Men's Semi-Finals, Part 2 Wimbledon

Create a visualisation. A process whereby negative images that

provoked negative feelings are substituted by those that elicit

positivity. COMMENTATOR: He's making his way up

to the players box. I've never seen anything like this before. Today,

four men face off in different matches with different views of the

future. For Canadian Milos Raonic, his vision is reaching a first ever

Grand Slam final. Czech Tomas Berdych knows what it's like to lose

a Wimbledon final. His motivation is to take the next step and win one.

Andy Murray was the Wimbledon champion in 2013. In his mind's eye,

a second title is the aim. And for Roger Federer, seven times champion

here, the vision is an eighth triumph. Visualisation is over. Now

it's back to reality. Time for the hard part.

Our very own Zen master, Pat Cash, getting in the zone there, with the

1987 champion highlighting that the difference between winning and

losing is as much mental as it is physical. Who will have the strength

today remains to be seen. Good afternoon. Today is always a tense

and nerve wracking day as the players know they are only two wins

away from the greatest prize in tennis. We started with 128 players

going for glory last Monday, but by tonight only two will be left, from

these two matches. First up is Roger Federer, the Swiss master has won

seven titles here and is looking for a record eighth. In his

quarterfinal, he rolled back the years coming from two sets down to

reach his 11 semifinal. Federer's record here is incredible. He's

never lost a Wimbledon semifinal. The question is, can he continue

that record today? They sing the force of Federer is this man, Milos

Raonic. The big serving Canadian is coached by John McEnroe and, like

his opponent, has come back here from being two sets down. He's

quiet, calm and uncomplicated, but a player you just cannot

underestimate. The second semifinal involves Tomas Berdych. The man from

the Czech Republic has a game for grass and has proved that on his day

he can beat anyone on his specialist surface. He reached the final in

2010 but found Rafael Nadal too good. He has a steely disposition on

court which lets his racket do the talking. Up against Berdych is

Britain's Andy Murray. The 2013 champion came through an epic five

set match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Wednesday. How much that has

taken out of him remains to be seen. But Murray is the highest ranked

player left in the draw and is the favourite. A win today would put him

in a third Wimbledon final and a third successive Grand Slam final in

2016. Here is how this fantastic Friday looks. First up on Centre

Court, Federer against Raonic, then Berdych against Murray. What an

atmosphere it promises to be. As far as Andy Murray supporters are

concerned, there is an air of expectation too. Earlier this

morning, Andy was out on court. The fans packed around that court to

watch their hero go through his final practice session before the

semifinal. Jamie Delgado, one of his coaches, in the background. Van

-- Ivan Lendl there as well. He has certainly proved that he is the

favourite and he is playing well. But you cannot underestimate this

man. He's been coming through the draw quietly but he has beaten

Djokovic and Federer here and he has a big game. That is Murray against

Berdych later this afternoon. Before we head to Centre Court and everyone

watching the action unfold on Henman Hill, let's find out about the

weather and if we're going to have it dry all day. Bring us some good

news, Carol. Good news, it should stay dry all day. Henman Hill is

jam-packed, not a square inch left. Brollies can stay down. Some areas

of cloud coming across at times and that bridge will be about 22, and

when the sun comes back out we're looking at about 24 and light

breezes. Tomorrow morning we're looking -- tomorrow morning will

start off cloudy but that will push away by around 11. Like today it is

an improving picture with bright spells and sunny skies and

temperatures into the low to mid 20s depending on the amount of cloud

cover we have and if we have sunny skies. On Sunday there is the risk

of rain in the morning but that will clear, leaving some showers behind.

It will be breezy rather than blustery on Sunday, so that is a

change in the forecast. It will also feel fresher. I do know about you

but I'm looking forward to lots and lots of brilliant tennis! Yes and I

don't think we will need the roof either! We will be heading off to

Centre Court in a moment, but don't forget if you can't watch the

matches live on TV today, you can download the apps and watch on your

mobile device. If you can't access a computer or laptop, you can listen

to five live commentary. Wherever you are, you can be across today's

matches. We are going to Centre Court for Milos Raonic against Roger

Federer. Raonic Rog Federer and that big forehand has sealed the first

set X games to three. Federer in a fight again here on Centre Court, as

Raonic goes up one set in this match. That happened a short while

ago and as we join it, it is one game all. They have both held serve.

The commentators, Raonic's coach John McEnroe, alongside Andrew

Cotter. ANDREW COTTER: Oh! Swing and a miss

from Raonic, and a hold for Federer. A half smile on the face of Milos

Raonic. JOHN MCENROE: that happened to Federer at the end of a Raonic

service game. By the end of two weeks of play you see bad hops more

often. It came right off the line, maybe it held up. For whatever

reason, he completely wiffed on it. So embarrassing to have that happen

on a second serve. He can take a quick look at the scoreboard and

say, I have actually won the first set against this great champion.

Yes, a reminder, seven times the champion, Roger Federer. Five in a

row from 03-07. He is looking to make his third successive final, but

he has come up against Djokovic in the final in the last two successive

years. APPLAUSE

Is imposing himself there, Milos Raonic. Federer looked as if he

didn't quite know what to do with the last shot. The ball doesn't sit

up high enough for him to take a big swing at it, so he just had to thank

at it. Raonic hits a good drop volley. Very effective shot on this

court. It doesn't sit up as much as it would on a hard court.

APPLAUSE And the serve and volley works again

for Raonic. That is a recipe for a lot of players, to pull them off the

court. The other player gets desperate and tries for something to

big and you are closing in on that like he was there.

Trying to keep Federer from getting a rhythm.

APPLAUSE Well, in fact it from Milos Raonic.

Able to go for that second serve therewith a bit of a comfort zone.

-- emphatic. You would be foolish to think that he is not far more than

just a big serve. He's had a big tournament moving forward at net.

He's got a huge forehand. The backhand, he's getting more

confidence with. Well, the longest rally so far.

Raonic fails at the last. APPLAUSE

Rock-solid service game from Roger Federer.

His wife among those applauding. Huge support for Federer here. A lot

of people out on the hill, many of them watching for Andy Murray

against Tomas Berdych. That to follow this one. A big crowd once

again on Henman Hill. A big hello to everyone. The first point of that

game was the type of point that Raonic doesn't want to play against

Federer. Do not get into extended rallies, do not give him believe, do

not let him push you around. You can see that Federer is starting

to find his game a bit. That is why you have to play this on your own

terms, if you are Milos Raonic. As well for Federer, five sets

against Marin Cilic would probably be a longer and more arduous test

than against Raonic. They should be shorter points in this match.

APPLAUSE Raonic has served tremendously well.

70% first serves in for the match so far.

Yes, and 70% of first serves at that speed. This is major hit he's

purring at you. Again, when you are 40-0, you can go

for a bigger second serve. The thing with Raonic is that he doesn't just

do that at 40-0! He's got a lot of belief, as he should, in that serve.

We're not going to show a replay? He's trying to hang onto it. We will

pretend he caught it, great catch! That is a risky move for any player

these days, coming in on that second serve.

APPLAUSE Great work from Federer at the net

again. Nicely set up by that approach shot.

Progressive exchange, Raonic battling from behind.

No question he's better off going for it and keeping these points

short, as he did there. That will be the best backhand he has hit so far.

APPLAUSE Well, a clench of the fist from

Federer. He is digging in, here. Being tested once again on serve.

50% for the match, first serves. Big hold for Federer.

We know his skill and talents, but character as well. 15-30 turns into

a hold of serve. He had a good look at two second

serves in a row. One at 15-30, ripped it wide. The one at 30-30 was

when he tightened up. You see that kick, as a player you know it's

going to go to your left a little bit. He didn't prepare enough for

it, got a little stuck at the front. Talking about his injury, torn

ministers just after his defeat to Djokovic in the Australian Open. --

miniscus. In recent years those injuries have been creeping in. He

had an ongoing back problem, as most tennis players sportsmen do. He has

often delayed an operation. He feels any operation would be the beginning

of the end of things. Again, it's about managing his career at this

stage. It's pretty amazing he's gone this far. Clearly hoping to try to

hang in another year, couple of years, get more major titles.

Charles Dance, there, argue a Game of Thrones fan? It's a bit violent!

It is. Tywin Lannister. APPLAUSE

That is a beautiful low return. You know he's going to try and slice it

into your feet, there. APPLAUSE

Systematically and clinically going about his work at the moment,

Raonic. A great service game from Raonic.

The new balls, the serves were coming in in a hurry. These guys

just hammered the ball, swing so hard, the ball is fluff up.

Another new weapon of choice from Raonic. No player likes to play with

the new racket and new balls. If they are serving, they will wait

that extra game. Those guys have done it in this match. That was very

good from Federer. That may be part of the reason why he has won this

seven times! APPLAUSE

Oh! Right to the corner again. Once more, Federer just feeling it on

serve. Not hitting the backhand as cleanly as he would have liked. No

mistake about it, Raonic has got a big forehand, as he showed there.

It is Federer making the noise at the end as he holds serve once more.

This is the same shot he had a couple of points ago. Put a bit more

on it and wait for it. Dutifully struck.

-- beautifully struck. Slowly but surely, he will hit himself into

this match, bring the crowd more into this match, as he did against

Marin Cilic a few days ago. You heard him and the crowd there and

that is exactly what he will want. Winners do get the Centre Court

crowd going and so many of them are willing him to another final. The

head-to-head 9-2 in Federer's favour. A lot of actors in here

today. Federer won the last six encounters.

Raonic has won two of the last five. That is somewhat respectable,

heading in the right direction, as he serves to stay in this second

set. We are an hour into this. The final stroke denies him. Great

movement and Federer keeping Raonic moving all over the court. He loves

that shot. This was actually a great get. A far easier ball than the

first one. APPLAUSE

One more for Federer. Suddenly the noise grows. The wind

in the sails of Federer. APPLAUSE

Well, and ugly double fault from Milos Raonic. Three set points for

Roger Federer. What a wonderful play by Milos

Raonic. Right on the line when the court was open.

He has dug himself a deep hole. That was excellent but he still has to

save two more. It works again for Raonic! Two down,

one to go. What a superb second serve. From

that position, from 0-40, he is nearly out of the hole now. Work not

yet complete. No chance coming for Federer. That

forehand had a lot on it. That was just beautiful.

The shock in the crowd at the sound of the mis-hit.

Surprising, considering how well he hit the previous backhand to get the

set going again. Milos's first serve, which has

drifted away a bit in this game. As a bold and brave as you will see

from Milos Raonic. The points came and went, and he can breathe again

for now. He showed some extreme toughness and fortitude. The game

got to 0-40, it was tight. It was deathly silent when he was

trying to save those set points. He loves to hit that serve, take it

off the court. Good job by Federer there.

That surprised Federer, that's for sure.

He was expecting a slice across court. Keeping your opponent honest.

A fantastic shot there. CHEERING

So, Federer collects another. He will have at least a tie-break.

Raonic had a good look at 30-30 after returning the second serve.

He has to be thinking to himself it could very easily be one set each.

He switches side even though he missed that drop volley. He has

given the seven time champion something to think about.

Just the other day, he came from two sets to love down. He needs to do it

again. Since Jock which went out, there is an intensity about Federer,

Andy Murray. The great nemesis has gone. He hasn't won one since 2012

year, so it has been a while. The man who beat him in the last two

finals is not here any more. Once again, it falls to Milos Raonic to

fire down the service and stay in this set.

Raonic taking those balls in the air, attacking, swinging Valles, but

really keeping the pressure on Federer.

No trouble at all. In this service came from Milos Raonic it is

tie-break time. Milos Raonic is well used to tie-breaks. He has played

25, has won 20 of his tie-breaks. Ed Birks is sitting in the box.

Everyone around us -- everyone else encouraging Federer to use his

skills with the racket. Not an easy volley to hit. Well handled.

Nobody blinking yet in this tie-break.

Hard to be a coach. Who would be a coach?

Went for the forehand on some huge occasions, has to be ready for that.

He caught it late, the tension mounting.

A dominant point by Raonic. That forehand really well, that short

outside angle. Tough to read and tough to handle.

You could tell by Federer's inability to get it back into the

court. Oh, double fault number six. It

might be the most costly. CHEERING

They will him on. CHEERING

Federer on the brink of levelling things here on Centre Court.

It is one set piece in this semifinal. Federer hits back.

The legendary stat is that the players have respect for this guy.

This guy is able to keep his composure, his belief. You are the

one that feels more stressed, feel like you have to go for a bit extra.

Like he did at 3-3 when he tried to go bigger on the serve. Serving this

was 145 mph. Opportunities where he didn't get returns in play. He had

worked so hard, Raonic, to get himself in that position at 4-5. A

couple of pretty good looks, but you have to hand it to this guy. The

first serve of Raonic in that game, then in the tie-break, there was

that double fault. Just faltering a bit on his serve but the numbers

there for you from the second set. We expected this match to be close,

no question. I will say the same thing I said when it was 6-3, 5-4.

If you would have said it would be one set each, given what happened a

couple of years ago, it would not be ideal, but acceptable. That is what

he has to keep telling himself. More winners from Raonic, but only two

unforced errors from Federer in that set. They have both headed off for a

break. Federer started to move a bit better towards the end of that.

Raonic, the nerves perhaps slowed a little. There has to be a direct

connection with the opportunity that presented itself. The forecast was

OK for today, slightly threatening clouds. Robert Federer with his

wife. Robert and Lynette here today. It is almost like a given that

whoever loses a set of that magnitude in a situation like this

goes off. Whether it is a bathroom break or changing clothes. A bit too

long and too crazy over the years for my liking. Splash a bit of water

on your face, give yourself a talking to, as Murray did against

Jock pitch in the US Open final. -- against Novak Djokovic. He is back

with us and we wait for Raonic. A glance to the clouds above, as well.

A buzz around Centre Court. A greater buzz now, obviously. Just

with Federer coming back in, because he carries the bulk of the support.

The great, great player, he is always going to have most of the

support and they want to see him in another final. Ten is not enough.

You have to admire how Raonic has played, just until the end of that

set. He has been so composed looking and will have learned from that

semifinal a couple of years ago and will continue to make progress. He

has taken time. He has been imposing himself when necessary. Roger

Federer, hands on hips, waiting. I understand his perplexed look that

it is taking this long. He is locked in there, somewhere. He has left his

credentials out here. May be a default, so Roger gets it. There

will come a point where there may be an intervention. Federer is now

furrowing his brow as never before. There's going to be a big cheer when

he comes back out, Milos Raonic. If anything, it will be the opposite. A

big noise. Let's see. APPLAUSE CHEERING

A smattering of applause. He needs a note from his mother. Already best

of three now. With Milos, I'd cut out the water, because this guy is

probably a bit edgy up in the chair. That's what may have caused the

bathroom break in the first place! 'S trainer trying to pump him up,

get him back on track. You definitely sends a momentum

shift -- sense. A much bigger game for Raonic as it

is for Federer. He needs to establish himself and get the lead

here. It needs more of that because it

certainly dropped his first serve percentage in the second set.

There is an element of fear in the call of fault.

Near enough and ideal start to the third set for Raonic.

That was a pretty solid start for the Canadian. Both guys battling

hard. Raonic trying to get a grand slam final for the first time in his

life. Federer trying to get that one more grand slam, number 18.

Would he consider quitting if he were to win a slam, the weight Pete

Sampras did? 2002 to win 14, he thought that record would hold for a

while. Little did he know that Federer, Rafa Nadal, they have tied

him. That's a great reach from Raonic and

a slight opening here in Federer's first service game in this set.

Federer desperately wanted that ball to go lower.

CHEERING That want to works for Federer.

Wasn't a bad return from Raonic. A good effort by Federer there from

0-30. How often have we seen that? The point here, a shot there, Raonic

thinking he could do more than that 0-30 return. So finally balanced.

Trying to did it out of his feet, Raonic. The return was too good. You

have to assume it is coming back, he didn't look ready to hit that. I

guess with him, he so often hits unreturnable is. -- unreturnables or

aces. Proud parents, obviously, in both

boxes. UMPIRE: Let, first serve. Robert Federer is aware that his son

has ten Wimbledon finals. An extraordinary record. When he gets

to semifinals, he gets to finals. Another mightily strong serve again

from Milos Raonic. Just over 90 minutes played and so

little between the two. Both guys have plenty of reason to feel good

about where they are at at this stage. Federer, I don't think,

surprisingly, was a bit stiff, perhaps. The body not getting going

for a while cost him early in this match. Somewhat an exploitable game

to lose serve, especially from 30-0 up. How often does that happen? And

very rarely. Milos Raonic took advantage but Federer willed himself

as he did. Raonic battled hard to save those four set points. Get to a

tie-break. It looked like he had a real shot. He blinked, Federer was

there. Milos Raonic looks so composed, and on most days. He used

to have a fierce temper as a junior, Federer himself was. He used to be

very calm. Now he is heading in the opposite direction.

I don't know if he caught it or not, but there was some applause. Big

moment. Quick pace here in this match.

They're not wasting any time, these two.

Nine of 14 for Federer, so far. Not been to the net as frequently as I

would have thought. See if that changes.

Wild! A long way wide. Talked about the reality of double faults in the

Federer game. -- the rarity of double faults. A couple in this

match. Oh! It was there for him. Raonic did a beautiful job of that

running slice. Still he thought he had a break point.

Too strong from Milos Raonic. I think he would prefer to see that

top-spin than the slice. This ball sits up perfectly for Raonic, right

in his strike zone. Trying to get that slice to stay

down below his knees, if he can. He tries that serve so often out there,

you've got to be ready for that. That was only 101 mph.

Brilliant. Great hold from Federer. APPLAUSE

Just enough encouraging signs from Milos Raonic but Federer doing

enough again with this combination. When he first struck that ball, you

see it, it's so high above the net you think it's what to go long. It's

strange today, the speed at which the players swing at the ball it

just drops miraculously, if you are Federer, just inside the baseline.

This is the only way he could have won that point. Just barely missed

it. APPLAUSE

Oh! With a second serve straight down the middle. Raonic holds.

He hasn't lost at this Championships yet. He's got the ball on a string.

He's picked his moment. Getting fired up, these two. It's a searing

shot. He is truly one of the greatest players ever. That may very

well do it! They thoroughly deserved their place in the showpiece event.

What a Super Sunday of sport that will be. The Wimbledon final on BBC

One at 1pm. The Euros final, France versus Portugal, Devon PM on BBC

One. What a day to look forward to. -- 7pm.

COMMENTATOR: Plenty of bars in here. A finely poised match. -- plenty of

buzz. Andy Murray against Tomas Berdych to come. Will it be a first

Grand Slam final for this man, Milos Raonic?

Giving himself every opportunity. Federer serving at 2-3.

Well, Federer returning the favour. Wait a second! When was that photo

taken? Is that Halloween? Please tell me they're not selling that!

APPLAUSE Well, we haven't had a hold to love

for some time, for Federer. As we suspected, not a huge number

of elongated rallies. ' unlucky for Raonic there, it

clipped the tape. Ran into the net well and finished

off beautifully. Extremely difficult to lob from that position, so allows

Raonic to get closer to the net. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Is a masterstroke again from Federer. They stand for him now, two

break points. In the last set he was able to save

four break points, Raonic. He has to do so again here.

Is out! Federer strikes first in this first set. He has the break.

Raonic, for the first time, just a little bit loose.

It just shows you, when you play a guy this good, you've got to keep

your intensity high the whole way, you can't afford any slip-ups. He

gave Federer time to hit that forehand again. He felt anxiety to

make something happen, and delivered a total mis-hit. Again, a double

fault in there, which made it seven from Raonic. He was averaging three

a match coming into this one. Again, when you have Roger Federer on the

other side of the net, it just does things to you. Have you just chase

it a bit more or you certainly feel a bit tighter. -- perhaps you just

chase it. It's the first time he's lost... It's not like Federer is

blowing him off the court on the return. Well, Raonic is going to

have to find something to find a way back into this. Third set, Federer

with the break. APPLAUSE

He did everything asked of him there, Raonic, until the final

moment. That volley was a direct result of the last game.

APPLAUSE Raonic needs a response now, because

he is looking slightly wayward and, again, chatting away to himself.

APPLAUSE Federer moves on and moves closer to

a two sets to one lead. You just sense that when a guy

starts to give a bit, as Raonic has just done...

UMPIRE: Mr Federer is challenging the call on the left service line.

The ball was called in. Not a great history with challenges,

Federer. That continues. UMPIRE: Mr Federer is challenging

the call on the left service line. The ball was called in. It might be

a hold of serve. Depends on the result of this challenge. Just good

enough. It might count for very little in a few moments's time.

Federer will still serve for the set but at least Raonic again asks the

question. If you were to put your coach's hat on and go out there and

speak to Raonic, if the rules changed, what would you say as his

level has dropped slightly? Well, it seems a bit surprising but a couple

of things I've seen from Federer like his tendencies on serve, which

I think he should have been expecting, but of course it's easy

to be the back-seat driver. "Well, You should do this". I've been

fortunate enough to be on this court many times playing and it's a whole

lot tougher when you're playing someone this great. This is arguably

the greatest player that's ever lived, desperately trying to win one

more major. You can feel it is, the people watching can feel it, and

that can get to anyone. Dan Evans spoke of how he would try to push

Federer hard and when he got there and Federer was on the other side of

the neck his body and his mind went missing for a while. Raonic

certainly has the ability. After mis-hitting returns like that,

play it safe to the centre of the court. Hit it with the same

authority. UMPIRE: Mr Raonic is challenging the

call on the left baseline. He probably knew the challenge

acrobatics baseball was going out, so good challenge from Raonic. -- he

probably knew that the ball was going out, so good challenge. Yes.

He plays so fast too, Federer. He is into a rhythm now and he moves to

three set points. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

He leaves on Centre Court in this semifinal, from a set down to two

sets to one. The tie-break in the second set

could have been much closer, but Federer in control now.

Come on Andy! Come on Andy! Come on Andy!

COMMENTATOR: You got a guy like that... You follow.

STUDIO And when the match is completed on

Centre Court, no doubt we will hear a little more of that "Come on,

Andy!" He is second on centre, taking on Tomas Berdych. Back we go

to set number one. What a way to take the second set from Federer. He

is one set away from his third consecutive Wimbledon final, his

11th in all. There could still be a way back for Milos Raonic, the way

he played in the first set. But it is Federer looking to take his step

to the final, a possible 18th Grand Slam title. Didn't this guy have

surgery? Ms the French Open and have a lot of rest? Not this guy!

LAUGHTER Federer did Ms the French Open. --

did miss. We're going to find out what Raonic

is made of. A long look from Federer to the

umpire. Persuaded not to challenge. Well, the ideal start to set number

four, for Raonic. If I were Raonic, I would try to slow things down.

It's really being played at Federer's rhythm. Going so fast,

your mind can fog up a bit trying to figure out what to do to get back.

Need to take advantage of every second he's on this court. He

certainly hasn't been out there as often as Federer.

Hitting that wide serve to his backhand. To me, rip it up the line.

Once Federer does get into his rhythm, as you say, you have to play

at a server's speed, maybe an extra dab of a towel or two. He's on roll

now. So, something to behold now from

Federer. They hold to love from Raonic and then that one from

Federer, moving swiftly along. -- a hold. He was through that game in

about a minute. He's played more service games when he is held in a

minute or less than anyone, by far. -- when he has held in a minute or

less. He is getting better as time goes

on, not worse. Raonic with the new balls.

The server is having a field day so far in this third set.

APPLAUSE Normal service resumed.

APPLAUSE Another emphatic hold of serve from

Milos Raonic. A determined look about him again.

He must still believe that this can be done, and of course it can.

This has not been an exceptionally physical match. Not a lot of long

rallies, as anticipated. This Swiss Davis Cup captain, bottom left, has

been with Federer for some time. Ivan Ljubicic should and then his

video alongside him. His fitness trainer is not there. One of the

great things to admire about Federer is his fitness and how robust he has

been throughout his career. Just starting to show some signs of

frailty. Yeah, exactly, mortality! But he really has been an example in

terms of his longevity. He has put his body through the mill but he has

been a tremendous athlete for so long. Stefan Edberg no longer

working with him as a coach but still here admiring, with so many

others. A good friend of Federer's. It seems like when he moves he is

just floating about the court. Took one in the side, handled it

well. Trying desperately to make some type

of impact on Federer's serve, Milos. The unforced error numbers are

massively in Federer's favour. As you said, getting stronger as

this match goes on, Federer. UMPIRE: Mr Rennick is challenging a

call on the left baseline. The ball was called in.

His eyes deceived him. Federer holds.

UMPIRE: Mr Raonic has two challenges remaining.

Relying increasingly on the serve will

Wonderfully done by Raonic. The crowd gasped at the return from

Federer. And again, the return whistles back

from the racket of Federer. A risky move to hit a serve like

that with his forehand. You are asking for trouble.

That is wide. Deep trouble now for Milos Raonic. Federer goes from

strength to strength. Hasn't taken many, but two chances

here. Just that slight lift in case from

Raonic. Just a bit more worried. Still one break point to see off.

Raonic stands firm again. Expected that Federer would hit a slice

across court. He couldn't get it there, but to hit a beautiful shot.

That serve to the body again, though, working well.

APPLAUSE Such depth fan Federer -- from

Federer. There it is a game. Not even Federer

can chase that one down. When he hit your volley, you don't

have to go too much. Not even with Federer. He had a lot of court to

work with. He's thinking he had to hit it

harder, closer to the line. Not on that one.

What a hold. What a hard-working hold again for Milos Raonic. So, so

important. Two break points stared down. Big opportunity for Federer.

Just when all momentum seemed to be moving with him, his level had

lifted, but he couldn't quite complete the job there.

Raonic, we saw his family and friends and coaching staff urging

him on in this game. He responded so well.

At the least he gets a couple of cents for that? A couple of dollars?

At that moment, he was rushing, hyped up. He was having a hard time

thinking clearly, but he ended up with a big, big forehand when he

desperately needed it. Federer has been near-perfect on the serve so

far in this set. It is long. Creeping into the net

again. Absolutely the right play to keep the pressure on Federer.

Beautifully done by Raonic. Hit his slice just low enough.

Below the net, a beautiful stroke there.

Can't quite match Raonic four aces, -- four aces.

Best game that Raonic has had off the return in quite a while. There

he goes again, though. APPLAUSE

It was a fault. Not as convincing as his previous

service games. You have to be disciplined when you

play Federer. He was way, way behind the baseline.

Once again, Federer senses the opportunity.

That serve came down at one for four miles per hour. -- 100 44 mph. He

needed a good forehand to get out of that point.

It seems like he has found a second wind but is also jacked up right

now. So tense. An extremely dicey moment for him.

UMPIRE: Mr Federer is a call the left service line. The ball was

called in. It is out. By some distance.

Well done to Federer for even getting that point.

He is hanging in well at the moment, Raonic. It does feel like that at

times. His father leads the applause. Just a few more

opportunities seem to be arising for Federer more than for the Canadian.

He played his best return game for quite awhile the last time. It is

looking up for him in that sense. I feel he is playing with more energy,

but he's got to control his aggression a bit better. Federer is

so eager all the time. Just flicks a bit of hair raises an eyebrow.

Because he has been here so many times before, this is his comfort

zone. It is hard to be comfortable here, but he does a magnificent job.

There will certainly be tension for Federer, even though it doesn't

show. An 18th Grand Slam title at stake here. Novak Djokovic left the

stage earlier, so the chance has certainly increased.

Got to harness his energy. He has to focus on using it on putting a bit

more on the return. A very different Federer to the one

we saw in the first set. More on first error. His serve wasn't so

potent. It's right on the line. Played

around the net for a moment in that rally.

Still Federer making hit that extra shot. -- made him hit.

Raonic has to be disciplined and maybe play a safer ball to the

centre of the court. Must have more margin than he did on that.

That was the first ball where he really changed things up. Used his

kick to his advantage. He has got to keep mixing up his serves.

Even at these crazy speeds he's heating at. -- hitting.

APPLAUSE Come on! A come on from Federer.

CHEERING Presence at the net from Federer.

He didn't see that coming, he snuck in on him. That was beautiful play.

Tension increases. CHEERING

It is long and here is the moment, the opportunity for Federer.

Milos Raonic has withstood some pressure, some break points in this

match. APPLAUSE

What a serve under that pressure. Trying to scuttle round onto the

forehand. Two powerful this time from Raonic.

He has had some absolutely tremendous body serves. Federer

doing a good job gain of fighting it off.

So, so impressive from Milos Raonic. Weathers the storm on this occasion.

He'll be looking for sanctuary in the tie-break, perhaps. What an

opportunity that was for Roger Federer. Again, whenever he has been

put under the pressure, he has responded well. My goodness, he has

had to see off some break points. He is playing perhaps the greatest

player that ever lived and he has risen to the occasion for the most

part. He has played well, served really big. You have to serve big.

You could feel the tension. It was so quiet in here. They are

anticipating that Federer break. This young man, this Canadian. He

moved there from Montenegro when he was young. Not surprising to see

these type of numbers with his serve. He has fought hard. Federer

has gotten better and better as this much has gone on. Seems to have more

energy than he has had for quite a while. Hopefully you can use that to

his advantage. Federer is just amazing.

Even the greatest will feel the tension.

Novak Djokovic and Murray are the ones for the return. You can see how

well the return sets up the deep ball.

UMPIRE: Mr Federer is challenging a call on the right line. The ball was

called out. Another great return from Raonic. He

was ready for it. UMPIRE: Mr Federer has two

challenges remaining. The second serve to try and put

away, but you have to take these small chances when you get them. It

wasn't a small chance - that was a huge chance for him.

Flapping his arms and staring to his support group.

Well, the umpire steps in, Federer is challenging. The ball was called

out. It was called wide, the umpire was wrong, so Federer holds.

Again, some encouragement for Raonic that there were moments there where

he got a glimpse of things. Both guys did, but that first 15-30, the

back and micro, then 30-30, he chose to play safe. -- the backhand.

Swatted away by Federer, you can watch the response sail long.

Federer strokes it away, and again he is closing in. This is an

incredible shot. That is a great get, what a shot

from Raonic! Every stroke in that rally was great, including Federer's

passing shot. All six was necessary to get to that. -- all 6'5".

Again, he is coming up with the answers when put under the cosh,

from 0- 30, hauling himself back in. Raonic eventually wears him down and

holds, a vital, vital hold. Again, he knows at the very least he will

have a tie-break here. This is pretty outstanding stuff from both

these guys, stepping it up big time. Raonic answering the bell again

here, it was not looking good at 0-30, but he deserves to feel that

way, to get that old. I remember a different proposition against a

different player, when he came from two sets down against avid coffin,

he has got plenty of fighting qualities. -- David coffin. That was

in the fourth round. He has never done that, it gives you a new level

of confidence and belief that it can be done. A lot harder against this

guy, to even come from 2-1 down, than it would be 2-1 against Goffin,

that is for sure. He needs to put himself in position to have a

chance. There was an opportunity in the previous service game for

Raonic. Federer would be taken to a fifth set, as he was against Marin

Cilic, when he came from 2-0 down. New balls, serving to stay in the

set. Oh, great return, a little help from

the net, but brilliant again. The comfort he had was that he knew that

he just had to get it into the court, that was a good return by

Raonic. Hitting that at 30-30 would have

given him a set point in the last game.

Only number three in the double fault states from -- stakes from

Federer. That is superb, superb from Raonic,

what touch! And he takes on soft now to the brink. -- takes himself. Just

a few moments ago, it scarcely seemed possible, Federer in control

of this game, but set point Raonic. Wow! We have seen the best volley he

has hit the entire match and the best return right there. Get the

speed gun on that one. Set point once more.

Just devoured that second serve, Raonic.

Oh, it is wide. Another chance for Raonic.

Oh, he has it, into a fifth set we go! Milos Raonic stuns Federer - and

most of the Centre Court crowd. We go on.

That was an absolutely incredible game by Raonic, he was 40-0 down. He

ripped that four when I said, it is easier to do it at 30-30, Federer,

amazing, served two doubles in a row. Almost as amazingly he hit the

ball right back to him, he is a big guy, not as quick as some of these

other guys. I mean, he got a look at a past there. Again, we talked about

it, two double fault in the entire championship for Federer, so that

was the pressure, the tension in that game. Let's have a look at the

stats in that set. Murray fans, stands down for a little while

longer. Raonic finally, I felt, he found

this extra gear. I'm not even sure he knew he had it. But he was able

to weather the storm a couple of times off his serve, but you could

feel that his energy was higher. It got to Federer. I always wonder why

a guy, Tsonga did the same thing, ... They are looking at Federer's

knee, I believe. Talk about a of events.

I was just going to finish, sorry, why would a guy, playing a game like

that, Tsonga did this against Murray, leave the court? Well,

exactly. When you have got this unbelievable momentum. It really

makes a difference one way or the other. They say any as camp that

Federer is getting his knee looked at, or his leg? He is not going to

sit there well Federer gets treatment.

As we watch Federer, I wonder how... Dealing with this, as a commentator

you call it, but as a coach as well, we see the coaches watching, and it

is difficult, you have that had to wear as well, it can't be easy. --

hat. I feel extremely fortunate to have a small part of this, these

guys are incredible to watch, trying to help a guy reaches potential,

that makes it that much more pleasurable. And to watch this guy

over the years, I hardly call what I am doing here a job, that is for

sure. This has turned out to be quite the... The ATP trainer does a

great job for the players, very dependable, a lot of the players

have their own people you can see some of those have been Raonic's

box, but once the match starts, they are not allowed to work on them

anymore. He was allowed to get messages under the pitch, that is a

luxury that they had. I am told that Jose Mourinho is here, he is on the

ground somewhere. He is here today this was where Raonic to quite a bit

of time at the end of the second set. I thought that the crowd might

turn on him, they weren't too happy. The momentum daily shifts to

Federer. Obviously, most of that have to do with his quality of play,

not just waiting five minutes. Here he is now, does he know that Federer

has been treated? I doubt it. And bye time. Very interesting, the

comparison with Tsonga against Murray, that is absolutely apt,

because a lot of people are saying, you have got that momentum, if you

do not need to take the break... Had a break point in the first game. So

one set for a place in the final of the men's singles.

One thing we did see from Raonic, he was getting a little bit quicker

under pressure, reboot and go back to his normal pace now.

Into double figures on the double faults.

That is the first time I have seen him do what he did a number of times

earlier, step back, give themselves a bit more time to hit through the

second serve. That serve into the body draws a few

gasps and brings a service told for Raonic. -- hold. There is always

that slight initiative of the advantage, it goes the way of Raonic

in this final set. Paddy won the tie-break, it wouldn't have been the

case. Pretty important here. -- had he won.

So, Federer, how is his fitness and stamina?

Amazingly, the two games that Federer has lost serve he was up

30-0 and 40-0. It becomes important in the fifth set, if you get to

losing your service, you can lose the match. You need to hold serve

until the pressure really ramps up, as it did against Roger.

That is 140 again, a nod from Carlos Moya, the French over-champions back

in 1998. -- French Open. Hard to believe that was a second

serve. That was 130, goodness me, nearing three hours, then, on Centre

Court, and in the early stages of this deciding set. 144 in the first,

just eased back on the throttle to 130. I think he is jacked that he is

still at there, he has got a shot at this, he has never been in a Grand

Slam, Wimbledon final. Tell us what it feels like to be there, you have

got that adrenaline, it is useful, but it is trying to reign it in,

control it, channel it. Easier said than done! He has worked extremely

hard on and off the court to get himself fit enough, his body

resilient enough that he can handle himself in this, so he has got to be

feeling good that something kicked in. He did have trouble, he was

rushing a little bit, that is understandable when you are playing

somebody like Federer. But he was able to sort of stick with it, and

that forehand, on break point down, way back when, quite a bit more

important. Is there are none the forecast? Is that why we are... --

is there rein in the forecast? Again, Milos Raonic waits for time

to be called, and then just a couple of moments more. So close to the

Australian over-finals this year, lost in five sets in the semifinal

to Andy Murray. -- the Australian Open final this year.

Before last year, or before last match, he had not played a

five-setter in almost a year, he came from two sets down at the US

Open, but that cost him the next match against Cilic. I wonder if

that will happen today. Trying to pump himself up, because

Raonic is doing a good job of taking the crowd out of it, at least

temporarily. I really don't know why, I think it

was going in either way. It wasn't that long ago we had that

wonderful read on serve, Federer - not here now. -- wonderful rhythm.

Oh, it is good, Federer down! Raonic has the break point to come. It is

not often you see Roger Federer lying prone on Centre Court. I don't

know if I've ever seen it, except when he has won the tournament! An

amazing point. He is calling the trainer right now.

There was nothing in that slip, something gave way. The crowd are

chuckling, but this is not good at all.

He caught his toe. You can put direct strain on the knee. He says

he is OK. This is break point for Raonic. What moments in this matter

now. We talked about Federer being in his cockpit zone, he is far from

it now. He is fine and fighting now,

Federer. Raonic is still fighting, believing

that a break can be his. Even more than he had ever believed when he

has got a shot at getting to the finals here.

And the double fault Demons claim him again. This is the mask of

immortality slipping from Federer and another opportunity for Milos

Raonic. That is extraordinary from Milos

Raonic! He has the break, he has the edge in the deciding set. And what a

points to make the breakthrough. That was truly amazing by Raonic.

Federer was doing everything possible. Understandably elated.

Keep thinking says Carlos Moya. That is a killer, when you just toss

in that. And now outlasting Federer in the

rallies. Extremely tough angles of that for of Federer. Dasher

forehand. And the brake is backed up with a

rock-solid service game. They believe and he believes, that again

in that fourth set when Roger Federer was playing vintage Roger

Federer it did not seem possible. I say possible, but it did not seem

likely. It did not seem likely because of Federer had it all going

his way. He had a couple of break point chances. There was an

extremely difficult forehand that saved Raonic. You could not script

this, that it would go on and on. Look at that shot right there. Just

an absolutely amazing feeling for this guy, never has been in a Grand

Slam final. To see that ball finally go by Federer. He would not mind if

he wins this watching the replay of that shot. He is getting stronger

now. But Federer is one of the greatest, perhaps the greatest, of

all-time. Good also by Raonic again. He is

moving better. The energy is certainly with him.

Again the return, what a return. Stretched out like a giant wing and

beat it back. He is cutting it off, he does a beautiful job again.

And Federer has to cling on here. A break down against Raonic is bad

enough, two breaks would be farewell.

UMPIRE: Mr Federer is challenging the ball on the right line. The ball

was called out. I fear for Federer here. Oh, no. A big point.

Oh, again, the same shot and the same result.

And they will try and lift him, but Federer is staring into the abyss.

Again chasing it down, Raonic. A really excellent sliced backhand.

This is it if he can win this point. But he does not, Federer once again

with the answer. Nearly again, but Federer is digging

into all of his reserves. What a huge game, what a huge effort

from Roger Federer. He avoids the double break. Hanging on by his

fingernails. Time for a change. It will give

Raonic a little extra time to think about this.

Shocked that a couple of sets ago were coming off. Another excellent

volley by Raonic. Mistakes again drawn from Federer.

He cuts a rather we reconfigure. -- weary figure.

Closer and closer still to his first major final, Milos Raonic. What a

mountain to climb for Federer. It has never been closer than this,

that has been sure. One Wimbledon semi, one Australian Open semi where

he was set away. Now one game from the Wimbledon final. You can do all

the coaching in the world and work out how you are going to play a

match, but you cannot prepare for these moments because that comes

down to nerve and you have to have that within you to remain composed.

It is part of why you go through these other experiences and try and

learn from the losses so when you are in this position you are better

able to handle it. I would like to check his heart rate right now. I am

not talking about him, I am talking about Raonic, who has done an

exceptional job in this position. Federer, looking less than solid

now, serving to stay in the championship.

He is thinking about preparing himself for that moment we talked

about. Still life in Federer, still

glimpses of the old brilliance. And now he will throw everything into

this service game of Milos Raonic. Perhaps the biggest service game of

Milos Raonic's career. And the swell of noise subsides

inside Centre Court. New balls and a chance to serve for a place in the

final. And when the pressure has come down

and when the moment has been here, Milos Raonic is showing no signs of

nerves. Three match points. It is wide! He has it, Raonic goes

to his first final. And Federer falls, knocked down, knocked out by

Milos Raonic. The dream is over for Federer, that Milos Raonic is

through to his first Grand Slam final. It will be here at Wimbledon

on Sunday. What moments for him, what a triumph.

Think about what that young man has accomplished. He is an amazing

champion and to come back from that position... That was really big. The

crowd is going to give it up for this seven times champion Andy Fite

that Raonic Dave. All Milos Raonic's family and friends and supporters

have time to savour. But perhaps the light is fading on this great man's

career, Federer. He will be back again to try, I am sure, but not

today. But Centre Court loves him still.

It is hard to take for a great champion, but Milos Raonic again is

through to his first Grand Slam final and it will be here at

Wimbledon. He is all smiles and signatures and off to prepare for

Sunday. What will you tell him after that performance? Amazing. It was

not just his serve commie he showed a lot of heart, he showed a lot of

fight. He found another gear which I do not even know he knew he even

had. He had some quality shots. Incredible volleys, huge forehands,

you name it, he put it all together at the right moment. A proud code in

here and it will be Milos Raonic on Sunday against either Andy Murray or

Tomas Berdych. No further for Roger Federer. It ends in five sets

against Milos Raonic. Let's get the thoughts of the winner.

Many congratulations, you are through to the final. Despite your

emotions, you have beaten a great champion today. It was an incredible

comeback, I was struggling in the third and fourth set, he was playing

some good tennis. Just on a little opening and managed to turn it

around and finished off a great match. What impact will this have at

home? You either first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam final. It will

be a great impact if I can win, so that is what I have to focus on

first and hopefully it will have a great impact. Your mother and father

are sitting in the box and watching the matches and in the semifinal

they look so calm. Yes, they are not. I am sure they will be taking a

little nap right now to ease off their emotions. I am sure I will as

well. But it is a great feeling to play in my first final. You have a

great coaching team and have added John McEnroe to it. What sort of

influence has he had? What he told me today, go out there and leave it

all out there. I showed a lot of emotion and I was always positive. I

had not won my best matches in my history and that is what made the

difference. And his experience on final state coming he will give you

some nuggets that will help? I hope so. He gave me plenty of help today,

so did Carlos, most of them winning slams and playing in a lot of

semifinals. Between now and Sunday, how would you handle the emotion?

Try to sort of push it down and enjoy the moment and really focus on

the task at hand. I am by no means done. It will give me something to

keep my eye line on and my site on and I will try to progress. And Andy

Murray in the final, if it is him, promises to be an intriguing match.

Yes, we played at Queen's a few weeks ago and I told him that I

hoped I could get a rematch. But either way, I have but to prepare

myself and do the best I can. Well done.

Thank you very much. SUE BARKER: It was all Federer towards the end of

the fourth set and then Milos Raonic got a sniff of a chance and he took

it and on the big serve, the big forehand, it was all working for him

and Federer had no answer in the fifth and final set. Maybe that five

set match against Marin Cilic did affect him. But you cannot take

anything away from Milos Raonic who won the big points and he is through

to his first ever Grand Slam final and it is here at Wimbledon. Coach

Carlos Moya and John McEnroe will be delighted with their man. He is

through to the Wimbledon final on Sunday. So, Centre Court awaits and

the hill awaits as well, because next on court Tomas Berdych walks on

court to take on Britain's number one, Andy Murray. He is the

favourite, the man with the highest ranking in the draw. Before we talk

about this match, let's show you his route to the final.

Never lost an opening match at Wimbledon, Andy Murray. This could

be the first of seven. Job done for Andy Murray in straight sets.

That is beautiful. He is a master, but even by his standards that was

something special. What a wonderful tennis rally,

Murray coming out on top. Smoothly through the first week of this

year's Wimbledon. The most eagerly anticipated confrontation of

Wimbledon 2016. Nick Kyrgios is really on the ropes now. Clinical

and he is a quarterfinalist yet again. He is getting his engine

running here. He has not lost a set at this Championships yet. That is

why. Murray does the hours. He is not out of this match yet.

Extraordinary physical power, we are going the distance on Centre Court.

What a return. And that is it. A victory for willpower.

SUE BARKER: Murray showing all his competitive spirit saying, I am not

going to lose this match. First of all, your reaction to what we saw

just now. Roger Federer looked like he was a game away from getting back

to the locker in the fourth set. He had a lot of opportunities, but he

was not able to get that break and then he played a loose game from

40-0 up when it was 5-6 in the fourth set. But Milos Raonic stuck

at it and he kept playing big and he passed really well on big, important

points. We talked about how would Milos Raonic react in those crucial

moments. The answer is very well. As Leighton was saying, when you have

got a serve like that, if you have not got a break of serve, it is very

difficult. Although Federer was up 2-1, unless he was able to get that

break or a tie-break, he was not in control of the match and he played a

couple of loose points to suddenly lose the fourth set and then he was

behind, serving second in the fifth set. All credit to Milos Raonic who

has played incredibly. He played well at Queen's and he has

maintained that form at Wimbledon and he will be a threat to who ever

he plays in the final. He has got the big serve, but he played some

great forehands. I thought he would have hit easy passes, but he had

Roger on the full stretch and write to the end he kept playing his game

plan and did not sway away from that at all, even after losing the second

and third sets. McEnroe was saying, he is not mixing up the serve

enough, almost coaching him from the commentary box.

What he did well was use the body serve, because Federer, like Murray,

is good on the stretch at blocking the ball back, but at 140 mph

straight at you, that is difficult to return. His serving has been

absolutely amazing, it will be a cornerstone of his game want any

sevens, certainly on grass. You know Federer will make no excuses at all,

but having the trainer had, maybe the five set match against Cilic was

taking a toll. It probably did, he has not played a lot of tennis

throughout this year, he pulled out of the French Open, has not played a

lot of big matches. There will be questions about how he bounced back

from the match against Cilic, that could have been the difference.

Losing his first-ever Wimbledon semifinal, and emotional wave as he

left court. There were a lot of disappointed fans when we came out,

people could not quite believe what they had seen, just assuming that he

would get through that match. As is the case after a really long match,

a lot of people want to go and get some fresh air, get a jig, go to the

bathroom, and Murray coming out. JB match, I hope everyone will get back

in quickly. -- coming out for such a big match. There was not much

applause at all, they are not wasting any time, here comes Tomas

Berdych and Andy Murray. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

And you just know, Tim, everyone to miss thinking, all he has got to do

is beat Tomas Berdych and Milos Raonic and he is Wimbledon champion

again, it sounds easy! -- everyone at home is thinking.

Some were thinking that after Djokovic had lost the tournament, it

was his turn to win, but that is the last thing that Andy will be

thinking, he understands, as the matches move on, they will get

harder, and Tomas Berdych has been a Wimbledon finalist in the past, he

has got a big grass court game, he knows he has to perform, and Murray

has been playing exceptionally well, and I expect him to come through

this. He has also got the belief, he has beaten Federer and Djokovic

here. He probably has not been playing his best tennis throughout

the year, he had a really nice draw leading through to get to the

semifinals as well, but he has such a dangerous game, and he can really

push guys, because he generates so much easy power from both the

forehand and the backhand. Murray has been protected, playing under

the roof on Centre Court, but Tomas has been playing everywhere, in the

rain and in the darkness, he has done it the hard way. That first

week, if you were not on Centre Court, it was difficult, so many

interruptions, having to come and return to complete matches on the

second day. The match against Jiri Vesely was really important, they

stopped at 2-2, he came back to win the fifth. He will be delighted

where he is at right now, he probably comes into this match with

much less pressure and expectation and Andy Murray. He is a dangerous

player, as we talked about. He played four days in a row, then he

played Lucas Pouille, and he will have been pleased to get that done

quickly, he has caught up. It was an important win for him, he was meant

to win that, the quarterfinal of a slam, not one of the big three or

four players for a change. Normally he was the guy who would have to

come up against one of the top four guys, always the underdog, so he

will enjoy coming out in the semifinals. He is over 30 now, he

senses this could be a really big opportunity to make another

Wimbledon final, and the possibility of playing Milos Raonic in the final

now. When you look at the head Murray has won the last four, Tomas

has only won one of one set. Murray has a record of 13-2 against Tsonga,

and I was surprised at the success that Murray has got against Berdych,

it suggests he can take the racquet out of his hand, he has got such

firepower, he serves huge, six foot five, such a keen ball striker, hits

it flat, really gets the ball to go through the court. If Murray were to

get a little passive, get behind the baseline, that is when Berdych can

have an impact. We were talking about the Murray second serve

earlier in the programme, how will that be a factor against Tomas?

Murray will definitely go after it, I saw it at the Aussie Open, it was

an important shot for him, to try to get the initiative on Andy's serve,

taking control of the point. Movement, they are so different,

Andy moves on so well from the back of the court, but Tomas can get

wrong-footed, and on grass court he can get the ball in behind him. Andy

will try to get the angles, TPIM on the run the whole time. Very much

so, if they take the surface out of the equation, that is where Murray

has the advantage, he can keep the ball low against the big man. If he

can hit behind him, not so good at changing direction, that is where

Murray can have a big impact and probably will prove the difference

today. And working with Lendl, coming forward more, not his natural

game, he likes to be a counterpuncher, but he is convincing

himself to do it for the whole match. He has got to keep backing

himself, and he did it well against Tsonga, especially when is an get at

his second hand off the racquet and went for the sliced option. -- when

Tsonga took. It is something he can do a lot more, but it gets tougher

as the tournament goes on, when you play better players who can hit

winners from anywhere on the court. The approach has got to be good,

because Tomas has got a heavy ball, he can pass. We have seen it in

doubles as well, how good a volleyer Andy is. I agree with Lleyton, he

can use more, he is very comfortable at the net, he has got good

technique, he understands where to move to cover the angles. A lot of

the time when it comes to the net, he is coming in behind such good

approach shots, so it is definitely an option, and it still works well

on a grass court. Although he had a few little runs in his match against

Tsonga, he seems more focused, such a great competitor, prove that at

the beginning of the fifth set. It was positive energy, and it is great

for him to let out some of that frustration but not get overwrought,

to not keep it in. If he is using it in the right way, it is a great

thing for him, he gets the crowd involved. As we saw at the Olympics

and when he won the Wimbledon title, that is when he plays his best

tennis. He needs to use the crowd, you used to like doing that. The

support he has is fantastic, and in a match of this nature it can put

pressure on his opponent. Yeah, Berdych has played here many times

before, he has been in the final, but this is Murray's home right now.

Berdych is 30, as you say, he hates being one of the better players

never to have won a Grand Slam. It is a tough one, because he feels

like he has not been able to take that next step and be a dominant

force, and you see a guy like Stan Wawrinka come past, and when he won

at the Australian Open, he beat Tomas any semifinal, and that could

have been his chance to win a first major. He certainly wants to try to

one before he finishes his career, and if he can beat Andy Murray, play

the match of his life, it opens up for him. What will Lendl have been

telling Andy Murray today? He has got to get as many balls back in

play as he can off the return of serve, and when he can neutralise

the play from the back of the court, he has to make Berdych MOOC. Any

time that Berdych is getting his feet planted, that is when he can

make life difficult for Murray. If he can get him moving, uses variety,

that is where he will have an impact. Get him off balance. As much

as possible, and moving forward will be important. Tomas does not defend

well, especially out of his backhand corner, he wants to get two hands on

his racquet. That is going to be an important play. Put pressure on his

second serve as well, sometimes it can get a little shaky in big

moments. Lovely watching Ivan and Jayme Doll guard up, as soon as the

handshake was gone, he was off! And other important aspect is that it is

windy, and Berdych has a very high ball toss, which is not easy to

control,. If he is to get second serves, that is where Murray can put

pressure on and make him feel how difficult it is to serve. Everyone

from the UK is used to blustery conditions! He is one of the best at

it. Thank you very much, they are on their way to the commentary box for

the semifinal, Milos Raonic is the blue, who will meet him in the

final, Murray or Berdych? Over to Andrew Castle.

Suit, thank you very much indeed, such a buzz around here after the

first semifinal, and now these players will feel, Andy Murray being

made to wait after a Federer classic, coming out second best this

time, and now Tomas Berdych having a crack at Andy Murray, who has been

the favourite for quite some time to win these championships after Sam

Querrey defeated Novak Djokovic, the holder of all four Grand Slams.

Australia, France, Wimbledon, USA simultaneously. Ivan Lendl has been

a captivating story for the British press, Andy Murray announcing the

Irvin land as his coach once again the day before Queen's Club. -- and

housing Ivan Lendl. He was tested against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, emerging

into the semifinal to play Tomas Berdych. Approaching five o'clock,

then, Friday evening, I hope you have had a great week, settle down

with us and enjoy this semifinal at Wimbledon!

First set, Andy Murray to serve. Ready? Play.

The Speaker of the House on the left, John Bercow, a decent tennis

player, Essex number one in his youth.

So, gentlemen, the most pressing question is, how do we say Berdych?

We have to be united on this! I have asked him how to say it, but I think

it may be beyond us! Berdych? Berdych. Sounds good. Berdych?

Berdych, done! Thomas Toure to serve! -- Tomas to serve! There we

go, backed up by the Brazilian presence in the chair.

For me, that is a classic point, that is what makes Andy Murray so

good. We have already seen, three times in the first two games, he has

gone for almost a sliced continental forehand, getting that one extra

shot back, the wind playing a little bit of havoc for Berdych, Andy with

a real opportunity early here. I think it also emphasised the

difference in movement, Murray so good on the stretch, on the run,

using his hand skills, whereas Berdych was struggling to change

direction. Page one of the Berdych playbook,

anything short, anything in the middle of the court, surely it will

get the treatment. Second break point.

And that is pressure telling, first break of serve, a 28th break in a

tournament for Andy Murray. He does exert pressure. Carrying on where he

left off in Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in that classic quarterfinal on

Wednesday evening. 2-0. You can see how dangerous Berdych is

when he gets time and he is set, both forehand and backhand he

generates such easy power. Comfortable moving forward as well.

One-way traffic so far, Andy Murray winning the big points in this match

so far, early days. Hits its flat, doesn't he, Berdych?

Comes through the court. Did well to stay in that rally, Murray was

dictating play, he slipped at one stage, but Tomas Berdych...

Too big, too deep. Powerful groundstrokes from the back of the

court, great footwork to get in position to hit the off forehand,

just inches inside the baseline. Giving himself a break point. 101

mph on the forehand. I struggle to serve that fast!

Well done, Tomas Berdych, from the Czech Republic, really well done,

because he was looking like a goner quite early in this set, hung in and

won it. The trouble is, you have got to hold serve against Andy Murray,

and you know when you go out there, it is not going to be easy. I have

got a graphic, I know you cannot reduce tennis matches to stats, but

cast your eye over this. Down the right-hand side, the four

semifinalists, return starts coming into the semifinals. We know Roger

has now gone. Second return points won, on the second serve, 65% for

Murray, unbelievable. Those numbers don't surprise me at all, the two

best returners in the world, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, so out of

the four left in the semifinals, that is one of his biggest

strengths, making guys play that extra ball.

But he will be very disappointed to have lost the initiative when he had

it. That is right, Murray was often a fast starter, coming out, timing

the ball well. As you rightly said, all credits to Berdych, he was

nearly down 3-0, which would not have been the ideal start, but

played a couple of impressive points, back on serve. But certainly

early days. The crowd filtering back in after the first semifinal. They

will do that over the first two or three service games, a very light

refreshment for a Friday evening, the lady there! -- very large. Two

breaks in the first three games. And and Martin, Tomas Berdych's

parents. -- Hannah. He is a former train engineer, she is a doctor.

Very nice. Not something that he is known for, great touch. He is moving

forward extremely well so far, both boys have started extremely well

here, some heavy hitting from the back of the court, but took the

initiative, moving forward, playing a great volley, soft hands to play

from well below the net. Wow... There you go, there is Tomas

Berdych in action right there, bang, bang.

A model of consistency over the years, Tomas Berdych from the Czech

Republic, 30 years of age, ranked number nine, number four last year.

His year end rankings, six, seven, six, seven, seven, six. Is this the

Wimbledon that he can win? Both of the players' parents are

here. The first ace of the match, 18

minutes in. He must be so proud of both the

boys. Tomas Berdych, breakthrough or not

at this stage. In many ways he has been unlucky to have been in this

era with Djokovic, Federer and Rafael Nadal. He beat Federer and

Djokovic in 2010 at Wimbledon and then Rafael Nadal chewed him up in

the final. He looked like, I have got all the way to the final in that

match. A model of consistency. He certainly is and as you reflected in

his year end ranking he has played in the big event, but there has

always been one of the big four to take him out at the latter stages.

As both players will be aware, Milos Raonic in the final, it is a huge

opportunity. They have both come out here and after 19 minutes of play

there is no easing into it, they are hitting Top Gear already and the

quality of tennis is there already to be seen. I remember Jimmy Connors

reading notes from his mother Gloria out on court. I then maybe a couple

of reminders? Yes, and he has done it over the last couple of years.

And he did at the change of ends as well. You would have thought he

would have a game plan in his mind. Evander Lendl and Delgado would have

been through every scenario that could possibly happen when they knew

that they would be facing Tomas Berdych. He is a brilliant actor.

It is that middle section of the court that Murray cannot drop the

ball into, certainly with any pace because Tomas Berdych can really do

some damage. This was not a bad play by Andy,

trying to bring Berdych forward and take him out of his comfort zone.

His hands are not as good as Andy Murray's around the net. He just

over a hit that chipped law. One of the great baddies! It is an

amazing stage, the Centre Court. They are on their best behaviour at

the moment, nothing particularly raucous.

Have a look how low Andy Murray stays to hit this pass. Great racket

head control. It is noticeable that for the first

25 minute of this match how Berdych is not hanging about. He is very

happy hitting ground all day long. And in the context of this match,

how important do you think the first step is for Berdych? I feel it

Murray were to lose it, I could still see the recovery. If Berdych

was to lose it, I think it would be an uphill battle.

I think you are absolutely spot on, Tim. That is why Andy was so

frustrated with himself because he got off to such a good start, having

game points to consolidate that early break and there was a lot of

positive energy. He let Tomas back into this first set.

UMPIRE: New balls, please. One thing I was looking out for, Leighton, in

this match was how hard Tomas Berdych would be hitting the ball.

The temptation to over press can be there when you want something to

happen really badly. I have picked out some average forehand speeds.

Very consistent. We will keep monitoring that. It feels to me like

he is hitting the ball harder now than he has in these other matches.

The match against Jiri Vesely, which went the distance, was huge. He has

been on court for 13 hours. Murray's forehand speeds are considerably

lower than that. Eight, nine, ten miles an hour less. Actually four

miles an hour less in the last few rounds. But he has been going for it

as well. In the draw the matches get harder and he feels like he has to

step it up. He cannot leave it sitting in the middle of the court

for his opponent. He will try and mix it up as much as possible, using

all the spins, but he cannot let this guy gets set at all. And when

you are talking about small martyrs, you are looking at the final half

percent. For miles an hour is probably quite a significant

difference. You talk about the movement aspects

of Berdych, it is also the defensive skills. When he is the balance he is

using the sliced to stay in the point.

And Andy Murray staying in and stayed aggressive on the second

serve. In the second game he was able to draw a double fault because

of it. The second serve, get it back in

play, goal number one. He will be disappointed with that. It is very

unusual to see Andy Murray miss second serve returns.

He has pulled that wide from the forehand side and once again Murray

edges ahead. Everyone on their feet, physios and trainers. The team

members are delighted with that. And for all of Berdych's ball striking

skills, how powerfully where he can hit the ball, in the big point there

is very little margin for error. Looking to be aggressive, but

missing the spot. Giving Murray the break to serve out the first set.

It is a credit to Andy Murray's movement as well because he makes

the Court feel so small for his opponents because of his defensive

skills. He gets so many balls back they feel like they have got to

paint the lines to get it past him. Mum and dad Berdych with their

daughter-in-law Esther. Married 51 weeks ago. In the town hall.

Errors are flowing from the Berdych racket. Murray asks the question

again and again. The second semifinal here at

Wimbledon. It is a very tidy set of tennis from

Andy Murray. He lost his serve at once, but he was never behind.

Closing it out with his second ace. This is now going to be a very tough

afternoon for Tomas Berdych. One feels the match on Wednesday with

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, the quarterfinal, there is more

versatility in Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's game. How is he going to convince

himself that he is going to win this match? It is a fine line, he has to

get the balance right because he has the ability to generate the power.

But in the last couple of games he can make unforced errors if he gets

too passive. If he over oppresses and makes mistakes, that is not

going to work. One of the telling stats was the one would just put up,

13 unforced errors to one. That is the difference between these guys.

You can see Andy Murray going through the game plan again. It will

be written down on a piece of paper in his bag. So far it is even

surprising how many times Andy Murray has gone for the sliced

forehand, try and get it in play and keep it as low as possible for the

big Tomas Berdych to get to the ball. Berdych is trying to press, he

has been to the net 14 times and has won ten of them. He has done well

with that. I suspect he will continue to see anything short as

fair game. Tomas Berdych, 52 consecutive Grand Slams in a row

after making his debut in the 2003 US Open. He has been a finalist at

Wimbledon and a semifinalist at the others. He has got to win three out

of four set against Andy Murray here to make another final. That is one

thing you need, more first serves. He is only on 50% at the moment and

you cannot give one of the best returners in the world a look at too

many second serves. That is his classic 1-2. But can he

realistically do it for three sets TRACY AUSTIN: You think it is

impossible. It is unlikely. Hawk-Eye came an in 2007 and

replaced Cyclops. You get three challenges and if you are right, you

maintain your challenges at that number. Tomas Berdych maintains his

three challenges. If you are wrong, you lose one.

Both these players will be in action for their respective nations. It is

the Czech Republic versus brands in the quarterfinal of the Davis Cup

coming up. He is twice a winner in the Davis Cup in 2012 and 2013.

Radek Stepanek was alongside him, representing his country at the

Olympic Games. Alongside Andy will be Jamie Murray. They will be

playing Serbia. We have got that on television and on radio. The 15th

and the 17th of July. They will not be grieving totally on Sunday night

when this festival is over. I am afraid that is going to go down

as potentially the worst miss of the Championships. It is a big call, but

there was a huge opportunity here. He did so well coming forward and he

got the net cord. That was an average lob by Andy Murray's

standards, but he just missed this, he was off balance all the time.

That is number one. Maybe I am being unfair!

Quite often we talk about Andy Murray's second serve. He is serving

over 70% first serves, so he is not giving Tomas Berdych many

opportunities to look at it, but he has not been hurt by the second

serve because he is hitting into the body. Berdych has not been able to

get out of the way. Tomas Berdych is on the run. His

seven semifinal at Wimbledon. But Andy Murray is so experienced in

these situations. Quite happy to take his time on that

one and make sure he didn't make the stupid, unforced error. Bjorn Borg

might have made an unforced error once or twice, I can't remember

many! In fact Andy Murray is tied on 51 Wimbledon victories with the

great man, with his wife Patricia there. Bjorn Borg only lost four

times in total. In 81 when he beat corners in the semifinal he picked

up his 41st and last victory. Before you were born, Lleyton! I might have

been six months old. I came to watch that year, the first

time I ever came to Wimbledon, and I watched Bjorn Borg play first round.

Wye who did he play? Give me a couple of minutes. 41 wins in a row

until he lost to McEnroe. Lleyton, how is it being Davis Cup

captain? Congratulations on that appointment. Are you not selecting

yourself for doubles or anything? Not again. It has been a lot of fun

so far. It is totally different working with these guys, but we have

a good crop of young guys coming through. One of the kid is out with

a shoulder injury, but he should be coming back. Jordan Thompson has got

quite a high ranking. But I am passionate about Australian tennis

and trying to help that mixed group coming through. You can see the

outside courts and Henman Hill. Do they still call it, mate? What else

are they going to call it? I spent a lot of time watching another young

Australian who is through to the boys Wimbledon junior final on

Sunday, so we have got some promising young kids coming through.

It is nice to have a look. Tim can tell me better, but both these guys

had really good junior careers. I remember you telling me in the

locker room that Great Britain had this kid coming out, Andy Murray, he

will be this handy. Did you think he would be this good? I always knew he

would be very special, especially when he beat you in San Jose for his

first title. No, what he has gone on to achieve has been incredible. I do

not think it is that easy to predict certainly the magnitude and the

level. I knew he would be a top ten or a top five player who had the

opportunity to win slams, but he is doing all right.

Andrew, is Rennert. Peter? Get back on the search engine!

Did he serve first? He was wearing a cool Filape outfit. -- Fila.

How awesome is this! Not a bad drop volley here, but how Andy Murray,

sprinting forward, can still keep his racket head so steady to push it

down the line, really guided up the far side line.

Par, this is good, this defence that we are seeing from Murray today is

out of this world. And when he was pulled wide off the big forehand

return, the ability to come two three paces over, that is training,

as well as control, wonderful to watch.

The weather has been getting steadily clearer, and the breeze has

dropped over the last few minutes, so feeling a bit warmer. Into happy

hour nicely here. Approaching six o'clock.

Two for the price of one? In 12 minutes' time!

Or one for the price of two? Some might say that about the prices

here! Murray trying to take the second

serve early, but when you see the return land in the middle of the

court, he is really out of position, and Berdych able to take advantage.

That was a great change of pace first serve, only one and four miles

per hour, but right into the body of Murray. It is like cricket,

sometimes the slower deliveries, once you have been facing the

quicker ones, are more difficult. This is clever tennis, he tried this

a couple of times earlier in the first set. It didn't quite work, but

he has got such good hands to play that drop shot and bring Berdych

forward, make him feel uncomfortable, he is not coming in

on his terms. Roger Federer was up 40-0 at the end

of the first set, and that proved pretty costly, Tomas Berdych was

40-0 up at in this game, now facing break point.

UMPIRE: Let, first service. Ivan Lendl used to have an

enormously high ball toss, watch how high Berdych throws it up, a peak of

about 4.4 metres, really stretches it up, drags it down into the net.

Murray is like a limp but on these return games. -- limpet.

That is what he needed to come up with, just to get to his advantage.

He had 40-0 earlier in this game, then Murray's second serve returns

were very crisp as the game went on. Oh, how was that, right on the line,

beautiful touch. I think he wanted to volley it, but

just feathered it on the backhand half-volley and onto the line.

Berdych escapes, break point saved, he will be happy with that. Just

under an hour played, once said to Andy Murray, on serve in the second.

Shall we see who is in the Royal box today?

I am not the wiser! Oh, that is Diana Carney and Mark Carney, the

Governor of the Bank of England, looking much happier than he has

over the last few weeks! We should ask him what he will do about is

dressed raids! Gives the poor bloke a rest! -- about interest rates.

Talk about pressure! It can get to some people, but I do not think

Tomas Berdych has played badly here, he has come out with the right game

plan. He certainly needed to stake in after that first set, he didn't

want to go down a break, because Murray is such a good front runner.

He will look to create opportunities and Murray's serve. Murray has 65%

of first serves in the cold. -- in the court. Murray was winning more

points on his second serve than on the first, amazingly. He has only

lost ten points in the match on his serve so far, Murray.

Most of those were in one game when he got broken back as well, in the

first set. What a sight, 15,000 people enjoying

this second semifinal. You have played at there and at

times, Lleyton, I was out looking this morning, and that the northern

end, where Berdych is out at the moment, it is much more worn than

the other end, and I can't quite work out why.

Oh, he did well there! I am not sure he could make many out of ten, but

he handled it well. An angled shot, two handed half-volley bunt. Not in

the Tim Henman handbook! I am not sure, the court surface, if you

don't know, there's not a lot of chance I will know. But there have

been more balls scooting through at this end. Ta'avao balls to play. --

tougher balls to play at the end where Tomas Berdych is returning

from at the moment. Certainly not a helpful net cord,

and suddenly we have break point and Murray is getting a little chatty.

Break points in the previous game, did not break. And now he has to

fight one off himself. The opportunity to dictate early on in

that rally and did not take it. How bad do you think he wants it? He

certainly recognise the importance of that point. Good aggressive play.

He knows he has his man on the ropes. He can go up two sets to

love. He is really in the driving seat.

Ten of 14 going forward. He is still piling forward, sticking with the

game plan. Anything you want to say about that

shot?! He certainly went straight at it. A little bit of needle. Andy had

the chance early on, and did not take it. He might do next time.

Tough old game, this one. A real mini battle in the heart of the

match. Over seven and a half minutes, this game alone. Both

players with a lot invested in this, and the crowd are recognising it.

Murray trying to maintain that intensity, but there is a bit of

dialogue going back and forth from the box, and that is not always a

good sign for Murray. Raking forehand, deep into Berdych's

forehand. Got the job done. It is a perfectly played grass court point.

After hitting such a good approach shot right in the corner, it just

felt like Tomas Berdych is throwing absolutely everything into this. He

needs some reward after this game. That is a big hold of serve from

Andy Murray. Eight minutes played. What a tough service hold that was.

We are staying with the tennis here on BBC One. If you are tuning in,

expecting news at six, BBC Two. Here, we are staying with the

tennis. He makes that passing shot look so

easy. Believe me, it is one of the hardest shots take place of the

ball. Great wrist action. It is just relentless from Murray.

He did so well to hold onto his service game. Now fully engaged in

the next, try and get this important break.