TENNIS in DEPTH.

In a brilliantly executed game plan, that was most likely the brain child of Larry Stefanki, Andy Roddick defeated Andy Murray in four sets 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6. The hopes of Great Britain went down the drain as Roddick served almost perfectly to keep Murray deep in the court as he executed some of the finest ground strokes he has played in many years. He will go on to the final to meet Roger Federer, who must be delighted to have to face Andy Roddick instead of Andy Murray.

Roger Federer was all class as he made history by becoming the first man to reach seven consecutive Wimbledon finals.

The five-times champion produced some immaculate tennis against a brave but outclassed Tommy Haas to win 7-6 (7/3) 7-5 6-3 and maintain his 100% record in Wimbledon semi-finals.

It was his ninth successive victory over the veteran German and his 50th win at Wimbledon, one short of drawing level with Bjorn Borg, who watched in awe from the Royal Box as Federer clinically disposed of the 24th seed.

A fifth straight-sets win of this year’s Championships was just about his most comfortable as he denied Haas a single break point.

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