Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer triumphed over arch-rival Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon 2019 semifinal. With this, he sets up a showdown with World number 1, Novak Djokovic in the final on Sunday.
Roger Federer needed only four sets to dispatch Nadal in a hard-fought contest. The 37-year old took the win with a score of 7-6, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in three hours. Needless to say, social media was on fire after the Swiss ace booked his berth in the final. The who’s who of the sporting world and even well-known figures outside of sports, banded together to congratulate Roger Federer.
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Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic did not need long to brush aside Roberto Bautista Agut. The final score read, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Serbian’s favour. Novak Djokovic has been on a roll this season, and now, it seems that Federer is the only man who can stop him.
My great friend & GOAT @rogerfederer – the undisputed Master of Wimbledon – produced one of his greatest performances there today. Rafa also played some unbelievable tennis and it takes two to produce a classic. Roger can go all the way, it will be a final for the ages.
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) July 12, 2019
Roger Federer, you will keep enthralling us till you are 70. Never go away.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 12, 2019
Oh man, goodness me, Federer😳On a different level tonight. Best I’ve ever seen him play
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) July 12, 2019
Go roger stay roger ! @rogerfederer 👊🏽
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 12, 2019
The level of tennis being played by @rogerfederer and @RafaelNadal at #Wimblendon right now 🤯
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 12, 2019
Federer and Nadal: Boy they’ll be missed when their careers end. So bloody good. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 12, 2019
Epic battle of the titans!!!! Can’t wait for Sunday! @Wimbledon @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) July 12, 2019
Federer-Nadal is one place where sport is art to me. Just a beautiful clash of styles, history, and greatness.
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) July 12, 2019
Between Coco, Serena/Murray mixed doubles and fed vs Rafa, this Wimbledon has been the most exciting slam for me in recent history
— Evan King (@EvanKingChicago) July 12, 2019
Thanks @rafaelnadal & @rogerfederer for a fenomenal match!!! More than a great game! You’ve teached a fantastic lesson of effort, commitment and respect beyond courts: a life learning! An epic match at #wimbledon!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/l0v6qV0s8k
— Gustavo Kuerten (@gugakuerten) July 12, 2019
Beckham's reaction from the Royal box is exactly what we all feel about @rogerfederer and @rafaelnadal competing. The most captivating rivalry of our generation. #Wimbledon
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) July 12, 2019
Carta de Wimbledon a Roger #WIMBLEDONxESPN pic.twitter.com/lfB3Ool2Pd
— LuisAlfredoAlvarez®️ (@LuisAlvarez_1) July 12, 2019
When I’m 37 I hope I can play tennis like Roger Federer.
— Bob Rae (@BobRae48) July 13, 2019
Sorry Rafa… clay belongs to you but the grass is greener on Federer’s side .. G.O.A.T #KingFed #Fedal
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) July 12, 2019
This IS “tennis nearer the gods, no mortal may approach!”
— Rob Koenig (@RobKoenigTennis) July 12, 2019
Thanks for making me love tennis! 🎾 @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal https://t.co/lQAeySg3qe
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) July 12, 2019
This is tennis
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) July 12, 2019
Pure class act. Tennis is the winner👍🏼 https://t.co/RukOrm68RH
— Magnus Norman (@normansweden) July 12, 2019
God is so good!
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) July 13, 2019
Can watch this shot again and again. And ask myself: is Roger Federer for real? A Sachin straight drive, a Jordan clutch shot, a Bolt sprint, and yes, the Roger backhand. When sports is sublime.. https://t.co/ZWd9UbZuFN
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) July 13, 2019
Incredible match .. incredible champions.. incredible rivalry @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal @Wimbledon https://t.co/upoAglFdPq
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) July 13, 2019
