Iron-clad defence triumphed over all-out attack as Andy Murray overhauled Milos Raonic 4-6 7-5 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 on Friday, to book another Australian Open final against Melbourne Park nemesis Novak Djokovic.
World number two Murray came from behind twice to topple the rangy Canadian, who was troubled by a leg injury and finally capitulated, after playing majestically for most of the four-hour and three-minute contest at a flood-lit Rod Laver Arena.
After levelling the match at two sets-all, Murray broke Raonic in the opening game of the decider and the flustered 13th seed smashed his racquet in frustration before promptly crumbling.
Four-time runner-up, Murray roared to a 4-0 lead before closing out the match with a dismissive cross-court winner to reach his fifth final at Melbourne Park and fourth against the Serbian world number one.
