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Roger Federer Defeats Novak Djokovic In 2011 French Open Semi-Final (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Federer Beats Djokovic
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Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to advance to the French Open Final, snapping the rising star's streak and stopping him just short of reaching the number one overall spot in professional tennis.

Federer made handy work of the Serbian, winning 7-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6. The loss ends the Djoker's streak at 43, one short of tying John McEnroe for the best start to a season.

Earlier in the day Rafael Nadal bested Britain's Andy Murray to advance to the men's final. Federer and Nadal will face-off in a classic battle on clay Sunday.

Check out the slideshow below for some incredible photos from today's match.

2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(01 of12)
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Switzerland's Roger Federer , right, checks his racket while Serbia's Novak Djokovic walks past during their semi final at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(02 of12)
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Roger Federer of Switzerland serves against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the semi final match of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(03 of12)
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Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Switzerland's Roger Federer during their semi final at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(04 of12)
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Serbia's Novak Djokovic clenches his fist as he plays Switzerland's Roger Federer during their semi final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(05 of12)
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the semi final match of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(06 of12)
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Roger Federer of Switzerland returns against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the semi final match of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(07 of12)
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the semi final match of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(08 of12)
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Roger Federer of Switzerland returns against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the semi final match of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(09 of12)
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Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Switzerland's Roger Federer during their semi final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(10 of12)
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Switzerland's Roger Federer returns the ball to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their semi final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(11 of12)
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Switzerland's Roger Federer reacts as he plays Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their semi final at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau) (credit:AP)
2011 French Open Semi-Final, Federer vs. Djokovic(12 of12)
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Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Switzerland's Roger Federer during their semi final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday June 3, 2011 (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) (credit:AP)

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