Andy Murray of Britain reacts during the men's singles semifinal match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2013. Murray won 3-2 to enter the final. (Xinhua/Bai Xue)
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This combo shows Andy Murray of Britain reacts during the men's singles semifinal match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2013. Murray won 3-2 to enter the final. (Xinhua/Bai Xue)
Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a hit during the men's singles semifinal match against Andy Murray of Britain at the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2013. Roger Federer lost 2-3. (Xinhua/Bai Xue)
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during the men's singles semifinal match against Andy Murray of Britain at the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2013. Roger Federer lost 2-3. (Xinhua/Bai Xue)
Andy Murray of Britain reacts during the men's singles semifinal match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2013. Murray won 3-2 to enter the final. (Xinhua/Bai Xue)
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during the press conference after the men's singles semifinal match against Andy Murray of Britain at the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2013. Roger Federer lost 2-3. (Xinhua/Bai Xue)
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during the press conference after the men's singles semifinal match against Andy Murray of Britain at the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2013. Roger Federer lost 2-3. (Xinhua/Bai Xue)
Andy Murray of Britain reacts during the men's singles semifinal match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2013. Murray won 3-2 to enter the final. (Xinhua/Bai Xue)
Andy Murray of Britain reacts during the men's singles semifinal match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2013. Murray won 3-2 to enter the final. (Xinhua/Bai Xue)
Andy Murray of Britain adjusts his foot during the men's singles semifinal match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 25, 2013. Murray won 3-2 to enter the final. (Xinhua/Bai Xue)