Australian Open

Milos Raonic through to face Andy Murray

By Liam Apicella, Features Editor

Published: January 27 2016 | 11:03

Last updated: January 27 2016 | 11:41

Andy Murray will take on Milos Raonic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open after the Canadian overcame Gael Monfils in four sets.

Milos Raonic secured an Australian Open semi-final date with Andy Murray thanks to a 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory over Gael Monfils in the last eight this morning.

World number 14 Raonic claimed the first set in just 36 minutes, only for his French opponent to respond in the set that followed.

Milos Raonic celebrates winning match point in his quarter-final match against Gael Monfils during day 10 of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2016 © Getty Images

However, that proved to be only a momentary blip for Raonic, who required one break of the Monfils serve in the next two sets to become the first male Canadian in history to reach the final four stage at Melbourne Park.

Murray and Raonic have met on six previous occasions, with the head-to-head record currently locked at three wins apiece.

The two last met at the Madrid Masters in 2015, with Murray coming out on top 6-4 7-5.