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

  1. Postpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 3-6 0-0 Federer

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV at Wimbledon

    It's been impressive serving from both players. But the break point opportunities are going to be key and we knew that before the match.

    The reality is a lot is dictated by your opponent. In the second set it was Nadal who took the early lead and in the third it was reversed.

    In the fourth set it's going to be about who can take control early.

  2. 'Federer-Nadal popularity bothered Djokovic'published at 18:50 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 3-6 0-0 Federer

    Boris Becker
    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    This is an individual sport. But these two transcend the sport.

    It's more than a tennis rivalry - it's a sport rivalry - and these two are among the most popular sportsmen.

    Novak Djokovic has millions of fans himself, but these are two of the most popular sportsman and it's a very difficult contest.

    People know Novak's name now - but it did bother him, yes.

    Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger FedererImage source, Getty Images
  3. Third set summarypublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 3-6 0-0 Federer

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  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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    Dennis Ethan: I'm always emotional watching these two play. Long live the Fedal!

    Anes: Simply amazing tennis being played. Wow!!

  5. Game and third set Federerpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 3-6 0-0 Federer

    Federer rubber-stamps the third set and Rafael Nadal has no room for manoeuvre. The Spaniard needs both the next two sets.

    Media caption,

    Federer rubber-stamps the third set against Nadal

  6. Three set points Federerpublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 3-5 *Federer

    Roger Federer with a dismissive backhand swat down the line to set up 40-0 and three set points...

  7. Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 3-5 Federer*

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV at Wimbledon

    In the context of this match, in the tournament so far Federer has played nine hours and 23 minutes while Nadal has played for 10 hours and 45 minutes.

    Over five matches, that's not too much tennis.

  8. Nadal holdspublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 3-5 *Federer

    Rafa hangs tough to stay in the third set.

    He has to break Roger in the next game though... and Federer has been ruthless in that latter half of this set.

  9. Nadal taken to 0-30published at 18:43 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 2-5 Federer

    Roger Federer creeps to 0-30. Rafa Nadal archs an eyebrow and plucks his shirt off his shoulders as he collects fresh serving fuzz...

  10. Federer and Nadal produce three thrilling pointspublished at 18:42 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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    Federer and Nadal produce three thrilling points in gripping semi-final

  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:42 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    #bbctennis or text 81111 (UK only)

    Mark England: Makes me feel tired just thinking about Roger Federer playing at the same age as me. I let out a groan when I tie my own shoelaces. Let alone going toe-to-toe with Rafael Nadal in a Wimbledon semi-final.

  12. Postpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 2-5 Federer

    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport

    It has been incredible to see how quickly Roger switched back in terms of intensity. He concentrated hard to get back in the right position and was so much quicker getting to balls.

  13. Federer holdspublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 2-5 Federer

    Fed-Express - a precious service game delivered in double quick style for the Swiss.

    Federer races to 40-0. A brief hold-up as Nadal earns a point.

    But Federer reaches up, as casual as if he were plucking a cereal box off the supermarket shelf, to slap away a backhand volley over his shoulder to win the game.

    Roger FedererImage source, Getty Images
  14. Nadal holdspublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 2-4 *Federer

    Had he lost that game, Nadal would have surely have been folding out of the third set.

    He has kept his cards on the table and some skin in the set.

    Rafael Nadal holds his serveImage source, Getty Images
  15. Nadal saves two break points, deucepublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 1-4 Federer

    Rafael Nadal uppercuts the air in delight after forcing Federer out of shape and making his way to deuce...

  16. Two break points Federerpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 1-4 Federer

    Rafael Nadal cannot get the bite on his topspin forehand. It flies long and Roger Federer has two points for a double break...

    Rafael Nadal forehand goes longImage source, Reuters
  17. Nadal taken to 0-30published at 18:34 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 1-4 Federer

    Rafael Nadal's serve is now the endangered species. Roger stalks to 0-30 with a canny lob...

  18. Court Two showing matchpublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    Katie Falkingham
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Court Two has been opened and the big screens switched on for an alternative place to watch the Federer-Nadal show.

    Looks a tad calmer than the Hill. And Centre Court, for that matter.

    If only they could put deckchairs on the grass...

    Court TwoImage source, BBC Sport
    Court TwoImage source, BBC Sport

    There are going to be some spectators needing their own ice baths for their lower backs after that...

  19. Postpublished at 18:32 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 1-4 Federer

    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport

    It's so important to notice that it is Roger winning the longest rallies, not Rafa. You would expect Rafa to get Roger tired.

  20. Federer holdspublished at 18:32 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    *Nadal 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 1-4 Federer

    Roger Federer sees Rafael Nadal twang a backhand just wide. He was a spectator, but a relieved one.

    Are the marathon points going to wear out the older man's legs first though? Federer is doing more of the running at the baseline.

    Roger Federer roars after holding his serveImage source, Getty Images