This will likely be Federer's toughest test this tournament so far, as it should be.
Quarter Finals have been his doom in the past where he lost in 2010, 2011, and 2013
If he makes it past Cilic, he will play in his 11th career Wimbledon semifinal.
He has been nigh invincible in all 10 semis reached so far, dropping only 1 set Total - to Novak Djokovic back in 2012.
No other player has been as prolific and successful in the semis of any major, not even Rafa at Roland Garros (9-0, dropped 3 sets total).
Roger has been steadily improving each match. His movement and return looked much better against Johnson.
Ground game has still been a bit shaky here and there with his overall lack of match play this year, but it is better than Stuttgart and Halle.
Marin Cilic should be a great test of his return game.
Cilic will be playing Centre Court for the first time this tournament (3 times court 12, once on 2).
It plays slower than any other court so one cannot blindly apply stats from the outer courts to it.
Cilic basically had a practice session against the samurai made of glass, so he will be rested, but will he have his best form?
I'm picking Pouille to upset Berdych tomorrow. Pouille seems very fit and prepared. Berdych escaped against Vesely.
Raonic vs. Querrey should be interesting. Querrey leads their H2H 2-1, with a win at Wimbledon.
Tsonga vs. Murray? Depends on Tsonga to me. Murray has had a steady very good level. Lendl seems to settle him.
But Tsonga is capable of playing beyond that when he is really on. I think Murray, but it would not shock me to see Stronga upset.
We'll see what happens tomorrow.
Respectfully,
masterclass
