Majestic Federer storms past giant Karlovic

LONDON: Five-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer reached his 21st consecutive Grand Slam semifinal yesterday with a majestic 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) dismantling of giant Croatian Ivo Karlovic.

Federer, bidding for a sixth All England Club title and a record 15th major, will now tackle German veteran Tommy Haas for a place in Sunday's final.

Haas rolled back the years as the former world No 2 defeated fourth seed Novak Djokovic 7-5, 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the semifinals.