Andy Murray plays Feliciano Lopez on Friday in the third round of the 2014 Australian Open. The match begins at 10:30 p.m. ET. Watch the live stream or listen to the live radio broadcast via the links provided below.
World No. 4 Murray hasn't needed more than three sets to advance in each of his last two matches. He began the bid for his first Aussie title with an opening-round win over Go Soeda, and then followed with a second-round win over Vincent Millot.
After reaching the Australian Open final three times in the past four years, the Scot wants to finally hoist the trophy. With a loaded half, just reaching the final may be the most difficult challenge. Murray is a favorite to possibly meet No. 6 Roger Federer in the quarterfinals and No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the semifinals.
Murray's next obstacle, however, is Lopez. The World's No. 27 player hasn't dropped a set yet in his victories over Somdev Devvarman and Michael Berrer.
Murray has won all seven of his previous matches against Lopez. They last met at the 2012 U.S. Open, where Murray won in four sets.
"I had a tough match with him at the US Open on the hard courts two years ago where he played well," Murray said, via BBC. "I think it was 7-6 in the fourth set on a very, very hot day."
Heat is a major factor in this year's Australia Open, and temperatures could reach the triple digits.
"Hopefully it's going to be a little bit cooler and we're going to play in better conditions," said Lopez.
Watch the live stream HERE and HERE, or listen to the live radio broadcast HERE.
*Stats via ATPWorldTour.com and MatchStat.com.
