Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer Beats Rafael Nadal To Reach His 12th Final
Wimbledon 2019 Semi Final Highlights: Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic vs Roberto Bautista Agut Tennis Score; Semifinal Final Match: Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic after he reached his 12th Wimbledon final on Friday.
Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic after he reached his 12th Wimbledon final on Friday beating great Spanish rival Rafael Nadal 7-6 (7/3), 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. The 37-year-old eight-time champion -- the third oldest Grand Slam finalist in the modern era -- will be appearing in his 31st final at the majors. It is the first time the Swiss legend has beaten Nadal in a Grand Slam semi-final having lost all four of their previous encounters, most recently at this year's French Open. Earlier, defending champion Novak Djokovic beat Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach his consecutive Wimbledon finals. Wold No. 1 Djokovic won the first set quite easily but Spain's Bautista Agut came back strongly to win the second set. From there on it was all Djokovic as he clinched next two sets with ease.
Highlights Between Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic vs Roberto Bautista Agut, Wimbledon 2019 Semi-Final in London.
Roger Federer misses the golden chance to get close to victory as he sends the overhead ball way outside the wide line. Nadal now gets the break point. If he can convert this we will be heading to the fifth set.
Roger Federer challenges the chair umpire's decision and guess what replay shows that the ball landed just on the line. With that Federer goes 15-0 up in the game.
Rafael Nadal saves the match point by a fiery ace and moves to game point with another ace. Federer places his backhand return to perfection to once again make it 40-40. Unforced error from Nadal gives Federer his second match point but Nadal saves the second match point as well and in the end wins the game to keep Federer waiting.
Federer picks up two consecutive points to go 30-0 up in the game. Nadal makes is 15-40 but Federer's fiery serve soon makes it 40-15. Federer is leading the fourth set 5-3.
Nadal refuses to let and shows the true character of a champion. He wins the next game easily to bring down the lead to just one. Federer is still leading the set 3-2.
Federer wins two back to back points to go 30-0 up in the game. He makes it 40-0 with an ace. Another ace and he wins the game to extend his lead to 3-1 in the fourth set.
Federer is now a point away from breaking Nadal's serve. Nadal needs to save two break points. He saves the first one but can he save the second. No he can't. Federer leads the set 2-1.
Federer ends Nadal's resilience, wins 3rd set 6-3!
Rafael Nadal eases through the next game to make it 3-5 in the third set. Federer to serve next. He wins three consecutive point and also the fourth to win the third set 6-3.
Federer's gifts Nadal an easy point after his backhand return crashes into the net. Nadal takes the game with his fiery serve and reduces the gap to 2-4.
Nadal to serve next. Federer starts the game brightly and wins two consecutive points. Nadal wins the next point to make it 30-15. Nadal now shows his fighting spirit and makes it 40-40.
Roger Federer saves two break points to make it 40-40. After two deuces, it's advantage Federer now. What a comeback from him in the game. He is now leading the set to 4-1.
Roger Federer starts the third set positively and wins the first game quite easily. Nadal responds strongly and takes home the second game to make it 1-all.
Rafael Nadal retains his serve after breaking Federer's serve in the previous game and is going strong as he has stretched his lead by three. He is now leading the set 4-1.
Two unforced errors from Federer allow Nadal to take 40-love lead. He has three break points but he needs just one to breaks Federer's serve. This could decide the fate of this set.
Rafael Nadal shows his brilliant fighting spirit and saves two break points against Federer who failed to make most of his initial lead and eventually lost the game. It's 2-1 in the second set.
Federer wins the game after saving two break points!
Rafael Nadal gets the opportunity to break Federer's serve but Federer saves two break points and makes it 40-all. He eventually wins the game and makes it 1-all in the second set.
Strong forehand from Roger Federer makes it 4-3 in the tie breaker. Federer has now stretched his tie-breaker lead to 6-3. He wins another point to make it 7-3 in the tie-breaker and with that he has clinched the first set 7-6 (7-3).
Roger Federer fails to capitalise on his early lead in the game. Rafael Nadal comes back from behind to save a break point and clinch the game. It's 4-4 now.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are facing each other in Wimbledon after 11 long years. Federer has never beaten Rafael Nadal in a Grand Slam semi final.
Novak Djokovic