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Andy Murray defeats Thanasi Kokkinakis in Australian Open five-set classic

Former world number one Andy Murray has gallantly fought back from two sets down to defeat Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Australian Open, with the match lasting five hours and 45 minutes.

Murray seemed headed for a second-round exit from the tournament after Australian hope Kokkinakis served for the match in the third set, but the 35-year-old Scot climbed off the canvas to win 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 7-5.

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