Andy Murray
Andy Murray [Reuters]

Andy Murray faces Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-finals of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel 2014 at the Cancha Central at the Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Mexico on Saturday.

Where to Watch Live

Play is scheduled to begin at 4:00am GMT. Live coverage will be available on Sky Sports 3 and Sky Sports 3 HD. Real-time online updates and live steaming link of the game are available on ATP's official website.

Overview

Murray secured his place in the semi-final after defeating Gilles Simon in the previous round of the tournament. The world number seven had to mount a comeback after being nearly knocked out of the tournament by the Frenchman.

Murray took time in finding his foothold on the game allowing Simon stormed into the lead to win the first set, 6-1 with ease. The second seed managed to avoid defeat after forcing the second set into a tie-breaker before winning 7-6 (4).

Following his second set victory, the 26-year-old had little difficulty in sending the Frenchman packing out of the tournament, conquering the decisive set of the match, 6-2.

In the other quarter-final, Grigor Dimitrov edged past Ermests Gulbis over three sets. The Bulgarian dropped the first set before registering wins in the subsequent sets to win the match, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-5.

The winner between Murray and Dimitrov will take on the winner between Kevin Anderson and Alexandr Dolgopolov in the final on Sunday.

Route to Semi-Finals

Andy Murray

  • First Round: 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 v Pablo Andujar
  • Second Round: 6-3, 6-4 v Joao Sousa
  • Third Round: 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 v Gilles Simon

Grigor Dimitrov

  • First Round: 7-5, 6-1 v Marinko Matosevic
  • Second Round: 6-1, 6-4 v Marcos Baghdatis
  • Third Round: 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-5 v Ernests Gulbis

Head-to-Head

Murray and Dimitrov have clashed thrice in the past and the British number one has prevailed on all occasions including the win in the 2013 Brisbane International final.

Abierto Mexicano Telcel Tournament History

Murray is participating in the tournament for the first time and hence has never faced the Bulgarian in this tournament.

Andy Murray