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Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal, to face Kevin Anderson for Wimbledon title

LONDON -- Novak Djokovic will play for his fourth Wimbledon title after beating world No. 1 Rafael Nadal in a five-set semifinal match that took an extra day to complete.

In the 53rd career meeting between the two players, Djokovic, the No. 12 seed, held on for a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (9), 3-6, 10-8 victory Saturday on Centre Court at the All England Club.

Djokovic, who has 12 Grand Slam titles, also improved to third all-time with his 13th career victory against a player ranked No. 1 since the world rankings were introduced in 1973.