ROGER AND OUT FOR CHAMPION
ROGER FEDERER admitted “I blew it” after seeing his hopes of a ninth men’s title crushed by Kevin Anderson.
Eighth seed Anderson produced the performance of his life to dethrone the defending cham 2-6 6-7 7-5 6-4 13-11.
Top seed Federer conceded he only had himself to blame after snatching defeat from the jaws of victory having been two sets up and then having a match point in the third.
The 36-year-old, who lost from two sets up for only the fifth time, said: “It was just a bad day from my side, except the first set.
“After that, I never really felt exactly 100%.
“I had my chances and blew them. As the match went on, I couldn’t surprise him any more. I feel horribly fatigued and just awful. It’s just terrible.”
Big-serving South African Anderson said: “Beating Federer at Wimbledon will be one I’m going to remember, especially in such a close match. I’m ecstatic to get through.”
Anderson will now face ninth seed John Isner who defeated Milos Raonic 6-7 7-6 6-4 6-3.
Rafael Nadal reached the semi-finals for the first time since 2011 with a five-set victory over Juan Martin del Potro on Centre Court. The two-time champion won 7-5 6-7 (7-9) 4-6 6-4 6-4.