Federer saves three match points to reach 11th Wimbledon semi-final
The 34-year-old seven-time champion also claimed a new record for Grand Slam match wins of 307
Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates winning his match against Croatia's Marin Cilic. PHOTO: REUTERS
LONDON:
Roger Federer saved three match points to beat Marin Cilic 6-7 (4/7), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (11/9), 6-3 and reach a record-equalling 11th Wimbledon semi-final on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old seven-time champion also claimed a new record for Grand Slam match wins of 307 as he made a 40th semi-final at the majors.
Federer ends Willis's Wimbledon fairytale
His dramatic triumph was his 84th win at Wimbledon and gave him a semi-final against Canada's Milos Raonic.
Roger Federer saved three match points to beat Marin Cilic 6-7 (4/7), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (11/9), 6-3 and reach a record-equalling 11th Wimbledon semi-final on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old seven-time champion also claimed a new record for Grand Slam match wins of 307 as he made a 40th semi-final at the majors.
Federer ends Willis's Wimbledon fairytale
His dramatic triumph was his 84th win at Wimbledon and gave him a semi-final against Canada's Milos Raonic.