‘Roger Played Better’: Nadal on Losing Wimbledon Semi to Federer
Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 7-6 (3), 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-fought Wimbledon semi-final on Friday, 12 July.
In their 40th clash and also their first at Wimbledon since 2008, Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 7-6 (3), 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-fought semi-final on Friday, 12 July.
The 37-year-old will now play defending champion and top-seed Novak Djokovic for a ninth championship at the All England Club and 21st Grand Slam trophy in all.
After losing the match, Nadal took to social media to wish Federer luck for the summit clash and also thank his fans for their support.
‘Amazing match well deserved win by @rogerfederer. I had some chances but... Roger played better. Good luck for the final @Wimbledon 2019. Thanks all for the support. Always fantastic to be here. See you next year!’ he wrote.
Federer's serve served him well against his Spanish rival, who won their last meeting at Wimbledon in the 2008 final – taking the epic fifth set 9-7 as darkness descended. The Swiss great finished with 14 aces this time and landed 69% of his first serves.
Federer won his record eighth Wimbledon title in 2017, but lost to Djokovic in the final in both 2014 and 2015.
(With inputs from AP)
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