It's been 11 years and 21 meetings between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal since they last faced each other on grass.
The Spaniard won that 2008 final 9-7 in the deciding set and also beat Federer the last time they met, in this year's French Open semifinal.
But Federer believes it will be a different story on his turf - grass.
With fans uitgehonger to see the two giants going at it again on Wimbledon's Centre Court, they will finally get their wish when the two lock horns in the semifinal on Friday at 4pm.
Ahead of the clash, eight-time champ Federer says: “People always hype it up. It was a joy to play against Rafa on his court at the French Open and I’m very excited to play him here.
“It’s going to be tough. Rafa really can hurt anybody on any surface. He’s that good. He’s not just a clay court specialist.”
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Nadal, who’s won two Wimbledon titles, says: “Now [to] play against Roger always is a unique situation.
“I’m excited to be back on this court against him after 11 years.
“It means a lot for me and probably for him, too.”
CLAY SPECIALIST: Rafael Nadal of Spain. Photo: Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA.
In the other semifinal, Novak Djokovic will face Roberto Bautista Agut at 2pm, while Simona Halep and Serena Williams will contest the Women’s final on Saturday.
The men’s final will be played on Sunday.