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Andy Murray survived a stiff test against Stanislas Wawrinka to move into the semi-finals of the Japan Open.

The world No 3, competing in a tournament for the first time since winning his maiden grand slam at the US Open last month, was in control early on but had to battle to win 6-2 3-6 6-2 as Wawrinka pushed him all the way.

The Swiss beat Murray at Flushing Meadows in 2010 and despite his record since then reading 0-13 against the big four of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Murray and Rafael Nadal, he still possesses the tools to challenge the game's leading lights.

Andy Murray in action against Stanislas Wawrinka at the Japan Open in Tokyo

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