Murray triumphant in Aussie Open semi slog

World No.2 Andy Murray will have his fifth chance to win an Australian Open final on Sunday after defeating Milos Raonic in a five-set semi-final.

Andy Murray has triumphed over Milos Raonic in one of the matches of the Australian Open, winning through to the final in five gruelling sets.

The world No.2 will resume his rivalry with top seed Novak Djokovic in Sunday's decider after claiming a 4-6 7-5 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-2 win on Rod Laver Arena.

Raonic was hampered by a groin injury during the final stages of the slog, which entered a fifth hour before Murray edged the big-serving Canadian.