Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovichas has dropped only two sets so far in the 2015 Wimbledon Getty

Novak Djokovic will take on Richard Gasquet in the Men's singles first semi-final clash of the 2015 Wimbledon on Friday, 10 July.

Where to watch live

The match starts at 1pm BST. Live coverage of the game is available on BBC One and BBC Two. Real-time internet updates are available on Wimbledon's official website.

Overview

Djokovic is currently the defending champion and he is just two wins away from winning the Wimbledon for the third time in his career. After having a scare against Kevin Anderson in the fourth round clash, he registered his fourth straight set victory of the tournament in the quarter-final.

The Serbian defeated Marin Cilic in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to seal a berth in the last four of the third Grand Slam event of this year. He will be looking for another straight set victory and make it to the final of the tournament on Sunday.

Richard Gasquet
Richard Gasquet will face Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the 2015 Wimbledon. Getty

Meanwhile, Stan Wawrinka gave Gasquet a tough time during the quarter-final clash. The Frenchman won the opening set before Wawrinka went on to win the next two sets. The 29-year-old kept his hope alive of winning the match by sealing the fourth set.

The final set between Wawrinka and Gasquet ended with a score line of 11-9, which went in Gasquet's favour and helped him to seal the match as the final score was 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 11-9.

Betting odds (888Sport.com)

  • Novak Djokovic to win: 1/16
  • Richard Gasquet to win: 19/2

Head-to-head

Djokovic has a comfortable lead of 12-1 over Anderson in overall meetings. The pair have clashed in two Grand Slam events and the world number one has won it on both occasions. Djokovic holds a 5-0 lead over Gasquet in their last five meetings.

Wimbledon history

Djokovic has never faced Gasquet in Wimbledon and the pair will face each other in the tournament for the first time in the semi-final clash on Friday.