At different stages of the match, both players looked as though they were in danger of flaming out. "I'll see how I feel in the morning and try my best to be fit for the semis. "It's just a missed opportunity to some extent that you're in the lead, you can get through, you have two days off after. But it only delayed the inevitable as Federer remained untouchable on his serve, winning the final game of the set to love to go ahead 7-6 1-6 6-3. Nadal won the next two points to escape the awkward situation and level things up at 4-4 and the match continued on serve with neither man able to grab the upper hand. “He puts pressure on the opponent all the time because he has the ability to take the ball earlier than anybody else. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium.

I have to say, sorry guys, and thank you!". The last game was a rollercoaster as Nadal saved four match points, the last of which with a scorching backhand passing shot. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. These guys always produce phenomenal tennis. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Suddenly losing a game at love! Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Roger Federer will meet Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon decider after defeating Rafael Nadal in an enthralling semi-final that brought back memories of their epic encounter 11 years ago. Boris Becker believes Roger Federer was the better player in the Wimbledon 2019 final, even though Novak Djokovic won. His record against players who were part of the ATP Rankings Top Ten at the time of their meetings is 7–7 (50.0%). Roger Federer vs Stan Wawrinka - Quarterfinals Highlights | Roland-Garros 2019. He said: "The match was really strange. #Federer too good today. On the other side, Federer had lost his first set of the competition and played grueling encounters against Kei Nishikori and Rafael Nadal on the road to the final. Both Becker and Edberg picked the 2019 finale as the best. Stefan Edberg believes the current World No. #Nadal might be disappointed with his performance but he didn't loose that match. “I’m exhausted. Don't have an account? Federer knocked out of US Open by ‘Baby Fed’ Dimitrov in shock defeat, Nadal keeps Federer final hopes alive after coming through Cilic test, Medvedev gives fans the middle finger, gets booed, then beats opponent, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. After all, Dimitrov had not beaten Federer in any of their previous seven matches, and had taken only two sets off him. Medvedev earlier explained his injury issues, revealing he felt he may not be able to finish the match. The left-hander secured the first break of the match to go up 3-1 as Federer failed to win a point in his worst service game of the day. Sign up, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. After a brilliant opening to the contest, Federer crumbled midway through the second set and Nadal wasn’t going to let the rare opportunity slip, showing off his ruthless side to win the set 6-1 and square things up at one set apiece.

The Spaniard pounced, holding serve then breaking again as the Fed Express lost his way. Dimitrov filled the time doing press-ups. Legends. Roger Federer knocked out of US Open quarter-finals by ‘Baby Fed’ Grigor Dimitrov in shock defeat. #Wimbledon.

What in the world happened there? "For sure he was not at his best at the end. It was tough at the end, Rafa played some unbelievable shots to stay at the match,” Federer said. Absolutely stunning 3rd set from #Federer. It's the best of five and anything can happen.". I had really big pain in my quadriceps and I didn't feel I could continue in the first set.

The host Mats Wilander spoke about the 40th anniversary of the epic encounter between Borg and McEnroe during the chat, and asked the guests about their opinions on the best Wimbledon final of all time.

Stream live coverage of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships on KAYO SPORTS. "Just disappointed it's over because I did feel like I was actually playing really well after a couple of rocky starts.

Rafael Nadal fended off four match points against Roger Federer but in the end was forced to tip his hat as the grass master prevailed. 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. Federer made Dimitrov serve out the match, and the 28-year-old did so to love to seal the biggest win of his career, 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. "I feel really strange about this match but I'm happy to be in my first major semi-final. Nadal paid Federer the ultimate compliment afterwards. But despite the crowd once again cheering Wawrinka's every point to the rafters, it was Medvedev who ran out the 7-6 (6) 6-3 3-6 6-1 winner. Nadal was good, but Federer was out of this world. Dean Jones dead, mistress Kerri-Anne Hamilton, touching trib... NRL 2020: Kevin Walters Broncos offer, Mal Meninga in Maroon... Boxing 2020: Filip Hrgovic knockout of the year, one punch s... Cricket: Nicholas Pooran boundary save, video, reaction, IPL... AFL finals 2020: West Coast Eagles in quarantine, WA border ... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Federer had a break point to go up 5-3 in the opener but as he and Nadal danced around the court in a long rally, the 37-year-old caved first and hit a backhand into the net to give the Spaniard a reprieve. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. "The best tennis match that I've ever seen!