Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are to meet at Wimbledon for the first time since their epic final in 2008 on Friday, after both players - with just the 38 Grand Slams between them - cruised through their quarter-final clashes yesterday. Eight-time winner Federer dropped the first set against Japan's Keo Nishikori before clicking into top gear on Centre Court and running out a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 winner - a record 100th Grand Slam singles' win. Nadal meanwhile needed three sets to see off America's Sam Querrey in a crushing 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 victory. On the other side of the draw, Novak Djokovic will play Roberto Bautista Agut in the last four after he routed David Goffin in straight sets, 6-4, 6-0, 6-2. Spaniard Agut beat Argentina's Guido Pella in four sets - 7-5, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Today the great Serena Williams is on Centre Court for her 12th Wimbledon semi-final, as she takes on Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic on Centre Court. Can she defy a year of injury to land one of her most remarkable Grand Slam wins? Johnny Watterson writes from London. In the other women's last four clash, Simona Halep faces Eliva Svitolina.
In today's GAA Statistics column, Eamon Donoghue has revealed his football power rankings - giving each of the 33 teams involved in the All-Ireland Championship a rating depending on their performances in both championship and league across the last three seasons. Roscommon are a surprise inclusion at number four in the charts, although there is no prizes for guessing who makes it to top spot. . .
Dundalk have work to do in their Champions League qualifier against Riga FC, after they were held to a goalless draw at Oriel Park last night. Despite controlling the fixture Vinny Perth's side were let down by some profligate finishing, and it is now more than 40 years since they the first leg of a European tie when playing at home. However, a clean sheet will give them hope of getting a result in Latvia and progressing to the next round. Tonight in the Europa League qualifiers Cork City take on Luxembourg's Progres Niederkorn, St Pat's take on Sweden's IFK Norrkoping and Shamrock Rovers travel to Norway to face SK Brann.
Elsewhere the Scottish Open gets underway today at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick - the final act before the British Open at Royal Portrush. Rory McIlroy is among the field (first round 1.40pm) as he finishes his preparations before trying to end his Major drought on home soil next week. Padraig Harrington (8.0am), Paul Dunne (9.10am) and Graeme McDowell (1.10pm) are the other Irish in the field.
New Zealand are into the Cricket World Cup final after they stunned India at Old Trafford yesterday - Kane Williamson masterminding a thrilling 18-run win. After rain on Tuesday pushed the semi-final clash into a reserve day, the Black Caps edged their way to a seemingly low total of 239-8 - before a devastating early spell from Matt Henry and Trent Boult, who bagged the prize wicket of Virat Kohli, reduced India to 24-4. Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja put on 116 for the seventh wicket, flirting with an improbable comeback, but the Kiwis held their nerve to reach Sunday's final at Lord's. They will face either hosts England or Australia, who meet at Edgbaston today.
And Peter Sagan won yesterday's fifth stage of the Tour de France, with Julian Alaphilippe retaining the yellow jersey. Nicolas Roche and Dan Martin sit in 20th and 35th respectively in the overall standings.
