Murray FINALLY beats Federer in a Grand Slam to reach Australian Open showpiece after marathon five-set thriller in Melbourne

PUBLISHED: 12:44, 25 January 2013 | UPDATED: 12:53, 25 January 2013

Andy Murray is through to the final of the Australian Open after sealing his first career Grand Slam victory over Roger Federer on Friday.

The US Open and Olympic champion will face world No 1 Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final after beating Federer in five thrilling sets.

Murray, who is bidding to win back-to-back Grand Slam titles, came through today's last-four clash 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, 6-7, 6-2.

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Job done: Andy Murray is through to the final of the Australian Open after beating Roger Federer

Contest: The British No 1 (right) came through the five-set match against Federer on Friday

Upper hand: Murray had never beaten Federer in a Grand Slam before Friday's contest in Melbourne

In support: Murray's camp, including girlfriend Kim Sears, mother Judy, and Ivan Lendl celebrate in the stands

A-list: Actor Kevin Spacey and cricket legend Shane Warne watch Murray's showdown with Federer

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