Britain's Andy Murray will meet Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Men's Singles final of the Australian Open Tennis Championships on Sunday. In the second semi-final in Melbourne today, Murray defeated David Ferrer of Spain in four sets 4-6, 7-6, 6-1, 7-6. Murray is bidding to become the first British man to win a Grand Slam since Fred Perry in 1936. Perry was also the last British player to win the Australian Open, in 1934. Djokovic had reached the final yesterday when he recorded an upset victory over defending champion Roger Federer in the first semi-final.In the women's singles final on Saturday, Kim Clijsters of Belgium will be facing Li Na of China. Tomorrow willl also feature the Men's Doubles final between the Indian veteran duo of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi and the American pair of Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan. While the American twins are seeking their third title in a row, the re-united Indian duo will be trying to win their first-ever Australian Open title.
News On AIR | January 28, 2011 9:29 PM
Andy Murray to meet Djokovic in Australian open final