Aug 03, 2012 03:46 PM EDT
Olympic Results 2012 Men's Tennis: Andy Murray Defeats Novak Djokovic, Advances to the Finals

Andy Murray captured a victory at the Men's Singles Semifinals and moved on to the Olympic Finals after defeating Serbian Novak Djokovic in two straight sets, 7-5, 7-5. 

The victory was not easy, but Murray took advantage of Djokovic's miscues. 

Djokovic and Murray exchanged points in the first set. Murray scored when he was on serve and Djokovic scored on his serve opportunities. 

The first set was settled after Murray stole the last game from Djokovic. 

Murray almost blew the match after holding a 40-15 lead in the last game. He sent a ball right into the net giving Djokovic more life in the first set. 

He won the game as Djokovic sent a forehand far right out of bounds. 

The second set started with Murray taking the 1-0 lead.

Djokovic blew his 40-30 lead in the second game and Murray took the advantage with a Djokovic unforced error. Murray matched Djokovic with an unforced error on a forehand that went straight into the net. He took the advantage on a volley and then Djokovic had another unforced error to give Murray the game and the 2-0 advantage in the set. 

In the second set, Murray made an amazing diving backhand that floated in the air and back into the right side of the court landing right on top of the out of bounds line. 

Both players exchanged games similar to how they did in the first set. With the set tied at 5, Murray had more at the end again as he took the final two games to claim the victory.

He will face Roger Federer in the 2012 Olympic Men's Singles Final. 

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