Federer Snags Spot in 7th Straight Final

Makes quick work of Haas, awaits winner of Murray-Roddick

By the Associated Press

Posted Jul 3, 2009 10:15 AM CDT

(AP) – Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final today, beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3. Federer won five consecutive titles at the All England Club before losing to Rafael Nadal in last year's final. At this year's tournament, the second-seeded Swiss is trying to win his record 15th Grand Slam title.

Federer played excellent tennis, holding serve easily and breaking Haas late in the second and third sets. He will face either Andy Murray or Andy Roddick in Sunday's final. And for the eighth time in 10 years, the Wimbledon women's trophy will be lifted by a Williams. Tomorrow’s match is the fourth Williams-vs.-Williams final at the All England Club and eighth in a Grand Slam title match.

Venus and Serena Williams at Wimbledon. (AP Photo)

Roger Federer, of Switzerland eyes up a serve from Tommy Haas, of Germany in their semifinal match on centre court at Wimbledon, Friday, July 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

Roger Federer plays today. (AP Photo)

Roger Federer shakes hands with Tommy Haas after defeating him in their men's singles semifinal at Wimbledon. (AP Photo)

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