Federer sets up Safin showdown

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LONDON (Reuters) - Champion Roger Federer banished menacing storm clouds on Wednesday to set up a tantalizing Wimbledon semi-final date with Marat Safin.

The Swiss’s pursuit of a modern-era record sixth successive title showed no signs of slowing down when he outgunned, out-thought and ultimately outclassed Croatia’s Mario Ancic 6-1 7-5 6-4 to reach his 17th grand slam semi-final in a row.

There the world number one will meet Russian hot-head Safin, who survived a mini eruption in the first set to overcome Spanish 31st seed Feliciano Lopez 3-6 7-5 7-6 6-3.

Andy Murray’s hopes of ending Britain’s 72-year wait for a men’s champion were dashed when he was on the receiving end of a 6-3 6-2 6-4 masterclass from twice runner-up Rafael Nadal.

Roger Federerand defeats Mario Ancic and goes to the semifinals at Wimbledon

Federer sets up Safin showdown - Tennis - Yahoo! Sports

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Final is again Federer: Nadal

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This should be good

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