Murray ‘in form of life’ for Slam bid

ANDY MURRAY believes he is in the form of his life after he booked his place in the final of the Australian Open with a four-set win over Marin Cilic.

The fifth-seeded Scot, inspired by a match-turning flash of inspiration in the second set, reached his second major final with a 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-2 victory in a shade over three hours on Rod Laver Arena.

It was the first time Murray had lost a set at the tournament and after breezing through the draw and knocking defending champion Rafael Nadal out in the previous round, the Scot admits he is in rare touch.