Roger Federer has made his earliest exit from the Australian Open in 14 years after being dumped out by Andreas Seppi this morning.

The four-time champion was dismissed in four sets by his Italian opponent, 4-6, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-7, (5-7).

"I just tried to do my best," said world number 46 Seppi. "It was one of my best matches for sure. 

"You never can feel comfortable. I was focusing on my service games."

Meanwhile, the was no such trouble for Andy Murray as the Scot reached the last 16 by beating Portugal's Joao Sousa 6-1, 6-1, 7-5. 

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— Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 23, 2015