Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in the semi-final of Wimbledon 2019 in four sets to claim his first ever victory over the Spaniard in a Grand Slam semi-final. The win will go down as one of the most memorable matches in the Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal (Fedal) rivalry but even more so for the Swiss great. Federer won the match 7-6(7-3), 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.He will now face defending champion and World No 1 Novak Djokovic in the final of Wimbledon 2019. Roger Federer Beats Rafael Nadal to Reach 12th Wimbledon Final, Swiss Great to Face Novak Djokovic For Record 9th Wimbledon Trophy.
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It's been a good day at the office for @RogerFederer... pic.twitter.com/XK7KJKRkf4— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2019
That's it! Federer has won what will go down as one of the most memorable matches in the Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal (Fedal) rivalry. Federer won the match 7-6(7-3), 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. This was the 40th meeting between the great rivals and the first time that Federer has defeated Nadal in a Grand Slam semi-final.
One of the great @rogerfederer performances at #Wimbledon
The Swiss will contest at 12th singles final at The Championships after defeating Rafael Nadal 7-6(3), 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 pic.twitter.com/yfFsEyUWND— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2019
Federer is serving for the match. It will be a remarkable victory for the Swiss if he pulls it off.
Federer is closing it now. He serves and is now a point ahead. Nadal is serving to stay in the match. Can Federer pull it off here?
Nadal is not the one to give up. Serves and saves it from Federer who has really turned back the clock. Federer leading 4-3 in the set.
Federer has held on to his serve and with it he makes life difficult for Nadal. The Spaniard will be serving to survive.
Nadal holds on! Serves with great passion and returns with precision. Federer serves with a point's lead in the set.
Federer is impeccable on his serve as ever. But it is his command on the rallies that is doing the job for him. He wins this game with Love hold.
Federer wants this to end in four sets here. He has broken Nadal early in the fourth set. Federer leads the set 2-1.
Nadal serving now after Federer wards off a mini-crisis. Federer will look to get a break-point here. Nadal is fighting tooth and nail was ever.
Swiss great Roger Federer will face arch-rival Rafael Nadal in the semi-final of Wimbledon 2019. The tennis greats will meet at the Centre Court for the first time since their 2008 final clash, which is generally acknowledged as the greatest match ever played. The match is set to begin at 7.55 pm (tentative) – Indian Standard Time (IST). We at LatestLy will bring you the live tennis score updates of Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal semi-final match. Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Match: Ahead of Wimbledon 2019 ‘Fedal’ Clash in Semi-Final, Here’s the Head-to-Head Record Featuring Great Rivals.
This is the 40th time that the tennis legends will square-up in their careers. Considered as one of the most iconic rivalries in sports, the Federer-Nadal (Fedal) clash enters chapter no 40 or XL as the match has come to be known in advance.
The highly anticipated clash is also the fourth time that the Swiss maestro and Spain’s Raging Bull will take on each other at Wimbledon. Federer leads Nadal 2-1 in these matches. Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal, Wimbledon 2019 Live Streaming & Match Time in IST: Get Telecast & Free Online Stream Details of Men's Singles Semi-Final Tennis Match in India.
Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in the 2006 and 2007 Wimbledon final. However, it was Nadal who emerged victorious in the memorable 2008 final at the Grass Court championship.
This is the second straight meeting of the 20 Grand Slams holder and 18 majors winner in Grand Slam. Federer and Nadal featured in the 2019 French Open semi-final, where Nadal beat Federer in straight sets. However, things are expected to be different on grass when the two prolific champions meet each other at the Centre Court.