Switzerland's Roger Federer defeated German Tommy Haas yesterday and was classified to its seventh consecutive final at Wimbledon. Tomorrow will be measured to U.S. Andy Roddick, the only obstacle that separated him from recovering his crown in the Cathedral and the world number one.
Federer won by 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 and 6-3. The Swiss five-time champion at the All England Club, had no mercy with his rival for 31 years and closed the match with a great shot, crowning a brilliant display to a packed stadium and wonderful plant.
"It's incredible to be back in another final of Wimbledon," said Federer, who could beat the record of 14 Grand Slams titles he shared with American Pete Sampras.
The Swiss rejected it could be pressed to get this achievement. Federer is not worried about his next opponent.
"I've had some great matches against Roddick in recent years, twice in the final here, which I think were fantastic," said Federer, who has the mark of 18-2 in the U.S..
In 27 years, Federer reached another milestone yesterday: the first man to reach the end of 20 Grand Slams.
Yesterday Haas did not give the possibility of any break point, so there are many indications that no one can stop him in this tournament.
Meanwhile, Roddick ended the British hopes that a local tennis player will stay with the title Andy Murray beat third Pre, by 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) and 7-6 (7-5).
Roddick, sixth head series, showed a high level of service and got the first part after breaking the serve of his opponent in the final game.
Insufficient. Murray responded to the service of the U.S. at the start of the second part, which was imposed by 6-4.
Since then, the shares were couples and the U.S. exfinalista on the lawn of the All England Club and a exnúmero the world, stayed with the other two sets after winning the tie-breaks.
Roddick won the tournament's fastest serve of 230 miles per hour in the first set, and added a 75 per cent of his first serves against 52 percent for Murray, candidate for being the first British win at Wimbledon since Fred Perry 1936.
"I had to show my best tennis today (yesterday). Most people gave me no chance, but to be honest, it took all the pressure, "said Roddick.
The U.S. already reached the final in London in 2004 and 2005, when he lost exactly who is facing his next opponent, which will have its revenge.
