Murray chases 47th title

Former world number one Andy Murray stormed into his first final since 2019 on Friday where he will meet Russian top seed Aslan Karatsev in a massive boost to his confidence ahead of the Australian Open.

The 34-year-old three-time major winner, who underwent career-saving hip surgery, has now strung together four wins in a row for the first time since being crowned champion at Antwerp nearly three years ago.

He again was exceptional against towering Reilly Opelka at the Sydney Classic, battling through their semi-final 6-7 (6/8), 6-4, 6-4, successfully blunting the American’s giant serve.

MADISON SETS UP ALL-AMERICAN ADELAIDE FINAL WITH ALISON

Madison Keys on Friday set up an all-American Adelaide International fi nal against Alison Riske while France’s Arthur Rinderknech powered into his fi rst ATP Tour decider. Unseeded former US Open fi nalist Keys fought back from a set down to end the hopes of teenager and third seed Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-2, 7-5.