Murray leaves it late to set up last four clash with champ Rafa

Andy Murray will play Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the French Open after a remarkable five-set victory over Gael Monfils last night.

Murray leaves it late to set up last four clash with champ Rafa

Having won the first two sets comfortably, Murray looked destined to advance before Monfils fought back to level the match.

The Scot did not want to start the fifth set with the light fading but ended up winning it in just 24 minutes to clinch a 6-4 6-1 4-6 1-6 6-0 victory.

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