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Raonic survives mid-match scare to advance

The top remaining men's seed Milos Raonic has overcome Roberto Bautista Agut to seal his spot in the Australian Open quarter finals.

The World No.3 looked headed for the same fate as top two seeds Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic before prevailing 7-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.

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The big Canadian made over 50 unforced errors to give Bautista Agut a sniff of an upset, but used his dominant serve to stave off defeat.

Another win for Milos. Image: Getty

The Australian Open crown is Raonic's to lose after Murray and Djokovic were sent packing in the opening week.

The 26-year-old is looking to improve on his semi-final appearance in 2016.

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