Wimbledon: 8 things you need to know before Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer step on court for their 40th meeting

Roger Federer and Rafael Nal will meet for second time in five weeks when y face off on Friday in Wimbledon semifinals. two tennis legends have been rivals on court for around 15 years, but despite that, every time y meet on court excitement amongst tennis fans only keeps on growing. 

Here are 8 facts you need to kw before Friday's semi-final clash between tennis legends as greatest rivalry of a generation gets set for its latest chapter:

1. When was last time y played each or at Wimbledon championship? 

Friday's semi-final will be ir first meeting at Wimbledon since 2008 final. That clash between two titans was called one of greatest tennis matches in history. Nal finished off five-set classic in almost darkness - somewhat fitting given that outcome was widely touted as a figurative passing of torch. long-dominant Federer, n 26, lost his spot to aggressive 22-year-old left-handed Spaniard. 

2. Who did y play in quarter-finals this year in Wimbledon?

Federer finished his quarterfinal on Wednesday before Nal stepped on court, rallying to defeat Kei Nishikori, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, on Centre Court. Nal joined him soon after, defeating America's Sam Querrey with a strong 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 performance on court .1. 

3. What time is semi-final match tomorrow?

match is scheduled at 7:30 IST and will take place after vak Djokovic's match against Spain's R. Bautista Agut.

4. How many times have two players played against each or?  

Friday's semi-final match will be 40th meeting between two players.  

5. How do two players feel about playing each or for 40th time?

Federer's response was, “It’s going to be tough.”

 “Rafa really can hurt anybody on any surface. I mean, he’s that good. He’s t just a clay-court specialist, we kw.” 

While Federer complimented his opponent's form and potential, Nal kept his answer very simple and said that he looks forward to match and is curious about to see how match goes for two players.

6. How many times have to two players won Wimbledon?

Nal has won two titles with his first coming in 2008, followed by ar in 2010. He reached final in 2011 but did t get past fourth round at Wimbledon again until last year, when Djokovic beat him in an edgy and extraordinary two-day, five-set semifinal.

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7. What is win-loss ratio between two? 

Nal has a 24-15 edge in he-to-he matches, and Federer has a 2-1 edge at Wimbledon, having defeated Nal in 2006 and 2007 finals before losing in gloaming in 2008.

8. How many titles have two won in ir tennis career so far?

Federer has won 20 grand slam titles and has won 155 singles titles in total including ATP tours, Olympics and World Championships. His opponent, on or hand, has won 18 grand slam titles and 119 titles overall in singles.

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