Federer and Nadal on track for final clash

ROGER FEDERER and Rafael Nadal are on course to meet in the Wimbledon final for the third year in a row after both enjoyed straight-sets victories in the quarter-finals today.

Federer, seeking a record sixth straight title at the All England Club, brushed aside the challenge of Mario Ancic — the last man to beat him on grass an incredible 64 matches ago — winning 6-1 7-5 6-4 in just one hour and 41 minutes on Centre Court.

Meanwhile, second seed Nadal, the four-time French Open champion, remains on course for a first Wimbledon crown after overpowering home favourite Andy Murray 6-3 6-2 6-4.