Spotlight shines on Federer, Murray

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.