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Federer makes way to 7th straight Wimbledon final
Published 03 July, 2009, 20:23
Roger Federer has made it to his 7th consecutive Wimbledon final after a straight set win over Tommy Haas from Germany in the semis.
The Swiss player delivered a masterful grass performance, increasing the pressure on his opponent in every set.
He won the opener on a tie break, got a vital break point in the second to take it 7-5, and finished the deal off in the third, 6-3.
Federer was great on the serve and never gave Haas a break point opportunity.
The win saw FedEx reaching his 20th career Grand Slam final and leveling with legendary Ivan Lendl.
The Swiss star will have a shot at his 6th Wimbledon title on Sunday.
And the only man who can now stop Federer from winning a record 15th Grand Slam is Andy Roddick.
The American broke the hearts of the home fans with a 3-1 victory over Andy Murray. With Roddick's powerful and consistent serve proving the difference, to win him the 3rd and 4th set tiebreaks, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6.
While Murray's defeat means he misses the chance of becoming the first British men's finalist for more than 70 years.
