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Djokovic not thinking about Federer's pedigree

Mikhail Youzhny: 'Whatever I do, Roger does it better' © PA Photos

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Novak Djokovic insists he will not be thinking about Federer's impressive record at Wimbledon when he takes on the Swiss in the semi-finals on Friday:

"He's rated probably as the best player in history. He has won everything that a tennis player can win and he's coming back for more. He has a lot of respect from me, from all the players. There is no question about it. But we are all rivals, we are all opponents. I don't think about his history or his success or whatever too much when I'm on the court. I just want to win that match."

Federer was delighted to reach his eighth Wimbledon semi-final - his first since 2009 - and was looking forward to taking on Djokovic on grass for the first time

"I'm just happy that I've gone further than I've been in the last couple of years. And I'm happy I'm feeling good again. It gives me confidence going into what is a big match. A nice match-up. Obviously I'm aware that Novak is the defending champion and the world No. 1. That's not going to make it easy."

Mikhail Youzhny admitted he was well beaten by the world No. 3, but joked that he should have got some tips from former champion Andre Agassi before the match.

"Whatever I do, Roger does it better," he said. "I asked [Agassi] after two sets but I should have spoken to him before the start. Then I could have acted upon it. As it was, it would only have mattered if were we playing the best of seven, or nine. But I couldn't understand what Andre said back to me."

Andy Murray was a relieved man after surviving a gruelling four-set clash with David Ferrer:

"It was a very tough match, a long match, there were a lot of tight moments. I just played a little bit better at the end of the sets. He's a great player, he's ranked five in the world and sometimes he doesn't get enough respect. I've known him a long time. He's an unbelievably hard worker, and he plays well on every surface. I knew it was going to be tough."

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga believes he has improved mentally since his semi-final appearance at the All England Club last year:

"Before I was not enough consistent in my head. I lose many time my concentration. It was tough for me to play tennis honestly because I lost my concentration every single day and it was difficult."

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