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Roger Federer wins the first point with an ace.
But Rafa nibbles back to 15-15.
Summary
Roger Federer wins 7-6 (7-3) 1-6 6-3 6-4 v Rafael Nadal in semi-final
Federer wil face Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final after the Serb beat Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2 4-6 6-3 6-2
GB's Andy Lapthorne & Dylan Alcott (Aus) win quad wheelchair doubles final
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Postpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Boris Becker
Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TVIt's the moment of truth. Serving for the match.
History unfolding in front of our eyes.
Federer to serve for the matchpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Rafael Nadal did some running repairs on his taped feet at the changeover. Finally, belatedly, he is out to recieve serve.
Gamesmanship or genuine medical problem?
Roger Federer to serve for the match...
Image source, Getty ImagesNadal holdspublished at 19:33 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Roger Federer will have to do it on his own serve.
The great man has won 20 Grand Slams. He has a head for these sort of heights.
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End of twitter postAnne's brother James has been spot on with everything from the umpire's chair so far today...
Nadal saves second match pointpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Rafael Nadal plucks a kicking wide serve out of his quiver of serve arrows...
Second match point Federerpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Here comes a second shot at the final for Fed...
Postpublished at 19:30 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Roger Federer wallops a mighty backhand winner to claw Rafael Nadal back into the dogfight from game point.
Deuce.
Nadal saves match pointpublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Rafa Nadal back from the brink as he ratchets down a massive serve.
Match point Federerpublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Match point Federer!
Nadal taken to deucepublished at 19:27 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Rafa Nadal's serve skids through the chalk for a winner and 30-15.
Roger fails to get a forehand over the wire with acres of open court beyond. 40-15 Nadal.
Nadal duffs a backhand volley into the net for 40-30.
And Roger reels in a huge forehand winner, wafting a winner right up on the baseline with his wand of a racquet.
Two points away..
Image source, Getty Imagesget involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Tom Brown: I do love Roger Federer. For me, he is the greatest sportsman of all time.
Steve Brewster: Feds is so cool he would make a great James Bond...
B: Does anyone else want Nadal to break back and win this set, just so we get a 5th set of this brilliant tennis.
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Boris Becker
Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TVOne thing Nadal will always do is fight until the end - no matter the score.
Image source, EPAPostpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Marion Bartoli
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live SportI can't emphasise enough how difficult it is when you're closing out a match to hold your nerves and keep doing what you're doing but Roger seems to not feel the pressure at all. He's serving better and better.
Federer holdspublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Roger Federer guesses right as Rafa Nadal pings a forehand at him at the net.
Silky soft hands drop the ball in court for 30-0.
A whipped ace down the middle for 40-15.
Nadal wide with an ambitious forehand from way out in the wings.
Roger is one game away...
Image source, EPAPostpublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live SportFederer serves out matches so well so this is the game for Rafa.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:19 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Tarriq: This is just tennis from the Gods. Drink it in people.
Cooperativeness: Honestly it’s so iconic.
Joe Wedgwood: In my professional medical opinion Roger cannot be 37 years old. It just isn't possible. THIS MAN IS NOT POSSIBLE!
Nadal holdspublished at 19:19 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Rafael Nadal splits the T with an arcing ace down the middle for 30-15, but Roger Federer flicks a superb cross-court get to win the next point.
Nadal is being tested and probed for a fatal flaw in every rally.
A big kicking serve out wide gets the job done.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Boris Becker
Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TVFederer's body language hasn't changed since the beginning of the match.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 12 July 2019
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Josh Keeling: These two are unbelievably good - what a match.
Dr Ros Clarke: Best tennis of the tournament. By a mile.
Robin: Federer reads the game so early. Such an advantage.
Victoria RK: What a treat this match is.