Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray: Critical Info for 2014 Australian Open Showdown

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Published: January 21, 2014

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Two of the top players in men's tennis will battle for a semifinal berth at the 2014 Australian Open in a must-see match on Day 10. 

Roger Federer and Andy Murray, who have combined to win 19 Grand Slams, are set to square off inside Rod Laver Arena Wednesday, Jan. 22 as each looks to secure the final spot in the men's singles semifinals.   

Fourth-seeded Murray leads the all-time head-to-head with No. 6 seed Federer 11-9, but he is just 3-4 against the Swiss legend over their past seven meetings.

With the stage set for another epic clash between these two superstars, here, we'll get you set with everything you need to know for Day 10's marquee matchup.

 

When: Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Start Time: 7:30 p.m. AEDT, 3:30 a.m. EST

Where: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park

Watch: ESPN2

Live Stream: WatchESPN

 

What's at Stake?



While both players have grown accustomed to playing in the Australian Open quarterfinals over the years, neither is all that familiar with defeat at this stage.

Federer has earned 10 straight semifinal berths at Melbourne Park dating back to 2004. Meanwhile, Murray has reached the Australian Open semifinals in each of the past four years, losing in the final on three occasions over that time.

Still, even with a victory on Day 10, the winner would have plenty more work left to do. After all, neither Federer nor Murray will be content to bow out in the semifinals or come up short in the final.

 

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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