Rafael Nadal, the current world number one, and Novak Djokovic, the future leader of the classification, will compete for the title Sunday on the grass of Wimbledon.
On Friday in the semifinals, broke the Spaniard's hopes Andy Murray in four sets (5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 in 2 hours 59) to become the first Briton to reach the final since 1938. Previously, Djokovic had defeated French Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, also in four sets (7-6, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 in 3 hours 7). This success has mathematically the world leader in Serbia, even if it tilts Sunday against Nadal.
Djokovic achieved a childhood dream by winning the match will be placed at the top of the hierarchy of world tennis on Monday. "I did not know how to show my emotions. This is certainly one of the most important accomplishments of my life. We are all dedicated to the sport 100%. When you know you can become the best in the world and you reach the final of your favorite tournament is really special, "said Djokovic.
"I believe that every child has the dream to become someone in life. I started playing tennis in a small mountain village. Then I went to Belgrade, at a time when there was war, "he reminded the Serb.
MURRAY OFF AND HAS ...
"Nola" experienced only defeat this year in the semifinals at Roland Garros against Roger Federer. Sunday, he covet a third Grand Slam title after the Australian Open in 2008 and 2011, his first final in England.
In the early evening, Rafael Nadal Andy Murray has dominated for the third time in the tournament at this stage of the competition. Although he delighted the first round, the Scot was soon sunk physically, losing seven games including a stretch, which has plunged the audience in the central deepest despair.
After losing the first set, the defending champion took control by committing a minimum number of unforced errors, seven in total. He gradually broke up hope for his opponent. "I'm disappointed for Andy, I guess it's hard for him. I played very well, I needed to face him. He missed a forehand that could have been important to give him two break points early in the second set, "said Nadal. "Now I find Novak in the final. Facing him, it's always complicated. He has lost only one match this year," he said.
The Spaniard, however, will be based on a statistical remarkable remains of 20 consecutive wins on grass of the All England Club.
This will be the 28th time the two champions. Rafael Nadal leads the series by 16 wins to 11 but lost the last four confrontations, all in 2011, in the finals of the Masters 1000 Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid and Rome.
