The paths Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer took to reach Wimbledon final

Eight-time champion Federer takes on world No 1 on Centre Court Sunday

epaselect epa07712576 Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during their semi final match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 12 July 2019. EPA/CARL RECINE / POOL EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO COMMERCIAL SALES
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Jul 14, 2019
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Roger Federer reached the Wimbledon final as he bids to win the title for a ninth time.

The 37-year-old will face defending champion and world No 1 Novak Djokovic on Sunday.

Here is a look at the route both men took to the showpiece.

Novak Djokovic

First round - Philipp Kohlschreiber

Djokovic began his campaign with a double fault and a drop of serve, but still secured a straight-sets victory, winning 6-3, 7-5, 6-3.

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Second round - Denis Kudla

Plain sailing for the world No 1, who won the opening five games and strolled to a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win in 93 trouble-free minutes.

Third round - Hubert Hurkacz

Djokovic dropped a set for the first time at the Championships but it proved only a minor inconvenience in a 7-5, 6-7, 6-1, 6-4 win.

Fourth round - Ugo Humbert

The top seed breezed past French rookie Humbert 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 on Court One to reach the last eight for the 11th time.

Quarter-final - David Goffin

For eight games this was a contest, then Djokovic won 10 in row on his way to a 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 victory and a ninth semi-final.

Semi-final - Roberto Bautista Agut

Spaniard Bautista Agut took the second set, only the second Djokovic dropped all tournament, but was still taken apart 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 12, 2019 Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after winning his semi-final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal REUTERS/Carl Recine

Roger Federer celebrates after securing a 7-6, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Rafael Nadal in their Wimbledon semi-final. Reuters

Roger Federer

First round - Lloyd Harris

Little-known South African Harris briefly threatened a major shock on his debut when he took the first set, but he won just five more games as Federer wrapped up a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory.

Second round - Jay Clarke

Young Brit Clarke's Wimbledon dream was ended by his idol, the eight-time champion closing out a 6-1, 7-6, 6-2 victory in one hour and 36 minutes.

Third round - Lucas Pouille

A 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 victory over Pouille was Federer's 350th at a grand-slam event, a landmark no other player has reached or even come close to.

Fourth round - Matteo Berrettini

Young Italian Berrettini was supposed to provide a real test. Instead he won just five games as Federer romped home 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.

Quarter-final - Kei Nishikori

Federer brought up a century of Wimbledon match victories after shaking off a nervy start to run out a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 winner and book a last-four showdown with Rafael Nadal.

Semi-final - Rafael Nadal

The box office clash did not disappoint. After winning the first set, Federer looked in trouble in the second but came back again to win a classic 7-6, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.

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