Federer finds 'A' game

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The first set demolition in particular was breathtaking to watch as Federer dropped only one point on serve, and the Swiss star admitted it was comparable to his famous victory over Lleyton Hewitt in the US Open final of 2004, when he won 6-0 7-6 6-0.

"I was in complete control," said Federer, who will contest his 17th straight grand slam semi-final against surprise package Safin. "When you go through a match like that, not having to save a break point and the other guy has to work extremely hard to win his service games, you know you're in a good and comfortable position."

He added: "I was never really under pressure. I served well. I think I didn't have to save a break point.

"To be in my 17th straight semi-final is something fantastic. Getting so far in every grand slam I've played for so many times in a row, it's something that means a lot to me. Being back here in the semis at Wimbledon, it's just fantastic.

"I'll have a chance to win this tournament for the next five or 10 years. I think my game's made for grass. There will always be tough opponents, dangerous opponents. That has been the case for the last years as well.

"But I found a way to win always. Of course my dream is to not only win this year, but many more years to come. If it doesn't happen, I'll try to win the next one again. This is what it's all about for me at this stage."