SI.com · Jul 12, 2019
Federer Defeats Nadal to Reach Wimbledon Final; Djokovic Next
Getty ImagesEleven years later, Roger Federer got his revenge.
In the first matchup between the legends at the All England Club since their epic 2008 final, Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 7-6, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the Wimbledon semifinals.
"I thought the biggest points in the match went my way," the eight-time Wimbledon champion said after the match.
His reward? A date with Novak Djokovic, who needed four sets to beat Roberto Bautista Agut in the first semifinal on Centre Court. Federer will be chasing his 21st major in Sunday's final, while Djokovic will be after No. 17.