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 18:29 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Federer winning that break point, and then saving three himself, saw many on Centre Court leap to their feet.

    Wimbledon has gone from understated favouritism to full on partisan...

    wimbledonImage source, BBC Sport
  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    #bbctennis or text 81111 (UK only)

    Sahil Oberoi: Imagine a world where Djokovic, Federer and Nadal have retired from tennis. I don’t want to live in that era.

    R: Fantastic tennis this. Friday evening treat!

    Alan C Smith: Five-setter written all over it.

  3. Federer saves third break point, deucepublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    How important is this game going to be in the outcome of the match?

    Roger Federer comes forward to save a third break point.

  4. Federer saves two break points, deucepublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    Roger Federer scurries and parries, soaking up the pressure to eventually lure Rafael Nadal long on the second of two break points...

  5. Two break points Nadalpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    Roger Federer with a double fault to give Rafael Nadal 15-40 and two break points...

  6. 'Delicate and thoughtful' - Federer wins point with delightful shotpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    Media caption,

    'That's delicate and thoughtful' - Federer wins point with delightful shot

  7. Postpublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    Boris Becker
    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    A lot of people in the build-up have been drawing comparisons to that match 11 years ago.

    I tell you what, we're getting there.

  8. Federer breakspublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    What a point!

    Federer keeps alive a Nadal drop-volley and then wins a bit of front-court thrust and parry to take the break.

    What panache. Flowers and arias raining down from Centre Court...

    Media caption,

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

  9. Break point Federerpublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    At least back in 2008, Rafa had his sleeveless top, long hair and bionic left bicep, while Roger was sleek mid-length locks and classic styling.

    With similar Daniel San-style head bands and thinning heads of hair, they are quite hard to distinguish now on a quick look up at the screen.

    Roger Federer with a break point via a divine backhand pass across court...

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

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Roger has rediscovered his mojo.

    Two service games, two holds to love, three aces.

    Roger FedererImage source, Reuters
  11. Postpublished at 18:19 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    Boris Becker
    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    Even more so than in the first set, Federer is looking for quick points.

  12. Federer holdspublished at 18:19 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    Well, Roger Federer's serve seems to be tickerty-boo.

    Another service hold to love.

    He has landed all eight first serves so far in this set and racked up three aces already.

    It doesn't get much better than that.

    Roger FedererImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 18:16 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Federer even brought out the 2015 vintage SABR* out of the bottom drawer as that second set slipped through his fingers.

    A stink of desperation there...

    * Sneak Attack By Roger

  14. Nadal holdspublished at 18:16 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    Rafael Nadal manoeuvres Roger Federer out wide, the Swiss can't stick the topspin backhand across court.

    30-15.

    Two brutish tee-offs from Nadal complete his hold.

    A low-key exchange of service games at the start of the third.

    Normal service resumed for Rafael NadalImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    Katie Falkingham
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Remember the clap made famous by Iceland at Euro 2016?

    Well it’s just been recreated on the hill. Two lads somewhere in the middle stood up and got it started. A good two-thirds joined in.

    Forget Centre Court, Henman Hill is where it’s AT!

  16. Postpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

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

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

    Roger Federer with a nerve-settler game-resetter of a service hold.

    He holds to love, tiptoeing in to pat away the winning volley.

    Roger Federer servesImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 18:11 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport

    Roger has to try to get his footwork going again because when your opponent is starting to hit harder, you have to match that. It's time to reset, refocus on his legs and get ready after his serve a lot quicker.

  19. Postpublished at 18:11 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

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

    That second set took just 36 minutes as Federer went into a tailspin.

    Has Rafael Nadal worked out the Federer serve?

    Federer won 88% of points behind his first serve in the first set. That was down to 54% in the second.

    Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal pass each other at the net after the second setImage source, Getty Images
  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:09 British Summer Time 12 July 2019

    #bbctennis or text 81111 (UK only)

    Amy Walkers: Has Fed broken his arm or something?!

    SanderDeWijs: OMG what happened to Federer?

    Debbie Blackman: I swear they decided before the match "Right you want a match we'll give you a match".

    Dan Wareing: Must be tactical from Federer. Right?

    Roger Federer after losing second setImage source, Getty Images