Australian Open: Murray and Konta through to semi-finals

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Britain's Johanna Konta and Andy Murray are through to the semi-finals of the Australian open.

It's the first time Britain have two Grand Slam singles semi-finalists since 1977.

Konta played well in a 6-4 6-1 win over China's Zhang Shuai in the quarter-finals. She will face German seventh seed Angelique Kerber next.

Andy Murray saw off Spain's David Ferrer 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 6-3 to reach his sixth Melbourne semi-final.

It was tough match for Andy that lasted three hours and 49 minutes.

The Scot, seeded second, will play Gael Monfils or Milos Raonic on Friday.

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Konta powers into semis

"I'm just so happy that I'm enjoying what I'm doing," said Konta after her straight-set win over Zhang. "That is me living my dream."

"When I was a little girl, I dreamt of winning grand slams and being number one in the world," she added. "That dream stays the same, I think, as long as you're doing the career that you're on."