Roger Federer within sight of historic triumph

Roger Federer will face Marin Cilic in tomorrow’s Wimbledon final with the Swiss bidding to win a record eighth title at the All England Club and to become the oldest men’s singles Wimbledon champion of the open era.

Federer beat Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6 7-6 6-4 on Centre Court in two hours 18 minutes. He was genuinely challenged for the first time at Wimbledon this week before defeating Berdych to reach his 11th final.

The 35-year-old has still not dropped a set but he survived several tense moments on his way to a 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/4) 6-4 victory.