Wimbledon Semifinal preview: Federer v Berdych

Swiss master Roger Federer is all set to face Czech Republic’s Tomas Berdych in the semifinal of Wimbledon 2017.

The 35-year-old tennis great will be eyeing to reach a record 11th Wimbledon final and take redemption of 2010 quarterfinal defeat against Berdych.

The last time these two met late in the second week of The Championships, Federer could barely be stopped at Wimbledon.

The Swiss right-hander was attempting to reach his eighth consecutive final and win his seventh title at the All England Club.

But Berdych summoned some of his best tennis and denied Federer those opportunities, hitting the Swiss off the court during their 2010 quarter-final.

Now all Berdych needs to do is repeat that performance under similar circumstances when they take Centre Court following Friday's first semi-final.

“It's hard to compare... After so many years, I have so much more experience from that time and everything,” Berdych said, looking back at his 2010 win. “Let's see. It's going to be interesting,” ATP quoted Berdych.

This fortnight, legendary Federer has been unbeatable on the grass. The 35 year old has yet to drop a set and has hardly looked troubled.

In his closest contest, a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(4) quarter-final win against 2016 finalist Milos Raonic, Federer won 90 per cent of his first-serve points (55/61) and struck 46 winners to only nine unforced errors.

Wednesday's match was also the longest he's been on court – only one hour and 58 minutes.

“I'm playing very well. I'm rested. I'm fresh. I'm confident, too,” Federer said.

In the other semifinal of the day Marin Cilic will face Sam Querrey.