Marquee semifinal matchup puts Djokovic's title defense in the shade

Sentimental favorite Roger Federer faces home star Andy Murray for the 24th time on Friday, hoping his near-perfect Grand Slam grip on the Scot will steer him into a 10th Wimbledon final.

There is so much anticipations surround their match that Friday's other semifinal - between defending champion Novak Djokovic and Richard Gasquet - is in danger of becoming a warm-up act.