Novak Djokovic closed out his latest Wimbledon win with an ace, then threw a fist and let loose a primal scream.
Federer earned a record 32nd Grand Slam semifinal berth and moved closer to a record-tying seventh Wimbledon title when he beat Mikhail Youzhny on Wednesday, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. Minutes later on an adjacent court, defending champion Djokovic finished off Florian Mayer, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4.
Federer has a 14-12 edge against Djokovic, who is ranked No. 1. They've met in Grand Slam semifinals five times in the past two years, with Djokovic winning four of those matches.
They've never played each other on grass.
''A nice matchup,'' Federer said. ''Obviously I'm aware that Novak is the defending champion and the world No. 1. That's not going to make it easy.''
''It's always a pleasure playing against Roger,'' Djokovic said. ''Obviously he's a great champion. He has been so dominant and consistent in these Grand Slams, and he's really an ultimate challenge on grass courts.''
No. 5-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga advanced to the semifinals for the second year in a row by beating first-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6 (6), 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2. Tsonga, 27, seeks his first major title.
With two-time champion Rafael Nadal eliminated last week from one half of the draw, the Federer-Djokovic winner will be a big favorite Sunday against a first-time Wimbledon finalist
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