Andy Murray finally saw off Frenchman Stéphane Robert to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and set up a quarter-final with either Roger Federer or Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
Murray missed four match points in the second set but ensured there was no miracle comeback for Robert by wrapping up a 6-1 6-2 6-7 (6/8) 6-2 victory on his sixth chance.
Australian Open 2014: Andy Murray Smashes Racquet In Fourth Round Win
Murray dropped one set in his fourth round win over Robert
Murray said of Robert: "He's a fun player to watch but not fun to play. He plays all the shots, he's very unorthodox. He made it very tough for me.
"If you can, you want to close matches out when you have the opportunity. I had chances on my serve, I didn't get them. I tried to stay focused at the beginning of the fourth, got an early break and that helped."
Murray beats Robert
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Andy Murray of Britain waves after beating Stephane Robert of France in their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Andy Murray (R) of Britain shakes hands with Stephane Robert of France after winning their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates winning his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates winning his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates winning his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates winning his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after beating Stephane Robert of France in their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after beating Stephane Robert of France in their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Andy Murray of Britain changes his racket after smashing it while playing Stephane Robert of France during their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2014 Australian Open - Day 8(10 of26)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain breaks his racquet after losing the third set in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain bites his finger in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: The racquet broken by Andy Murray of Great Britain after losing the third set in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts after losing the third set in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts after losing the third set in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts after losing the third set in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain breaks his racquet after losing the third set in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Andy Murray of Britain smashes his racket against the ground during his game against Stephane Robert of France during their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Andy Murray of Britain hits a shot against Stephane Robert of France during their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Andy Murray of Britain hits a shot against Stephane Robert of France during their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain plays a forehand in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Andy Murray of Britain hits a shot against Stephane Robert of France during their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts after losing the third set in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain looks on in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Andy Murray of Britain hits a shot against Stephane Robert of France during their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Andy Murray of Britain hits a shot against Stephane Robert of France during their men's singles match on day eight of the 2014 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2014. IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates a point in his fourth round match against Stephane Robert of France during day eight of the 2014 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Murray was coasting at two sets up but squandered four match points in the third, which Robert won on a tie-break. The Scot took his frustration out by breaking his racquet.