Old foes in fine fettle to deliver fans' final fantasy

Federer and Nadal look on course for repeat of classic Wimbledon decider

LONDON - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have shared the Grand Slam spoils this year and it would take a hard heart not to hope for a fairytale rematch next month of their epic 2008 Wimbledon final.

Federer, 35, prevailed in their five-set battle to win his record-extending 18th Slam at the Australian Open in January, but then sat out the claycourt season in which Nadal, 31, made his own history by winning his 10th French Open title and 15th major.