/8) in the other semi final.

Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: “Punters feel this is Murray’s year so we hope an inspired Ferrer can do us a favour and save a significant payout. The odds suggest Murray meets Federer in the final but none of the potential outcomes could be classed as a shock.”

Ladbrokes latest betting

R Federer – 6/5
A Murray – 7/4
N Djokovic – 4/1
D Ferrer – 12/1

R Federer – 4/9
N Djokovic – 13/8