London: Roger Federer set a new serving record as he defeated Gilles Simon to book a Wimbledon semi-final with Andy Murray. Federer extended his latest bid for a record eighth Wimbledon crown by dismissing France’s World No 13 Simon 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 in a commanding display of grass court mastery.

Roger Federer serves to Gilles Simon during their quarter-final match at Wimbledon. Pic/AFP