Seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer outlasted home hope and 2013 champion, Andy Murray 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 in a thrilling semi-final duel. His reward, is a final match with world number one, Novak Djokovic, who earlier beat French man Richard Gasquet in three sets, 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-4 for a place in his 17th Grand Slam championship final

“Andy’s been playing very well for the season,” Federer told the BBC following his semi-final match. “There is so much expectation riding on the match. I’m unbelievably happy. I played so well in the biggest occasion today.

“I’ve been serving very well for the entire tournament. I wasn’t broken against one of the best returners. I kept the pressure up and went for my shots. I mixed it up like I usually do and kept pushing forward and staying focused. It all worked out really well.”

In reaching an unprecedented 10th Wimbledon final, Federer became the oldest men’s finalist since Ken Rosewall in 1974. The World No. 2 advanced to his 26th major title match, extending the all-time record he took sole ownership of six years ago.

Still undefeated in semi-finals at the All England Club, Federer will be looking to capture a record eighth title when he renews his rivalry with top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday. In last year’s final, Djokovic prevailed in five gritty sets.

Friday’s affair was the 24th FedEx ATP Head2Head clash between Federer and Murray, with the 33-year-old Swiss improving to 13-11. It was their first encounter at the All England Club since splitting meetings during a memorable summer of 2012, with Federer prevailing in the Wimbledon final and Murray exacting revenge for the Olympic gold medal.

Murray was vying to advance to his third Wimbledon title match and ninth in majors. He was contesting his 17th Grand Slam semi-final, extending his record for the most SF appearances by a British man ahead of Fred Perry (13).

“He served fantastic, apart from the first game where I had the chance there,” said Murray. “I didn’t really have any opportunities. That puts pressure on you. The pressure builds throughout the set that way.

“Obviously I got broken right at the end all of the sets. But I didn’t actually play a bad match. Played pretty well.”

Read more: http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/wimbledon-2015-friday2-federer-murrayThe Swiss, who came forward often to apply pressure on the Scot (8/15 net points won), struck 11 aces and 23 winners,