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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

Kieran Jackson
Wimbledon
Friday 12 July 2019 19:54 BST
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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 5-2 Bautista Agut* (30-40)

SET POINT coming up, as Djokovic's slice approach is netted by Bautista Agut.

Kieran Jackson12 July 2019 13:47

*Djokovic 6-2 Bautista Agut

DJOKOVIC WINS THE FIRST SET!

A remarkable return takes the crowd and Bautista Agut by surprise, resulting in the Spaniard sending a forehand long. 

Djokovic just too good in those opening 38 minutes. First set wrapped up.

Kieran Jackson12 July 2019 13:49

Djokovic 6-2 1-0 Bautista Agut*

A love hold for Djokovic, who continues to serve supremely. 

Big game here for Bautista Agut - the Spaniard needs some momentum on his own serve before he can even think about a break of his own. 

Kieran Jackson12 July 2019 13:52

*Djokovic 6-2 1-1 Bautista Agut

Bautista Agut responds with a love service game himself, predominantly due to some big first serves. 

Exactly what the doctor ordered. 

Kieran Jackson12 July 2019 13:54

Kieran Jackson12 July 2019 13:54

*Djokovic 6-2 1-1 Bautista Agut (0-30)

Now then, the door is ajar. 

Djokovic sends a backhand wide, before a lovely angled passing shot by Bautista Agut gives him 0-30...

Kieran Jackson12 July 2019 13:55

*Djokovic 6-2 1-1 Bautista Agut (15-40)

Well then...

At 15-30, Djokovic breaks his string serving, then leaves the return thinking it's out but it drops bang on the baseline. 

He looks down with bemusement - either way, it's TWO BREAK POINTS...

Kieran Jackson12 July 2019 13:56

Djokovic 6-2 1-2 Bautista Agut*

BAUTISTA AGUT BREAKS!

And with a sweetly struck forehand inside-out winner, the Spaniard has his first break of the match!

He has the advantage early in the second - a rare nightmare game for Djokovic!

Kieran Jackson12 July 2019 13:58

*Djokovic 6-2 1-3 Bautista Agut

Bautista Agut races to 40-0 with some aggressive shot-making, and eventually seals it with an ace out wide at 40-15!

A two-game lead for the Spaniard... now we have a match on!

Kieran Jackson12 July 2019 14:00

A break in play here before Djokovic serves - I think something has happened to a member of the crowd, a fainting perhaps?

Kieran Jackson12 July 2019 14:03

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