Tennis great Roger Federer is one win away from making history. (Alastair Grant/Associated Press)

Roger Federer is one win away from making tennis history.

The Swiss great advanced to his record seventh straight Wimbledon final on Friday, defeating Germany's Tommy Haas 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, 6-3.

The five-time Wimbledon champion will face American Andy Roddick on Sunday. Roddick dispatched Great Britain's Andy Murray 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-5) in Friday's other semi-final.

"I'm very happy with my performance and it's unbelievable to [be] back into another Wimbledon final," Federer said. "I've had a lot of pressure over all the years, so this is just another great match, great opportunity for me to get into the history books."

A victory would give the No. 1 seed his unprecedented 15th Grand Slam title, which would break a tie with Hall of Famer Pete Sampras.

Federer will also make his 20th appearance in a major final, surpassing Ivan Lendl.

"I'm very proud of all the records I've achieved, because I never thought I would be that successful as a kid," Federer said. "You know, I would have been happy winning a couple tournaments and maybe collecting Wimbledon. It's quite staggering."

"I know what's on the line," he added. "I hope I can play another good match."

Haas never earned a break-point

The 34th-ranked Haas was a game opponent during the two-plus hour match, but Federer was simply superior.

Leading by two sets, Federer broke the German in the eighth game of the third to grab a commanding 5-3 lead.

He then finished off Haas with an emphatic jump smash to end the match.

Federer put on a serving clinic as the overmatched Haas never earned a break-point opportunity.

"You know, that's the way it goes playing against him," Haas said. "There aren't really any weaknesses."

Federer won five straight crowns at the All England Club before falling to Spain's Rafael Nadal during last year's epic final.

Federer would become only the third player to win six Wimbledon titles with a win on Sunday, which would be one behind Sampras and William Renshaw.

"It's not the only reason why I'm playing tennis, because mostly because I love it and I enjoy playing tennis, but sure going for something that big this coming Sunday, it's quite extraordinary," said Federer.

Roddick in tough

Roddick spoiled the hopes of every English fan supporting Murray, who was attempting to become the first male British player to advance to the final in 71 years.

Roddick had an emotional celebration after beating Murray, dropping to his knees and covering his head with his hands.

"To be honest, the last couple of years, I didn't know if I'd ever get a chance to play for another Grand Slam title," Roddick said. "Now I get to. It's just a dream."

Searching for his second career Grand Slam title, Roddick couldn't have picked a tougher opponent to face on Sunday.

Federer has owned his American counterpart over the years, sporting a gaudy 18-2 lifetime record, including victories at the 2004 and 2005 Wimbledon finals.

"Obviously, you can't really say enough to kind of signify what Roger's career has been to this point," Roddick said.

As for Federer's bid to win No. 15, Roddick said: "I'd love to delay it for another Grand Slam."

With files from The Associated Press