Wimbledon, England (GenevaLunch) – Swiss Roger Federer gave a lesson in how to deal with a big serving giant when he swept past Croation Ivo Karlovic in straight sets, 6-3 7-5 7-6, breaking serve twice with some superb returns of service and barely dropping a point when on serve himself.

Tommy Haas pulled off the shock of the day with a rarely seen display of serve and volley tennis that proved too much for fourth seed Novak Djokovic. His prize will be an encounter with Federerer.

Scotland’s pride was preserved as Andy Murray beat Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5 6-3 6-2 to set up a semi-final against Andy Roddick, who eventually forced his way past the battling Australian Leyton Hewitt in five sets, 6-3 6-7 7-6 4-6 6-4.

Thursday’s games feature the Ladies’ semi-finals, Williams sisters against Russia, as well as doubles semi-final matches. The Williams sisters are also in line for the women’s doubles title.

The mixed doubles will feature two Zimbabwean players, in separate matches, which could mean an inflow of desperately needed foreign exchange for the country.

Details, Wimbledon site

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