Murray remains on course to end Britain's 77-year wait for a male winner of the Wimbledon singles' crown, but the Scot had to do it the hard way once again.
Just 48 hours after battling back from two sets down to defeat Fernando Verdasco, Murray survived an early pummelling from Janowicz and then a controversial decision to shut the Centre Court roof due to bad light when he had just taken a two sets to one lead.
But he returned to finish the job, sealing his second successive appearance in the All England Club final thanks to 20 aces and 18 winners in two hours and 52 minutes of nerve-wracking action.
"There was still 45 minutes of light left," Murray said of the roof controversy. "This is an outdoor event and I believe you should play as much as possible outdoors.
"I had 20 minutes, took a shower and got back to work. He was on his phone to someone. That's the way he is, he plays loose on the court as well.
"But after I got back from 1-4 down in the third set I felt the momentum was with me."
An unrepentant Janowicz added: "I don't care if he was angry or not. What I can do? I care about myself.
"Andy was complaining that it was really dark as well
"But I don't feel like losing against the runner up, so I wish him good luck."
Murray, who missed the recent French Open due to injury, has now reached the final in each of his last four Grand Slam appearances.
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