The Wimbledon quarter-finals rolled on today, with Novak Djokovic continuing his bid for a record-equalling eighth title, after fans found out just how healthy world No 1 Jannik Sinner is.
Sinner took on Ben Shelton after advancing in bizarre circumstances on Monday, when the Italian trailed Grigor Dimitrov by two sets to love before the latter had to withdraw due to injury. Sinner actually fell during the very first game against Dimitrov, injuring his elbow and having to limit his practising on Tuesday after undergoing an MRI scan. But he looked as good as new on Wednesday, downing 10th seed Shelton in straight sets on No 1 Court.
Djokovic, meanwhile, faced another 23-year-old Italian in Flavio Cobolli, who had been flying this week. The youngster knocked out former finalist Marin Cilic in the fourth round, sparking emotional scenes among his family members, and he took the first set from Djokovic but was downed in four.
And in the women’s quarter-finals today, 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva saw her remarkable run come to an end at the hands of Belinda Bencic. That result came after Iga Swiatek’s victory, as the five-time major winner reached a first Wimbledon semi-final by overcoming 19th seed Liudmila Samsonova.
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Wimbledon day 10 live
- Novak Djokovic sees off youngster Flavio Cobolli as bid for record-equalling title goes on
- Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton in quarter-finals despite battling elbow injury
- Iga Swiatek sees off Liudmila Samsonova to reach her first Wimbledon semi-final
- Belinda Bencic ends teenager Mirra Andreeva’s remarkable run in SW19
- Yesterday: Carlos Alcaraz ended British hopes with brutal win over Cam Norrie
Novak Djokovic, after his win:
19:37
How are you? “Very fresh! First I have to say, huge congratulations to Flavio for an amazing tournament. I played him once last year on hard courts, we practiced quite a bit.
“I knew he was playing well, it’s obviously different playing an official match, he played at a very high level. His serve really surprised me, he’s definitely one of the guys we’ll be seeing in the future once more”
Game, set and match Novak Djokovic!
19:35
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Kieran Jackson
Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 Cobolli
This time, Djokovic gets it done!
He comes to the net and has the simplest of forehand volleys, which he tips over the net!
The Serb is through to another Wimbledon semi-final - his seventh in a row!
A huge standing ovation for the Italian as he leaves Centre Court!
Djokovic match point
19:34
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Kieran Jackson
Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 5-4 Cobolli
What drama here.
Cobolli hits a forehand into the net. Third match point...
Djokovic falls on match point!
19:32
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Alex Pattle
Big serve from Djokovic, and Cobolli’s return sets up Djokovic for an inside-out forehand, which is too much for the young Italian.
Another fine serve from Djokovic eases him to 30-0.
Cobolli gets on the board in this game, though, with a jumping smash! 30-15.
Djokovic quickly gains two match points, however...
One saved! Phenomenal, swiping forehand pass by Cobolli! 40-30.
Uh-oh... Djokovic moves one way, and a net cord for Cobolli takes his shot the other. It’s a winner for the Italian, but Djokovic slips into the splits and to the floor and holds his groin...
Worry here for a few moments, but Novak is back up. Deuce.
Djokovic breaks!
19:27
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Alex Pattle
*Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 5-4 Cobolli
Djokovic moves to 30-40, where Cobolli stoops to play a forehand drop volley...
But he can’t beat the tape!! Cobolli loses serve, and Nole will serve for the match...
Djokovic breaks!
19:27
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Kieran Jackson
*Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 5-4 Cobolli
Some big-hitting from Djokovic gets him to 30-30, before Cobolli’s backhand lets him down again and he smashes into the net.
Break point. Djokovic scrambles to get the ball back and Cobolli inexplicably misses a routine forehand volley at the net!
Wow. Djokovic will serve for the match
Djokovic holds
19:23
Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 4-4 Cobolli*
Djokovic misses the most routine of put-aways at the net at 40-15, but Cobolli slams a backhand into the net to lose the game.
Four-apiece.
Big hold from Cobolli
19:17
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Kieran Jackson
*Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 3-4 Cobolli
The Italian holds from 15-30, with some big serving getting him out of trouble.
Rock solid so far on serve from both men.
Djokovic holds to love
19:14
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Kieran Jackson
Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 3-3 Cobolli*
Quick and efficient from the Serb, as he levels once again.
Who will blink first in this fourth set?
On serve in set three
19:10
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Flo Clifford
*Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 2-3 Cobolli
On serve so far in this one, but Djokovic is getting through his service games a fair bit quicker than Cobolli.
The Italian draws a couple of errors from Djokovic, slamming down a fine body serve.
Another forehand long from the Serb and Cobolli shouts as he holds.
Djokovic holds
19:02
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Flo Clifford
Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 1-1 Cobolli*
Another rare double fault by Djokovic to open this game.
Cobolli wastes an opening on second serve, whacking into the net.
A forehand by Djokovic drifts narrowly wide for 30-30... an ace rescues things, for now.
Cobolli makes an excellent return but Djokovic hangs in the point and somehow wins it as the Italian’s dig at a drop shot lands on his side of the net.
Cobolli gets out of trouble in opening serve
18:57
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Flo Clifford
*Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5, 0-1 Cobolli
Another wayward error by Cobolli and he’s at deuce in his opening service game.
A booming serve is exactly what he’s after... and Djokovic punts a forehand wide to get Cobolli on the board.
Ooh, and Djokovic slams his racquet against his leg, Rublev-style, in frustration! Calm down, mate, you’re two sets to one up.
GAME AND THIRD SET DJOKOVIC
18:51
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Flo Clifford
Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-5 Cobolli*
Djokovic has Cobolli sprinting all over the court, the Italian retrieving the ball so many times but ultimately undone by a drop shot that he can’t quite get to.
Three set points for the Serb... one goes begging as Djokovic knocks a return into the net.
But an ace out wide seals the set, and Cobolli has a fight on his hands now.
Djokovic breaks
18:46
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Flo Clifford
*Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-5 Cobolli
A double fault lets Djokovic in and now Cobolli takes a strike out wide, aiming to send it down the lin but hitting wide - and a real wayward forehand gifts a very tame break. The Italian flings his arm up in frustration; that was a very poor game, and you can’t afford to do that against Djokovic.
Cobolli holds again
18:40
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Flo Clifford
*Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 4-5 Cobolli
A rapid hold to love by Cobolli and he trots off to his chair, putting the pressure right back on the elder statesman, who trudges back to his looking altogether less enthusiastic.
On serve in tight third set
18:38
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Flo Clifford
Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 4-4 Cobolli*
A rare Djokovic double fault lets Cobolli into this service game at 40-30, but the Serb wriggles out of trouble.
Cobolli kicks his service game off with an ace.
Jannik Sinner’s elbow breaks Ben Shelton’s heart in perfect response to Wimbledon injury fears
18:29
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Flo Clifford
Alex Pattle has the latest from No 1 Court, where Jannik Sinner saw off in-form Ben Shelton:
When dusk set over SW19 on Tuesday, a very real question was whether Jannik Sinner’s elbow would break his heart.
The world No 1, still recovering from the emotional annihilation of his French Open final defeat by Carlos Alcaraz, was tasked with recovering from injury in time for his Wimbledon quarter-final with Ben Shelton. And when Sinner cancelled a practice on Tuesday, one day after falling and hurting his elbow in his lucky escape against an even-more-badly-injured Grigor Dimitrov, everyone wondered whether the Italian would play at all.
Cobolli has treatment
18:24
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Flo Clifford
*Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 2-3 Cobolli
He can! A brilliant hold to love and he’s got some momentum now - and pep in his step once more.
Cobolli has the trainer on now, though, to massive his right thigh. Let’s hope the injury concern isn’t serious.
Cobolli breaks back to level third set
18:20
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Flo Clifford
Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 2-2 Cobolli*
Cobolli wins a 20-shot rally to earn a whisker of a chance at 0-30... but some passive play invites Djokovic, who seems to be complaining about the sun in his eyes, back in.
The Italian gestures for the crowd to make some noise as he gets to deuce. Djokovic sends a forehand long and Cobolli has a chance... and the youngster breaks back with a sublime forehand winner into the corner!
Can he back it up?
Cobolli holds
18:12
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Flo Clifford
*Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 2-1 Cobolli
Much better from Cobolli has he pins Djokovic at the baseline before firing down a lovely backhand volley into acres of open court. The Italian holds to love, and that’ll be a boost of confidence.
He’s got the trainer on though, it looks like possibly for something on his abductor.
It seems that he’ll have the trainer on again at the next changeover for full treatment.
Djokovic moves through the gears
18:09
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Flo Clifford
Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2, 2-0 Cobolli*
The 24-time grand slam champ has done exactly what he did against de Minaur in his previous match; lost the first set, then moved completely in control of proceedings.
He breaks Cobolli in the opening game of this set before holding to love.
Sinner responds to injury speculation
18:10
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Flo Clifford
And now for the big question, as Sinner is asked about the elbow issue he picked up in the Dimitrov match.
“Yeah, I mean, when you are in a match with a lot of tension, you try to not think about it. It has improved a lot from yesterday to today,” he says.
“Yesterday, my day was very short on the practice court, 20 minutes with the coaches only. This is no excuse.
“There is no better stage to play than this, and I think I showed this today. The atmosphere helped me today, so thank you so much for the support.”
Djokovic up next for Sinner?
18:04
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Flo Clifford
Djokovic may be next; does Sinner remember his semi-final loss two years ago?
“Yeah, of course. I remember the first time playing on Centre Court, I do remember the first time playing semi-finals here. It's very special, so I'm looking forward to it.
“When you're young, one year... it makes a big difference, because you get used to big stages. Obviously it feels amazing. Wimbledon, it's the most special tournament we have. Being here again in the last four means a lot to me.
“Let's see who I'm gonna play against, but I'm of course looking forward to it.”
'Honour' to play in front of Wimbledon crowd - Jannik Sinner
18:02
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Flo Clifford
Let’s hear from Jannik Sinner, into the semi-finals, where he will face the winner of the Cobolli/Djokovic encounter.
“Of course, the feelings are definitely different [to in the Grigor Dimitrov match],” the Italian says. “I'm very, very happy with today's performance.
“He serves very well, as we saw in the last game, but you know, overall we play each other now more and more, get to know each other more and more. I'm looking forward to these battles.
“To play in front of you guys, it's an honour and amazing.”
GAME AND SECOND SET! Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2 Cobolli
18:01
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Flo Clifford
Djokovic 6-7(6), 6-2 Cobolli
Brisk and businesslike from the Serb, who simply stepped up a gear to run away with the second set.
Cobolli takes a break, while Djokovic does his bemusing deep squat/stretch thing.
GAME, SET AND MATCH! SINNER ADVANCES
17:54
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Alex Pattle
Shelton saves match point with a whipped forehand, an inside-out winner in the corner!
Deuce now on his serve, but he clips a forehand long...
Another match point for Sinner...
Saved as well! Big ace from Shelton!
But a poor miss from the American gives Sinner a... third bite of the apple?
BIG BITE! Shelton sends a forehand long, and Sinner advances to the semi-finals once more!
Sinner 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 6-4 Shelton
* Djokovic 6-7(6), 3-2 Cobolli
17:48
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Alex Pattle
Djokovic breaks serve! The Serb has a real foothold in this second set now. Was the opening frame just a blip?
Sinner 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 5-4 Shelton*
17:47
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Alex Pattle
Shelton puts pressure on Sinner on the latter’s serve, and we see 30-30 at 4-4.
Good resolve from Sinner to get over the line and hold, and he’s now one game from the semi-finals.
*Djokovic 6-7(6), 1-2 Cobolli
17:41
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Alex Pattle
Impressive mettle from Cobolli, who isn’t playing like he’s fazed by being in the biggest match of his life.
He stays on serve at 2-1. The upset remains on...
*Sinner 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 3-3 Shelton
17:37
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Kieran Jackson
On serve in the third set, with Shelton hanging in there as he looks to carve a route back into this match!
SET! Djokovic 6-7(6) Cobolli*
17:32
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Alex Pattle
Phenomenal from Djokovic, who outfoxes Cobolli and looks every bit as spritely as the 23-year-old while tying the tiebreaker at 5-5. Djoker wins the point with a drop shot.
But Cobolli holds his nerve and serves to make it 6-5! Set point to the underdog...
Saved! Djokovic hangs in there, wow.
But another set point ensues, as Djokovic’s approach shot isn’t up to scratch, and he’s passed by the Italian! 7-6.
Big serve and he has the set!!
*Djokovic 6-6 Cobolli
17:27
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Alex Pattle
The first set goes to a tiebreak on Centre Court!
And Djokovic quickly finds himself in trouble, trailing 5-2!
He reduces the deficit slightly with a forehand approach shot winner in the corner. 5-3.
Sinner 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 2-1 Shelton*
17:22
We stay on serve so far, early in this third set.
Another hold to love from Sinner takes him to 2-1.
SET! *Sinner 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 Shelton
17:15
Sinner breaks again, and with that, he has a two-love lead in sets!
Shelton whacks his shoe with his racket. This match is really getting away from him.
Carlos Alcaraz showed in the French Open final that players can beat Sinner from two-love down, but Alcaraz is a special talent.
Is Shelton good enough to do the same? We’re about to find out.
Djokovic 5-4 Cobolli*
17:10
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Alex Pattle
Cobolli breaks right back! Impressive resilience from the young Italian.
He’ll serve to stay in the first set, so he’s still under pressure, but that break of serve should do his confidence some good.
*Djokovic 5-3 Cobolli
17:05
Over on Centre Court, Djokovic breaks Cobolli for a 5-3 lead in the first set!
The seven-time champion will serve for the opener.
Sinner 7-6 (7-2), 4-3 Shelton*
17:00
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Alex Pattle
A bit of resistance on Sinner’s serve again here, as he finds himself taken to deuce...
But eventually, Shelton shoves a backhand long and motions at his box in frustration.
This time, though, it’s Sinner who fires long! His forehand errs. Back to deuce.
And ultimately, Sinner holds! Dispiriting for Shelton.
Sinner 7-6 (7-2), 3-2 Shelton*
16:50
Shelton must be struggling to believe that Sinner ever had an issue with his elbow.
The control that Sinner has exhibited over pretty much every forehand and serve... remarkable.
Sinner 7-6 (7-2), 2-1 Shelton*
16:44
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Chris Wilson
More of the same from these two, with superb serving overall enabling each one to hold so far.
It certainly doesn’t feel like there’s a break opportunity on the horizon for Shelton.
Sinner 7-6 (7-2), 1-0 Shelton*
16:35
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Chris Wilson
A couple of break points for Shelton in the opening game of the second set as he gets into a 40-15 lead, though Sinner wins the next point.
And he does take it to deuce in the end after a superb serve.
An ace gives him advantage, before he seals the game with the help of another fabulous serve.
Danger averted for now!
*denotes next to serve
Djokovic underway
16:30
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Chris Wilson
The match between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli is underway on Centre Court, with the Serbian winning his service game to love.
The Italian recovered to hold his own serve too.
Sinner 7-6 (7-2) Shelton - Sinner takes first set!
16:29
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Chris Wilson
A gift from Shelton as he loses both serves for 3-2, before hooking it long for 4-2 to Sinner.
Shelton does the same again on the rally on next point, and Sinner is now firmly in control at 5-2...
And the American does it again! Sinner defends well during the rally and Shelton makes the error from the baseline.
Four set points...and Sinner only needs one!
7-6 (7-2) in the first set in this one.
Sinner 6-6 (2-2) Shelton
16:24
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Chris Wilson
A first point for Shelton on his serve, before he gets the mini-break on Sinner after setting himself up with a slice and then guiding it over at the net.
Sinner responds with a simple cross-court backhand into the space for 2-1, before Shelton mistimes the slice and can only find the net.
Sinner 6-6 Shelton - first set tie-break!
16:20
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Chris Wilson
Straightforward wins in their service games once again and now it’ll be Sinner to serve to take it to a tie-break.
Simple stuff for him too as Shelton finds the net for 40-0, before Sinner wrong-foots there American to fire home.
6-6 and we’re heading to a tie-break!
*Sinner 4-5 Shelton
16:11
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Chris Wilson
Still on serve with this duo, though there’s been some superb tennis.
Sinner wins yet another game to love though, before Shelton fires a second serve of 143mph to double fault and give the Italian a way in.
He can’t take advantage though, as the American eventually recovers to win the game.
*Sinner 3-4 Shelton
16:02
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Chris Wilson
A bit of showmanship as Shelton plays the shot through his legs with Sinner at the net, but the Italian guides it over before Shelton goes long to make it 30-all.
And while the American goes 40-30 up, Sinner levels it with a superb backhand passing shot! The first deuce of the match so far.
Shelton rifles in an ace to get the advantage, and he takes the game as Sinner can only find the net on the approach.
*denotes next to serve
Bencic beats Andreeva after second tie-break!
15:56
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Chris Wilson
On Centre Court, Belinda Bencic has beaten Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-2) to advance to the the semi-finals!
She’ll face Iga Swiatek on Centre Court tomorrow for a place in the final.
Novak Djokovic will face Flavio Cobolli next on Centre Court.
Sinner 1-1 Shelton*
15:42
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Chris Wilson
Shelton’s rapid serve gives him a straightforward win in the first game.
Sinner to serve next, with his arm and elbow carefully wrapped. His coaches suggested that would take some of the edge of his serve, but you wouldn’t guess it from watching here – Shelton can’t return any of the last three and we’re level at 1-1.
*denotes next to serve
Swiatek on having to play again tomorrow
15:07
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Alex Pattle
Swiatek is asked about having to play again as soon as tomorrow, when she’ll face the winner of Andreeva vs Bencic, which is still ongoing.
“For sure, it’s a different rhythm than usually what we have on grand slams,” she says.
“I think I only played twice like that, so I’ll just recover today, try not to celebrate too much but already focus on the next one.
“Prepare in the evening, and I’ll be ready tomorrow.”
GAME, SET AND MATCH! SWIATEK BEATS SAMSONOVA
14:58
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Alex Pattle
Suddenly Samsonova’s momentum has deserted her! She’s down 15-40, and with that, Swiatek has two match points!
It felt like this match was just getting going, but it could be about to end...
One match point saved! Big serve, and Swiatek’s reply floats long! 30-40.
But Swiatek converts the next, and she lets out a cry of relief! She makes the semi-finals of Wimbledon for the first time!
Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 Samsonova
SET! Bencic wins tiebreaker to lead Andreeva
14:38
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Alex Pattle
Bencic takes the first set against Andreeva!
The Swiss, 28, is on course to stop the 18-year-old Russian’s stunning run in SW19.
But there’s still a way to go, after what was a very closely-fought opening set.
*Andreeva 6-7(3) Bencic
Samsonova breaks AGAIN!
14:36
Can Samsonova break right back now?!
She sees one break point saved, but she’ll get another go...
And converts this time!
That’s three breaks in a row – from both players combined.
Swiatek 6-2, 4-3 Samsonova*
Now Samsonova holds serve to love! Suddenly she has a lot of momentum...
*Swiatek 6-2, 4-4 Samsonova
SET! SWIATEK BREAKS AGAIN TO TAKE OPENER
13:49
Samsonova looks on course to hold serve at 5-2, but Swiatek gets to deuce and finds the break!
With that, the former world No 1 takes the first set inside 39 minutes.
She has one foot in what would be her first semi-final in SW19.
*Swiatek 6-2 Samsonova
*denotes next to serve
Breaking: Fabio Fognini announces retirement
13:46
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Alex Pattle
Fabio Fognini is hanging up his tennis shoes!
The Italian, 38, calls time on an entertaining career.
He was beaten in round one at Wimbledon by defending champion Carlos Alcaraz last week – but gave it a hell of a go across five sets.
Fognini retires as a nine-time ATP title winner, who rose as high as No 9 in the world.
Enjoy retirement, Fabio.
A final match to be remembered ✨
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 9, 2025
Good luck with everything, Fabio @fabiofogna pic.twitter.com/B5PqoHrxll
Swiatek strikes first with break of serve
13:37
Swiatek battles to deuce on Samsonova’s serve, and then gains break point at advantage!
Samsonova motions to her box, showing her frustration...
And the Russian nets!
Swiatek with a fist pump and a shout as she breaks serve!
*Swiatek 4-2 Samsonova
Swiatek and Samsonova stay on serve; Bencic and Andreeva warm up
13:32
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Alex Pattle
A comfortable hold by Samsonova on No 1 Court, and Swiatek responds in kind.
Swiatek 3-2 Samsonova*
Over on Centre Court, Mirra Andreeva and Belinda Bencic are warming up ahead of their quarter-final.
Swiatek and Samsonova trade holds early doors
13:22
Good hold of serve by Samsonova, who was 40-15 up before Swiatek threatened to get back in the game with a backhand winner on the return of serve. But Russia’s Samsonova, 26, closed out the game from there.
*Swiatek 1-1 Samsonova
Now Swiatek falls to 0-15 but swats away a forehand from the middle of the court, making it 15-15.
Tidy backhand volley by Swiatek as she moves to 30-15, but a backhand from further back costs her the next point; it strikes the tape and falls on her side. 30-30.
The former world No 1 gets back in front, though, and seals the hold.
Swiatek 2-1 Samsonova*
Swiatek saves break point in very first game
13:14
First women’s singles quarter-final, under way!
Liudmila Samsonova gets ahead at 15-0, before striking an inside-out forehand winner while Iga Swiatek stays rooted to the spot in the middle of the baseline. 0-30.
Skidding serve by Swiatek, though, and Samsonova can only strike her return wide. 15-30.
Big one-two from the Pole, 24, now, as she backs up her serve with a cross-court forehand winner. 30-30.
A backhand battle on the next point, before Swiatek hits a forehand that clips the tape and bounces wide. Break point in the very first game...
Saved! Big serve. Deuce.
From there, Swiatek holds! Early crisis averted.
Swiatek 1-0 Samsonova*
*denotes next to serve
Wimbledon fan pops champagne cork onto court and is scolded by umpire
13:05
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Alex Pattle
A quirky and at times chaotic edition of Wimbledon continues, with one fan scolded by an umpire on Wednesday after popping a champagne bottle cork onto the court.
The incident occurred during a men’s doubles match, as Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash played fellow Briton Henry Patten and Finland’s Harri Heliovaara in a quarter-final on No 2 Court.
With Glasspool and Cash trailing 3-2 in the first set, the former was about to strike the ball on his serve when a popping sound was heard in the stands.
Glasspool’s serve went into the net, with one ballkid retrieving the ball and another stepping onto court to retrieve another item: the cork from a champagne bottle.
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