The Spaniard powered past Sam Querrey in straight sets out on No.1 Court (Picture: Getty)
Rafael Nadal says he is looking forward to taking on long-time rival Roger Federer in the semi-finals of Wimbledon – their first meeting on grass since their famous five-setter back in 2008.
The Spaniard progressed in relatively serene fashion, coming through in straight sets 7-5 6-2 6-2 against big-serving American Sam Querrey out on No.1 Court in the quarter-final.
Federer had a slighter tougher match, dropping the first set against a fired-up Kei Nishikori, but came through the test to set up a much-anticipated tussle with Nadal.
Federer came through a tough test against Nishikori earlier in the day (Picture: Getty)
The two have not done battle at Wimbledon in 11 years, while Nadal won their last meeting in the semi-final of the French Open – though Federer had won the six previous, all on hard courts.
Asked about Fridays semi-final, Nadal told the BBC: Its great, difficult to imagine to be again in that situation but here we are.
I am excited about the victory for today, but excited to play Roger again at Wimbledon after such a long time.
Asked at his post-match press conference if he will look back on previous meetings, Federer said: Not so much the French Open, I do believe. I feel like conditions were slightly different. It was so windy, as you know. It was just insane.
The Spaniard powered past Sam Querrey in straight sets out on No.1 Court (Picture: Getty)
Rafael Nadal says he is looking forward to taking on long-time rival Roger Federer in the semi-finals of Wimbledon – their first meeting on grass since their famous five-setter back in 2008.
The Spaniard progressed in relatively serene fashion, coming through in straight sets 7-5 6-2 6-2 against big-serving American Sam Querrey out on No.1 Court in the quarter-final.
Federer had a slighter tougher match, dropping the first set against a fired-up Kei Nishikori, but came through the test to set up a much-anticipated tussle with Nadal.
Federer came through a tough test against Nishikori earlier in the day (Picture: Getty)
The two have not done battle at Wimbledon in 11 years, while Nadal won their last meeting in the semi-final of the French Open – though Federer had won the six previous, all on hard courts.
Asked about Fridays semi-final, Nadal told the BBC: Its great, difficult to imagine to be again in that situation but here we are.
I am excited about the victory for today, but excited to play Roger again at Wimbledon after such a long time.
Asked at his post-match press conference if he will look back on previous meetings, Federer said: Not so much the French Open, I do believe. I feel like conditions were slightly different. It was so windy, as you know. It was just insane.
