Rafael Nadal's heavy topspin forehands were on full display in his semifinal win over Andy Murray on Friday, July 2.

Andy Murray came up short in the big moments against Rafael Nadal in their semifinal match Friday, July 2, chalking the loss up to the difference of a few points.

English soccer player David Beckham and his son Brooklyn watch the semifinal match between Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray on Friday, July 2.

Rafael Nadal made his fourth Wimbledon final in the last four tries — he skipped last year's tournament due to injury — with his win over Andy Murray in the semifinals Friday, July 2.

Tennis fans sit on Henman Hill as they watch Andy Murray fall to Rafael Nadal in their semifinal match Friday, July 2. Great Britain hasn't produced a Wimbledon men's finalist since 1938.

Rafael Nadal, left, hugs Andy Murray after their semifinal match Friday, July 2.

Andy Murray lost in straight sets to Rafael Nadal in their semifinal match Friday, June 2, but it was a deceptively close affair.

Tomas Berdych displays his powerful forehand during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic on Friday, July 2.

Novak Djokovic goes airborne as he hits a backhand return to Tomas Berdych during their semifinal match Friday, July 2.

Tomas Berdych hands back Novak Djokovic's racquet shock absorber during their semifinal match Friday, July 2.

Novak Djokovic argues a call with the chair umpire during his semifinal match against Tomas Berdych on Friday, July 2. An overrule from the umpire disrupted a lengthy rally in the second set tiebreak.

Tomas Berdych celebrates after winning the second set tiebreaker against Novak Djokovic in their semifinal match on Friday, July 2.

Tomas Berdych, left, is congratulated by Novak Djokovic after their semifinal match Friday, July 2.

Petra Kvitova hits a return to Serena Williams during their semifinal match Thursday, July 1. Kvitova lost a tough first set in a tiebreak.

Serena Williams checks a challenged call on the video screen during her semifinal match against Petra Kvitova on Thursday, July 1.

Petra Kvitova stretches for a backhand return during her semifinal match against Serena Williams on Thursday, July 1.

Serena Williams found her stride in the second and finished off a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Petra Kvitova in their semifinal match Thursday, July 1.

Serena Williams, right, is congratulated by Petra Kvitova after their semifinal match Thursday, July 1.

Serena Williams waves to the crowd after her semifinal win over Petra Kvitova on Thursday, July 1. Serena advanced to her sixth Wimbledon final and third in a row.

Tsvetana Pironkova took the first set off Vera Zvonareva in their semifinal match Thursday, July 1.

Vera Zvonareva posted a strong rally to take the final two sets from Tsvetana Pironkova in their semifinal match Thursday, July 1.

Tsvetana Pironkova — who upset Venus Williams in the quarterfinals — quickly lost control after the first set of her semifinal match against Vera Zvonareva on Thursday, July 1.

Vera Zvonareva celebrates after defeating Tsvetana Pironkova in their semifinal match Thursday, July 1. Zvonareva reached her first-ever Grand Slam final.

Vera Zvonareva, right, is congratulated by Tsvetana Pironkova after Zvonareva finished off a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win in their semifinal match Thursday, July 1.

Anna Kournikova lines up a shot during a practice session at Wimbledon on Thursday, July 1. Kournikova is playing with Martina Hingis in the ladies' invitational doubles event.

Tomas Berdych gave Roger Federer big problems with his heavy forehands and serves in their quarterfinal match Wednesday, June 30.

Roger Federer was kept off balance throughout the match in his quarterfinal loss to Tomas Berdych on Wednesday, June 30.

Tomas Berdych celebrates after beating Roger Federer in their quarterfinal match Wednesday, June 30. It was Berdych's third career win over Federer.

Roger Federer waves as he leaves Centre Court after losing his quartefinal match to Tomas Berdych on Wednesday, June 30. It was the first time since 2002 that Federer did not make the final.

Ben Stiller, right, and wife Christine Taylor watched as Roger Federer took on Tomas Berdych in their quarterfinal match Wednesday, June 30.

Robin Soderling jumped out to a 5-0 lead before winning the first set 6-3 in his quarterfinal match against Rafael Nadal on Wednesday, June 30, but he couldn't keep the momentum going.

Rafael Nadal came back from a set down to beat Robin Soderling in their quarterfinal match Wednesday, June 30.

Robin Soderling checks his foot between games during his quarterfinal match against Rafael Nadal on Wednesday, June 30.

Rafael Nadal, who won Wimbledon in 2008, returned to the semifinals with his win over Robin Soderling on Wednesday, June 30.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga took the first set off Andy Murray in their quarterfinal match Wednesday, June 30.

Andy Murray righted the ship after a tough first set against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in their quarterfinal match Wednesday, June 30.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga hits a volley during his quarterfinal match against Andy Murray on Wednesday, June 30.

Andy Murray celebrates after finishing off his win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in their quarterfinal match Wednesday, June 30.

Yen-Hsun Lu, who beat Andy Roddick in the fourth round, saw his underdog run come to an end in his quarterfinal match against Novak Djokovic on Wednesday, June 30.

Novak Djokovic celebrates his straight-set win over Yen-Hsun Lu in their quarterfinal match Wednesday, June 30. Djokovic reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the second time.

Novak Djokovic, right, is congratulated by Yen-Hsun Lu after their quarterfinal match Wednesday, June 30.

One day after Venus Williams' stunning loss in the singles quarterfinals, she and sister Serena were ousted from the doubles event in a quarterfinal loss to Russian pair Vera Zvonareva and Elena Vesnina.

An error-prone Venus Williams had a difficult day against Tsvetana Pironkova in their quarterfinal match Tuesday, June 29. The five-time champion lost in straight sets.

Vera Zvonareva matched her best showing at a Grand Slam, rallying to beat Kim Clijsters on Tuesday, June 29 to reach the Wimbledon semifinals.

On a day of upsets, Serena Williams pulled through in straight sets against Na Li in their quarterfinal match Tuesday, June 29.

Na Li played Serena Williams tight in the first set before losing eight of the final 11 games in their quarterfinal match Tuesday, June 29.

Petra Kvitova celebrates after finishing off an impressive come-from-behind win in her quarterfinal match against Kaia Kanepi on Tuesday, June 29.

Kaia Kanepi reacts after losing her quarterfinal match against Petra Kvitova on Tuesday, June 29. Kanepi led 4-0 in the final set before losing 8-6.

Unseeded Tsvetana Pironkova continued her best-ever Grand Slam showing in big style, beating Venus Williams on Tuesday, June 29 to reach the semifinals.

After winning the first set, Kim Clijsters lost the final two against Vera Zvonareva in their quarterfinal match Tuesday, June 29.

Serena Williams celebrates winning the first-set tiebreaker over Maria Sharapova during their fourth-round match Monday, June 28. Top-seeded Williams went on to win the match 7-6 (9), 6-4.

Maria Sharapova squandered three set points in the first set in her fourth-round loss to Serena Williams on Monday, June 28.

Kim Clijsters shakes hands after winning her fourth-round match against Justine Henin on Monday, June 28.

Justine Henin fell short of her goal to win Wimbledon after coming out of retirement, falling to fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters in three sets in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Unseeded Tsvetana Pironkova celebrates after winning her fourth-round match against Marion Bartoli on Monday, June 28.

Marion Bartoli serves a ball to Tsvetana Pironkova during their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Venus Williams celebrates her win over Jarmila Groth in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Jarmila Groth didn't have enough to keep her run going at Wimbledon, losing to Venus Williams in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

An injury stopped Jelena Jankovic's Wimbledon run short as she retired in the second set of her fourth-round match against Vera Zvonareva on Monday, June 28.

Vera Zvonarava, left, consoles Jelena Jankovic after Jankovic retired from their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Na Li plays a shot to Agnieszka Radwanska during their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Agnieszka Radwanska shows her frustration during her fourth-round match against Na Li on Monday, June 28.

Petra Kvitova celebrates a point during her fourth-round win over No. 3 seed Caroline Wazniacki on Monday, June 28.

Caroline Wozniacki reacts to a lost point during her fourth-round loss to Petra Kvitova on Monday, June 28.

Kaia Kanepi celebrates her win of Kiara Zakopalova in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Klara Zakopalova returns a shot to Kaia Kanepi during their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Roger Federer serves during his fourth-round match against Jurgen Melzer on Monday, June 28. Federer won in three quick sets.

Jurgen Melzer had a rough day in his fourth-round match against Roger Federer on Monday, June 28.

Yen-Hsun Lu of Taiwan celebrates his five-set win over Andy Roddick after their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Andy Roddick was broken only once during his fourth-round match against Yen-Hsun Lu on Monday, June 28, but he still lost in five sets.

Novak Djokovic celebrates his win over Lleyton Hewitt in a rather creative way after their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Lleyton Hewitt's fine run ended with a four-set loss to Novak Djokovic in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

After a five-set scare in the previous round, Rafael Nadal routed Paul-Henri Mathieu in straight sets in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Colombian singer Shakira watches Rafael Nadal take on Paul-Henri Mathieu in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Paul-Henri Mathieu returns a shot during his fourth-round match against Rafael Nadal on Monday, June 28.

Tomas Berdych celebrates after defeating Daniel Brands in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

No. 12 seed Tomas Berdych, right, is congratulated by Daniel Brands after their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

No. 10 seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga celebrates after his win over compatriot Julien Benneteau in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Julien Benneteau returns a shot during his four-set loss to Jo-Wilfred Tsonga in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

The British crowd liked what they saw from Andy Murray in a straight-set win over Sam Querrey in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Sam Querrey didn't have enough to overcome Great Britain's own Andy Murray in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

Robin Soderling returns a shot during his five-set win over David Ferrer in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.

David Ferrer couldn't believe what he saw in his five-set loss to Robin Soderling in their fourth-round match Monday, June 28.