Wimbledon.com uses cookies. We use simple text files called cookies, saved on your computer, to help us deliver the best experience for you. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.A vintage display from Roger Federer took him past Rafael Nadal into the Wimbledon 2019 final in an eagerly-anticipated first grass court match between the great rivals for 11 years on Friday.The 40th career meeting between the golden duo with 38 Grand Slam titles between them, swung this way and that before Federer seized control to claim a 7-61-6 6-3 6-4 victory.World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic now stands between the 37-year-old Federer, the oldest finalist here since Ken Rosewall in 1974, and a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon title in Sunday's showpiece1 Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] 1 vs Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) [23] 562 Rafael Nadal (ESP) [3] 96 vs Roger Federer (SUI) [2] 1282019 Nadal d Federer 6-3 6-4 6-2 (French Open, clay)2017 Federer d Nadal 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 (Australian Open, hard)Today promises to be one of the most memorable days in recent Wimbledon history, and Paul Newman has written quite the preview piece to whet your appetite ahead of the latest Federer vs Nadal clash:Day 11 is here, and it's a blockbuster day with a matchup between arguably the two greatest players of all time!Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet for the 40th time, and the first time at Wimbledon since their legendary final in 2008, which lasted nearly five hours!Before those two clash though, Novak Djokovic will face Roberto Bautista Agut in the first men's semi-final!These two have met 10 times, with Djokovic leading the H2H 7-3 . https://t.co/lYHkirmoQOIt should be a match of supreme quality, with the winner likely to then have to beat Djokovic in order to win another Wimbledon crown. Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer will play Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals By Katie Falkingham & Sonia Oxley BBC Sport at Wimbledon Last updated on 10 July 2019 10 July 2019 . Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep discuss Wimbledon triumphs at Champions' Dinner. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Foundation; ... MON 15 JUL 2019 17:15 BST.
02:07. video. Stream live coverage of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships on KAYO SPORTS. @DjokerNole’s 70th win at #Wimbledon sees the Serbian reach his ninth semi-final at The Championships after beating David Goffin https://t.co/qSIPNWUz6zThe other semi-final, on the other hand, is less easy to call.Nadal was largely imperious against Querrey, eventually running away with victory after a 58-minute opening set in which the American matched his auspicious opponent blow for blow.Federer, 37, actually lost his opening set on Wednesday to Nishikori.As with Querrey against Nadal, though, the Japanese player simply could not keep up the level of performance needed to compete with Federer, and the Swiss legend eventually turned the match around:Feel sorry for Nishikori. He's beaten him on just three occasions, the most recent coming in Miami earlier this year.Having never faced each other on grass before, though, today's clash remains something of an unknown entity. RADIO. Halep, who had knocked out new star, 15-year-old Coco Gauff in the last 16, lost in her previous semi-final appearance at Wimbledon to Eugenie Bouchard in 2014.
Djokovic remains the favourite, for sure, but Agut isn't one to be dismissed so easily.Federer and Nadal served up a classic on Centre Court after Novak Djokovic secured his place in Sunday's showpieceIndependent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Sport > Tennis Wimbledon 2019 results: Serena Williams and Simona Halep reach final, Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal build-up. FIND OUT MORE. Novak Djokovic successfully defended his title, defeating Roger Federer in four hours and 58 minutes, 7–6 (7–5), 1–6, 7–6 (7–4), 4–6, 13–12 (7–3) to win the Gentlemen's Singles tennis title at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships. FlashScore.com offers WTA Wimbledon livescore, final and partial results, WTA Wimbledon draws and WTA - Singles rankings. Results; Calendar; Order of Play; Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams beats Alison Riske to reach semi-finals . Follow the biggest names in Tennis as they battle it out for a chance to win at Wimbledon 2019. A vintage display from Roger Federer took him past Rafael Nadal into the Wimbledon 2019 final in an eagerly-anticipated first grass court match between the great rivals for 11 years on Friday.
By Katie Falkingham BBC Sport at Wimbledon.
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Login / Join. The pair will get play underway on Centre Court from 1:00pm!In other news, former world No 1 Andy Murray has provided a fresh update on his expected return to singles action:It should be a memorable day for Roberto Bautista Agut. WTA Wimbledon scores service is real-time, updating live. Rafael Nadal (right) and João Sousa (left) playing in the fourth round. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. However, Bautista Agut has beaten the world number one twice this year, in Doha and Miami. VIDEO.
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“I have more experience, I don’t give up anymore,” she said.“I plan to be the best version of myself and fight to the end.”The easy manner in which former world number one Halep wrapped up the match had not looked on the cards at the outset.Svitolina, the first Ukrainian woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final, and Halep traded shots aplenty and break points in the opening two games which took over 20 minutes to complete but Halep emerged on top with a 2-0 lead.Svitolina, being watched from the players box by her English coach Andy Bettles and French boyfriend and ATP star Gael Monfils, briefly raised her game to break back.However, Halep broke again immediately and 24-year-old Svitolina gave an indication of her increasing frustration when she netted a simple volley and lashed out, kicking the ball into the net.Worse was to come for Svitolina on her next service game when Halep produced a stunning shot to go 5-1. Federer and Nadal served up a classic on Centre Court after Novak Djokovic secured his place in Sunday's showpieceWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? I get a remarkable experience every time.”Williams produced a dominant performance on Thursday which has not always been the case during the Championships and she said she would not be taking seventh-seeded Halep lightly.“She’s a tough opponent,” said Williams. Last updated on 9 July 2019 9 July 2019.