Kyle Edmund blasts way into Australian Open semi-finals by ousting third seed Grigor Dimitrov

• How Kyle Edmund went from choker to Australian Open contender

7:04AM

Edmund chasing down Murray

The 23-year-old's win is likely to move him up to 26 in the new world rankings next Monday. But wait, if Edmund reaches the final in Melbourne he could unseat Andy Murray as Britain's No 1. 

7:01AM

Stats of the match

Not much between both men but Edmund winning more points on his first serve and sending down six more aces than Dimitrov. Edmund also made 16 forehand winners compared to Dimitrov's 10.

6:49AM

Edmund top of the charts

The Briton's forehand has been his biggest weapon this tournament and has put his rivals in the shade.

6:47AM

Nadal or Cilic up next for Kyle

So Edmund is the first player in the men's draw through to the last four. He's also the first Briton other than Andy Murray since Tim Henman in 2004 to reach the semi-finals of a major. Nice that Tim was on court to watch the 23-year-old book his spot. 

Edmund will now face the winner of tonight's clash between Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic which is scheduled for 8am UK time. 

6:44AM

Semi-finalist Edmund speaks

Edmund is told by Jim Courier he's the sixth British male to reach a major semi-final in the open era - what does it mean to join the illustrious club?

Edmund is asked what it's like to be centre of attention from the British press...

6:38AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 Edmund (*next server)

Dimitrov slices short during the opening point, it throws Edmund momentarily and the Briton strikes long. The two engage in some slicing during the next rally but this time it's Dimitrov who can't control his forehand. Nervous times for Edmund as a double fault gifts Dimitrov a 15-30 advantage. But he's not the only man struggling for rhythm as Dimitrov strikes long again. An ace down the middle brings up match point. How are your nerves now, Kyle? The pair engage in a lengthy rally and Dimitrov over-eggs another reply. The ball is called out. Was that out? It looked out. The Bulgarian challenges it but Hawk-Eye confirms what we suspected. Edmund books place in first ever major semi-final! That's also his first win over a top five player. GAME, SET AND MATCH: EDMUND BEATS DIMITROV TO REACH SEMI-FINALS.

6:32AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-5 Edmund* (*next server)

Both men have won 114 points a pop at the start of this game and this contest could yet go either way. Edmund will have something to say about that and does at the start of this game, bending a forehand winner past the net-rushing Dimitrov to set himself up nicely. Some deep hitting draws an error from Dimitrov who is sent scampering down another ball into the corner. Dimitrov sends down a beautiful backhand which looks to land on the line, Edmund challenges. It's out, it's out, Edmund has two break points. He can't convert the first but does on the next as Dimitrov tightens up and pushes into the net. Wow. Edmund will come out SERVING FOR THE MATCH!! EDMUND BREAKS.

6:27AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-4 Edmund (*next server)

Edmund fires down his first ace of this set but then backs it up with an unwanted first double fault of the fourth set. The Briton draws one of the biggest rounds of applause for the set when he shows great reactions to catch one return from a missed serve and crucially at 30-all is happy to see a forehand from Dimitrov land long. Edmund steers out the game with a deep second serve.  

6:22AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-3 Edmund* (*next server)

Dimitrov challenges one exceptionally deep forehand from Edmund but he's out of luck as the Briton's groundstroke couldn't have been any better. Another rasping winner down his favoured wing from Edmund turns the heat back on Dimitrov's serve at 15-30. Dimitrov draws a long service return from his rival to save the danger for now. But wait, the Bulgarian over-strikes during the next point and then looks to his corner asking for inspiration. This time Dimitrov gets a first serve in which Edmund tamely puts into the middle. The Briton slaps his hip, he knows he missed a chance. Dimitrov takes advantage of the let off and sends down an ace for the game.

6:17AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 3-3 Edmund (*next server)

Nice play from Dimitrov as he drills a groundstroke back deep at the feet of Edmund who can't make the pick up. It's early pressure here at 0-30. Edmund puts Dimitrov back in his box, and on his back by pushing a volley into the corner which catches the Bulgarian out. Dimitrov gets one reply back but Edmund keeps the pressure on. The Briton slightly loses his head on the next point, sending one stroke long and gifting two break points to his rival. The pair engage in tentative play during the next rally but Edmund goes for broke first and it doesn't pay off as he strikes into the lines. DIMITROV BREAKS.

6:12AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 2-3 Edmund* (*next server)

Boom. Edmund shows his intent early on in this game by injecting some pace into an outswinging forehand which draws applause from one avid watcher on Rod Laver in 'Come on Tim' himself Mr Henman.

Edmund pumps his fist in anticipation as Dimitrov drills a forehand into the lines and then has a break point opening when Dimitrov dumps a reply into the net. Nervy times now as Dimitrov misses his first serve and then drags a forehand wide to hand the Briton an early break in this set. EDMUND BREAKS.

6:08AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 2-2 Edmund (*next server)

Edmund doesn't look like a man who is a set away from reaching a first ever semi-final at a major. He punches home a volley and maintains his solid first-service style as Dimitrov mulls over his options. Some fantastic deep striking and defensive work from Edmund keep the pressure on his opponent, forcing the Bulgarian to blink first. Dimitrov allows himself of a wry smile as Edmund closes out the game.

6:04AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 2-1 Edmund* (*next server)

Dimitrov has shaken off the effects of dropping serve deep into that third set to hold to love. A solid recovery from the Bulgarian at the start of a vital fourth set.

6:02AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 1-1 Edmund (*next server)

Edmund lets rip with another forehand which is loaded with topspin to land flush on the line and draws gasps from the crowd on Rod Laver Arena. It's the Briton's biggest weapon. He uses it at game point, this time on the chase and we're level for the set.

5:58AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 Edmund* (*next server) 

Edmund flashes and misses at a couple of deep forehands before getting on the board when Dimitrov over-eggs his own ground stroke. Edmund places his hands on his hips after slapping a backhand into the tramlines and watches on as Dimitrov whips a forehand winner into the deuce court for a comfortable hold.

5:52AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 6-3, 3-6 Edmund (*next server) 

Nervous opening from Edmund as Dimitrov turns aggressor before a rasping first serve from the Briton restores parity. Dimitrov is on the attack during the next rally, taking advantage again of Edmund's edginess but the Briton responds during the next point with an explosive forehand winner down the line. That would've helped settle him down. Edmund brings up set point when he darts onto a Dimitrov return that clips the tape. Edmund punches a volley into the advantage court and then sends down a solid first serve to take the third set. EDMUND WINS THIRD SET TO LEAD TWO SETS TO ONE

5:48AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 6-3, 3-5 Edmund* (*next server) 

Edmund takes advantage of Dimitrov's first serve struggles by jumping on a second serve and dictating play in the rally. The Briton similarly dominants during the next one, catching Dimitrov with a forehand into the corner with the Bulgarian shifting his balance to the left. Dimitrov tentatively strikes long to hand Edmund two break points at 15-40. Edmund misses the first by dumping a serve into the middle. With two hours on the clock, Dimitrov hands in a double fault at the worst possible time and Edmund has a vital break this set. EDMUND BREAKS. 

5:43AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 6-3, 3-4 Edmund (*next server) 

Great defence work from Edmund gets him out of a potential hole to blunt an aggressive Dimitrov who finally puts a drop shot into the lines. It moves Edmund to three game points and a strong first serve gets him over the line. 

5:40AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 6-3, 3-3 Edmund* (*next server) 

Dimitrov gives one service return short shrift en route to three game points. The clash of the pink men - in attire that is - remains level this set. 

5:36AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 6-3, 2-3 Edmund (*next server) 

Some solid serving bring up two game points for Edmund and third ace of this set and 10th overall allow him of a comfortable hold.

5:33AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 6-3, 2-2 Edmund* (*next server) 

Edmund finds his range again with his forehand, pushing Dimitrov deep and working his way to the net to show soft hands with a deft drop shot for 15-30. Edmund mistimes a forehand during the next point but then flashes a superb service return past his rival to set up a first break point of the set.

In the bright sunshine and afternoon heat of the day in Melbourne, Edmund tries to dictate play from the back of the court but Dimitrov is able to turn defence into attack when he seizes on a shorter reply from Edmund and he saves the break and rescues the game. 

5:26AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 6-3, 1-2 Edmund (*next server) 

Oooh er. Edmund pushes a drop shot into the net to open up on his next service game and is reeled back to 30-all when great athleticism and reactions from Dimitrov see the Bulgarian chase down an Edmund reply that deflected off the tape and appeared to land favourably for the Briton. Dimitrov wasn't having any of it, retrieving the short ball and sending back a drop shot which was out of Edmund's reach.

The No 3 keeps the heat on by forcing deuce but Edmund shows great resolve to close it out with a looping forehand at an acute angle. He edges back in front this set.

5:21AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 6-3, 1-1 Edmund* (*next server) 

Edmund missing quite a few groundstrokes at moment as Dimitrov tries to take control of the match. A serve down the T brings up a comfortable hold for the world No 3. 

5:18AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 6-3, 0-1 Edmund (*next server) 

Edmund doesn't let dropping that last set affect his concentration as he races to 30-0. Dimitrov gets a board on the board this set when Edmund puts too much on a forehand and reels the Briton in when another forehand lands in the tramlines. From a solid start and three unforced errors hand Dimitrov an early break. Thankfully Dimitrov can't get enough on a service return and Edmund breaths a sigh of relief. A second serve and solid first serve get Edmund over the line.

5:13AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 6-3 Edmund* (*next server) 

Dimitrov looks well set at 30-0 before a deep forehand return from Edmund catches him out on the baseline. The Briton mixes it up during the next point. Switching from slicing, to explosive power, Edmund's heavy strokes finally wear Dimitrov down. Edmund misses a great chance to set up break point when he drifts a forehand into the tape and brings up a set point for the Bulgarian. He takes it when Edmund can't get enough on a first serve return. DIMITROV WINS SECOND SET.

5:10AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 5-3 Edmund (*next server) 

Edmund ensures he makes Dimitrov serve for the second set as the Briton smashes game point at the net.

5:06AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 5-2 Edmund* (*next server) 

Edmund is down to one challenge after questioning a call that landed on the line right in front of him. He battles his way back to deuce. A double fault gives him a break back point.

A big first serve from Dimitrov takes it back to deuce.

"A crushingly mediocre set from these two quarter-finalists so far," says the always quotable John McEnroe. 

And that's it. Game to the Bulgarian and Edmund must serve to hang in the set.

5:01AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 4-2 Edmund (*next server) 

Edmund hangs on. Someone in the crowd shouts, “Looking good, Kyle.”

4:55AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 4-1 Edmund* (*next server) 

Dimitrov holds comfortably. A real test for Edmund now. He needs to start holding his own serve without giving up so much energy.

4:52AM

Dimitrov* 4-6, 3-1 Edmund (*next server)

Edmund puts himself in a 0-30 hole but plays a nice shot cross court to bring things even, before finding himself out of position and down a break point. He shuts things down at the net and finishes things off with a smash to bring it to deuce. Odd point with both players pausing as if they heard something to make them stop.

It's a battle out there but finally Edmund keeps the set alive by holding serve. You felt he needed that.

4:43AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 3-0 Edmund

Five points in a row there for Dimitrov - after dropping the first three and putting himself in trouble - and Edmund is down three games in the second set in rapid fashion.

4:39AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 2-0 Edmund

Edmund is making heavy weather of this. The players exchange groundstrokes at break-point but then the sound of the ball coming off Edmund's racquet's rim marks the end, and it flies long. That's a break gone.

4:35AM

Dimitrov 4-6, 1-0 Edmund

Dimitrov comes back at full tilt, winning the first game of the second set to love.

4:30AM

Dimitrov 4-6 Edmund

Dimitrov earns two break-back points putting Edmund in a tough spot. The Brit comes back with fearsome serve that Dimitrov cannot control.

It looks hot down there. This might come down to who can better get through the temperature.

Back to deuce and into a battle of groundstrokes before Dimitrov closes in on the net and hits a winner, earning another break point.

Another unreturnable serve brings it back to deuce again.

Edmund needs two goes at it, but he eventually closes out the set to earn the early lead.

4:21AM

Dimitrov 4-5 Edmund

Edmund goes long on break point and challenges but the replay shows the ball was just out. He takes the game on the next point with a decisive return, giving him a chance to serve for the set.

He lets out an explosive raw.

4:17AM

Dimitrov 4-4 Edmund

Edmund gets him with the smash at the second attempt to close out a clinical game to 15. 

So far the two are dead even on points won.