Britain’s Davis Cup captain Leon Smith believes the shorter recovery period will not damage Murray’s chances in tomorrow's final showdown with arch-nemesis Novak Djokovic..

“That is why he trains so hard,” Smith said. “He has got so much experience of having to come through semis and play finals in slams.

“That is what he does. That is what he has been doing for the last decade.

“He has certainly got the physical capabilities to come out on Sunday and fight for everything.

Murray, who was broken just once in his semi-final against Miles Raonic, has now won 18 of his past 22 matches to go five sets, a remarkable record, testament to his mental and physical fitness.

Raonic was more than a handful for three sets but once Murray had come through some tough moments to level at two sets apiece and with Raonic feeling his injury, there was only one winner.

With Jamie Murray due to play his doubles final at around 10am UK time today, it is the first time two brothers have made the singles and doubles finals in any grand slam event in the Open era.

“Both my parents will be extremely proud, I’m sure,” Murray said. “There are not many tennis players that have come out of Scotland.

“I never expected to be doing this. Neither of our parents would have expected us to be here so for both of us to be in a slam final at the same time is pretty incredible and hopefully he can get the win tomorrow.”