Roger Federer has proved that he was not in any way past his prime as he defeated Andy Murray 7-5 7-5 6-4 last night.
As usual the seven-time Wimbledon champion served superbly and dominated Britain's number one. Federer was able to find a loophole in Murray's game which he eventually converted to breaks. On the other hand, the 2013 champion's holds were not enough to carry him to the last two to the dismay of the crowd.
"He served fantastic, apart from the first game where I had the chance there," said Murray.
"I didn't really have any opportunities. That puts pressure on you. The pressure builds throughout the set that way.
"I obviously got broken right at the end all of the sets but didn't actually play a bad match. I played pretty well."
The 33-year-old Swiss player will be looking to nab his 8th title in the oldest tennis tournament in London, where once again he will be facing world No.1 Novak Djokovic, a repeat of last year's final which the Serbian won.
"It's been tough. Andy's been playing well this season. There's so much expectation riding on it, you just have to focus for one more game, and then one more game. You think the break will come," said Federer.
"I expected four or five sets. I played so well on the biggest occasion today.
"My serve was good again, against one of the best returners. I kept the pressure up and was able to mix it up. It worked out well."
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