LONDON — Roger Federer is back in familiar territory, closing in on another Wimbledon title. He'll face a familiar opponent — Andy Murray — for a place in the final.
Despite losing serve for the first time all tournament, Federer overwhelmed Gilles Simon 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals at the All England Club for the 10th time, and to the final four of a Grand Slam tournament for the 37th time.
Federer, chasing a record eighth Wimbledon title and his 18th Grand Slam championship, will face 2013 champion Murray in Friday's semifinals.