With that objective achieved, a more relaxed Murray then swept past Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Juan Monaco before admitting he was relishing the chance to take on Federer in the final.

BBC: Andy Murray beats Roger Federer to win Shanghai Masters

Fifth seed Murray will now play either world number one Roger Federer or Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in Sunday's final.

CNN: Murray marches into Australian Open final

The championship will feature eight of the world's top 12 players: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Juan Martin Del Potro, Andy Roddick, Fernando Verdasco, Jo Wilfried Tsonga and Marin Cilic.

BBC: Mario Ancic given wildcard for Queen's Club