Murray sinks Djokovic to earn Federer rematch

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Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic to set up final clash with Roger Federer as at the London Olympics.

04 August,2012 05:10 am

Britains Andy Murray set up an Olympic revenge mission against Roger Federer as the world number four booked his place in the final with a 7-5, 7-5 semi-final victory over Novak Djokovic on Friday.Murray produced a masterful display to beat world number two Djokovic in two hours on Centre Court and the Scot is now guaranteed at least a silver medal as he heads into his first Olympic final on Sunday.It promises to be an emotional occasion for the 25-year-old, who won the British publics hearts after crying on court following his loss to Federer in the Wimbledon final less than a month ago.Murray was tearful again following his win over Djokovic, but this time the waterworks were prompted by joy rather than sorrow as he celebrated the latest fine result of an impressive week at the All England Club.Earlier, Roger Federer clinched the first singles medal of his career Friday, rallying past Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina 3-6, 7-6 (5), 19-17. At 4 hours, 26 minutes, it was the longest three-set mens match of the Open era.I definitely got a sense that it was something special, Federer said. The deeper we went into the match, the more I thought, Wow, this is so cool to be part of a match like this.Federer converted only two of 13 break-point chances, the second coming in the next-to-last game, and had several nervous moments. But he held serve 12 times in the final set to stay in the match.