Wimbledon

Federer turns this Match against Cilic

The “king of Grass” pulls the head out of the sling and shows his entire Repertoire. Roger Federer is only in the fifth set against the Croatian Marin Cilic and reach in Wimbledon a new record.

What a duel! The seven-time Wimbledon Champion Roger Federer has reached after a 0:2 behind but for the eleventh Time in his career in the semi-finals in Wimbledon. The 34-year-old Swiss claimed against the Croatian Marin Cilic with a 6:7 (4:7), 4:6, 6:3, 7:6 (11:9), 6:3 and now to 40. Time in a semi final at a Grand Slam tournament. Federer threatened after the first two sets already. Cilic had three match balls.

But Federer proved his class and showed that what makes experience. He celebrated his 307. Victory in one of the four major tournaments and is now the sole record holder. After the second round, he had shared the record with Martina Navratilova.

“It was nice to play and has fun,” said Federer afterwards and praised his opponent. “Cilic is a very dangerous player. Ultimately, the little things have to be decided. I’m come back, is incredible. The dream is alive.” Federer is aiming for in London its 18. Grand-Slam-title to and was the first player with eight Wimbledon triumphs.

Raonic beats Querrey

Next opponent Federer’s is on Friday Milos Raonic. The Canadians put on a success
Djokovic-conqueror Sam Querrey from the USA to the semi-finals. Raonic, who is coached at the All England Club of American icon John McEnroe, who won with 6:4, 7:5, 5:7 and 6:4.

asz/og (sid, dpa)