Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal result, Novak Djokovic through to final
Federer and Nadal served up a classic on Centre Court after Novak Djokovic secured his place in Sunday's showpiece
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A vintage display from Roger Federer took him past Rafael Nadal into the Wimbledon 2019 final in an eagerly-anticipated first grass court match between the great rivals for 11 years on Friday.
The 40th career meeting between the golden duo with 38 Grand Slam titles between them, swung this way and that before Federer seized control to claim a 7-61-6 6-3 6-4 victory.
World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic now stands between the 37-year-old Federer, the oldest finalist here since Ken Rosewall in 1974, and a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon title in Sunday's showpiece
Preview:
Wimbledon order of play
1 Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] 1 vs Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) [23] 56
2 Rafael Nadal (ESP) [3] 96 vs Roger Federer (SUI) [2] 128
Last five Fedal meetings
2019 Nadal d Federer 6-3 6-4 6-2 (French Open, clay)
2017 Federer d Nadal 6-4 6-3 (Shanghai, hard)
2017 Federer d Nadal 6-3 6-4 (Miami, hard)
2017 Federer d Nadal 6-2 6-3 (Indian Wells, hard)
2017 Federer d Nadal 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 (Australian Open, hard)
Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-3 3-1 Bautista Agut*
A hold to love for Djokovic. He looks on his way now.
Bautista Agut just needs to stay on his tail here....
Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-3 3-1 Bautista Agut* (30-40)
Is this the end? A forehand drop shot into the net, and it's a BREAK POINT for a double break advantage here for Djokovic.
*Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-3 4-1 Bautista Agut
DJOKOVIC BREAKS!
And with a backhand netted, that may well be that.
Djokovic with a double break lead.
*Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-3 5-2 Bautista Agut
Two comfortable holds apiece. Djokovic will now serve for a place in Sunday's Wimbledon final.
*Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-3 5-2 Bautista Agut (40-15)
And with a forehand drive volley, it's TWO MATCH POINTS...
Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-3 5-2 Bautista Agut (40-40)
TWO MATCH POINTS SAVED!
With a forehand pass called out, and a Bautista Agut challenge showing it clipped the line, we go to deuce!
*Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-3 5-2 Bautista Agut (40-40)
A third match point comes and goes, as Djokovic goes wide with a backhand.
*Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-3 5-2 Bautista Agut (ad Djokovic)
Bautista Agut nets a backhand as Djokovic approaches the net.
This time?
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments