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Andy Murray progressed to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open, but made a racket with his racquet after he lost the third set to Stepháne Robert.
Murray was coasting at two sets up but squandered four match points in the third, which Robert eventually won on a tie-break. The Scot took his frustration out by breaking his racquet.
It took two hours and 21 minutes but Murray was finally though to his 12th grand slam quarter-final in a row at tournaments he has contested.
Murray's broken racquet lays beside his bag
Robert stayed on court to soak up some deserved applause as a relieved Murray celebrated surviving his first hiccup.
Murray eventually prevailed in four sets on Monday
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)
2014 Australian Open - Day 8(03 of26)
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)
2014 Australian Open - Day 8(05 of26)
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)
2014 Australian Open - Day 8(06 of26)
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)
2014 Australian Open - Day 8(12 of26)
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)
2014 Australian Open - Day 8(13 of26)
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)
2014 Australian Open - Day 8(14 of26)
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)
2014 Australian Open - Day 8(16 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 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)
2014 Australian Open - Day 8(26 of26)
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)