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Michael Phelps finished his individual swimming career in style on Friday. Reuters

Day Five of the London Olympics was highlighted by more dramatic results, particularly in tennis and swimming.

Leading by a set, Andy Murray broke Novak Djokovic's serve in the second set to avoid a tie-breaker and earn a chance at a gold medal. An inspired crowd at the All-England Club watched as the British star defeat the second-ranked Djokovic on centre court, 7-5, 7-5. Murray will face Roger Federer, who defeated Juan Martin del Porto, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 19-17. At 4 hours, 26 minutes, it was the longest three-set men's match of the Open era.

In swimming, Michael Phelps won the 100-meter butterfly for a record 17th gold medal, and his 21st medal overall.

American teenager Missy Franklin set a world record in the 200-meter backstroke for her third gold and fourth medal overall at the London Olympics.

Franklin swam the race in 2 minutes, 4.06 seconds, which was 0.75 faster than the mark set by Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe at the 2009 World Championships.

Katie Ledecky made a name for herself in swimming, as well. The 15-year-old American won gold in the 800-meter freestyle with a time of 8 minutes, 15.63 seconds. She defeated defending Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington of Great Britain, who won the bronze --finishing nearly six seconds behind Ledecky.

France's Florent Manaudou won the 50-meter men's freestyle, clocking in at 21.34 seconds, it give the French their fourth swimming gold of the Games.

In women's soccer, the U.S. team advanced to the semifinals with a win over New Zealand, 2-0. Sydney Leroux scored the first goal of her Olympic career.