Six-time champion Roger Federer will once again face defending
champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals at Wimbledon
after both cruised easily through their quarter finals on Wenesday.
In only an hour and 32 minutes, the man with 16 Grand Slam
titles beat Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny 6-1 6-2 6-2 on Centre Court.
Not less impressive, Djokovic took down Florian Mayer 6-4
6-1 6-4 in an hour and 44 minutes.
It is the sixth time in the last eight Grand Slam
tournaments that Swiss met top seed Djokovic have met in the final four.
Djokovic has won four of those encounters, although this
will be the first time they battle on the grass of Wimbledon .
“I though I played great out there” Roger said. “I’m
extremely happy to be back in the semi-finals here at Wimbledon .
“I think it helps when royalty shows up and other legends of
the game come to see my play. I think it’s inspiring. I’m happy they came to
support tennis and support me. It was very special”
Djokovic, a five-time major champion, said: “I’m looking
forward to it. It’s always a pleasure playing him. He is a great champion.
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“He has dominated for so long. He is so consistent and for
me it will be the ultimate challenge.”
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