Roger Federer Wins Unprecedented 100th Wimbledon Match, Sets Up Semi-Final Clash With Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon 2019
This will be the first meeting between 20 Grand Slams winner Roger Federer and 18 majors winner Rafael Nadal. The two players have more Grand Slams between them than any other two players in the history of tennis.
Swiss great Roger Federer has added yet another feather to his already illustrious cap. The tennis maestro has become the first player in Open Era to win 100 matches in Wimbledon. The record 100th win for the no 2 seed came after Federer beat Kei Nishikori 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarter-final match of Wimbledon 2019. Rafael Nadal Birthday Special: Beating Roger Federer in 2008 Wimbledon Final and Other Epic Comebacks by the King of Clay.
In the other contest, Spaniard Rafael Nadal beat USA's Sam Querrey 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 to set up a dream semi-final for the fans with his great rival Roger Federer.
This will be the first meeting between 20 Grand Slams winner Roger Federer and 18 majors winner Rafael Nadal. The two players have more Grand Slams between them than any other two players in the history of tennis.
The much awaited Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal (Fedal) clash in Wimbledon will be a chance for Roger Federer to avenge his defeat at the hands of Nadal at French Open 2019. The match will be played on Friday.
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