Thank you so much for joining us for this epic day of Wimbledon. So many shocks and upsets with the likes of Swiatek and Rybakina out. For all of the big updates and stories, see below. We will be back tomorrow for day seven of Wimbledon, see you soon.
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Here is the run of play tomorrow:
Centre Court (from 1.30pm BST)
Roman Safiullin v Novak Djokovic (7)
(1) Aryna Sabalenka v Naomi Osaka (14)
(1) Jannik Sinner v Shintaro Mochizuki
No 1 Court (from 1pm BST)
(4) Jessica Pegula v Iva Jovic (16)
(3) Félix Auger-Aliassime v Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (22)
(11) Belinda Bencic v Coco Gauff (7)
No 2 Court (from 11am BST)
(10) Karolina Muchova v Barbora Krejcikova
Hubert Hurkacz v Jan-Lennard Struff
Tiafoe looks exhausted as he waves to the crowd walking out of the court. Bublik steps up to the mic and says: “It’s an amazing court, it was a great battle and this match will stay with me forever.”
That was such an insane game. Heroics from both players but it is Bublik who heads into the second week of Wimbledon. Tiafoe is out but he can feel proud of his overall performance.
Bublik sees out comeback thriller
Tiafoe* 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (11-13), 6-4, 3-6 Bublik
Bublik can sew this up in a bow if he can serve this out. Well he goes 15-0 down as Tiafoe forces him to hit the net. Bublik hits back to get to 30-15 and then Tiafoe hits the net. Bublik now has two match points and an ace sees him through. He has done it. What a match.
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Tiafoe 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (11-13), 6-4, 3-5 Bublik* (*denotes next server)
Tiafoe must hold here or his Wimbledon is over. He secures the first point and Bublik hits the net but then the American sends it long. Bublik puts it out this time and Tiafoe holds.
Tiafoe* 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (11-13), 6-4, 2-5 Bublik (*denotes next server)
Bublik’s serve is so good, the power and accuracy are so impressive. He gets to 15-0 but Bublik then hits the net. Tiafoe pushes an effort long and an unreturnable serve sees Bublik 40-15 up. He then double faults to contradict my opening sentence and then he holds.
Tiafoe 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (11-13), 6-4, 2-4 Bublik* (*denotes next server)
The crowd are with whoever is hitting the best shots and I can’t blame them, you cannot have a favourite when the tennis level is this high. Two misshits by Bublik sees Tiafoe 30-0 up and another good serve sees him edge closer to holding. Bublik mistimes his hit and Tiafoe holds.
Tiafoe* 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (11-13), 6-4, 1-4 Bublik (*denotes next server)
Bublik has 83 aces across the tournament so far, it is going to be so difficult to break him and he quickly gets to 30-0. Another ace puts Bublik 40-0 up and another compounds the break.
Tiafoe 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (11-13), 6-4, 1-3 Bublik* (*denotes next server)
I am exhausted just watching these two in battle, I don’t know how they are still standing. Probably because they are professional athletes and I’m not. Anyway, Tiafoe grabs the first point but he then smacks the net. A double fault from Tiafoe, thansk to the pop of a champagne cork in the crowd, is followed up by a great winner by Bublik but Tiafoe saves break point on the first time of asking. But Bublik breaks him with a sensational shot. WOW.
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Tiafoe* 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (11-13), 6-4, 1-2 Bublik (*denotes next server)
An ace begins this game with a clever shot doubling Bublik’s lead. Tiafoe responds with a forehand winner and Bublik hits back with the same, these two are in the same callibre and it is a delight to watch. An ace ends the game though and Bublik holds.
Tiafoe 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (11-13), 6-4, 1-1 Bublik* (*denotes next server)
A drop shot goes awry for Tiafoe and then a drop shot is player perfectly for Bublik to go 30-0 up. A rogue shot from Bublik is out and a great cross court shot levels it to 30-30. A beautiful drop shot from Tiafoe followed by an unreturnable serve sees him hold.
Tiafoe* 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (11-13), 6-4, 0-1 Bublik (*denotes next server)
I can’t lie to you, I missed the opening game but Bublik held.
Tiafoe has won the fourth set against Bublik and so I will take you through the final set in that absolute classic now. We will either get to the end of that match or the Wimbledon curfew will kick-in at 11pm BST.
Dimitrov says: “I wanted to play five sets. Truly amazing to be back here. I am so happy. I am just happy to be back, I wanted to come and compete again. Playing in front of you guys, there is something special in the air out here so thank you. Tennis is not a sprint it is a marathon. He played amazing in the third and the fourth so I just hung in there.”
Berrettini gets a standing ovation and he spins and waves to those applauding. We will hear from Dimitrov next.
Dimitrov throws his sweat bands into the crowd, puts his arms in the air and blows kisses to his fans. Berrettini shakes his head in disappointment.
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Dimitrov banishes 2025 ghosts with five-set thriller win
Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 5-3 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
Can Dimitrov do this? Yes he can.
He needs four points to reach the fourth round. The first comes from a long shot, which Berrettini responds to by lifting his hands into the air. The second from the Italian hitting the net. Berrettini wins a point back but his third comes from a wide shot from the Italian. Dimitrov has two match points now and he can’t sew it up on the first one but he does with the second. Deserved.
Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 5-3 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
Berrettini must hold on now and then he can think about the task of breaking Dimitrov. He secures the first point and Dimitrov hits the net next. A rogue wild shot puts Berrettini 40-0 up and he holds.
Tiafoe has broken Bublik in the fourth set and leads 4-3. The American is about to try and compound that break with a hold of serve. This battle could run over.
Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 5-2 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
Of course Berrettini would still survive in this match if Dimitrov holds here but it would make his life easier if he broke him now. But Dimitrov races to a 30-0 lead and an overheard smash shot edges him closer to holding. Berrettini hits the net and Dimitrov is in touching distance of the next round.
Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 4-2 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
Can Dimitrov break Berrettini here to take a step closer to the fourth round? No he can’t. The first point goes the way of the Italian but then he repeats a mistake he has made all match by pushing a ball long. A lovely forehand pulls Berrettini back into it and another powerful shot sees him 40-15. An ace sees Berrettini hold but he must break Dimitrov next.
In the other match, Bublik lead Tiafoe 3-2 in the fourth set. It would be another comeback win if Bublik pulls this off.
Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 4-1 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
Berrettini shouts in Italian as he puts Dimitrov 15-0 up with a long shot and a net-clipped shot just squeaks over for the Bulgarian to double his lead. It’s not long before he has 40-0 on the board and he holds.
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Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 3-1 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
Dimitrov secures the first point of this game, this feels like it will be a battle to the bitter end. Potentially a tie break on our hands. For now Berrettini wins the second point to go 15-15 and then the Italian goes too long off of a backhand. Dimitrov’s returns are electric and he gets to break point, can he execute this perfectly? Not yet as he hits the net but he has another break point now. He gets it with an insane backhand shot, that was magical.
Tiafoe is trailling 2-1 Bublik in the fourth set and if Bublik sees this out he will be through.
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Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 2-1 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
Berrettini leans back in frustration as he sends a simple shot long and on the next point Dimitrov slips but manages to maintain the rally for several points until he lofts it out. Berrettini fails to put pressure on Dimitrov’s pain with a bad miss which he does again a few minutes later and he holds.
Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 1-1 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
Berrettini smacks the net but Dimitrov then sends a shot long with this match putting fans of the edge of their seat. Dimitrov hits the net twice and the Italian holds.
Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 1-0 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
The crowd are behind Berrettini but Dimitrov will aim to silence them. He does initially but the Italian levels at 15-15 but the Bulgarian isn’t backing down, taking the lead at 30-15. A lovely backhand puts him within touching distance of holding and he does so.
Tiafoe and Bublik are underway in their fourth set with Bublik holding his opening serving game.
Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
All Berrettini needs to do is hold his serve and he is sending this match to a deciding fifth set. He gets the first two points easily and Dimitrov hits a shot out to give Berrettini three set points. He needs just one, we go to a fifth.
Tiafoe and Bublik have not got back underway yet but the last set saw the American have nine set points and he lost every single one. Huge from Bublik to get that third set over the line.
Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-6 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
I could see this set going to a tie break, both players not winning a lot of defensive points at the moment. Just as I type that Berrettini strikes well to level at 15-15 and goes ahead with a beautifully weighted shot in the top corner. He marshals Dimitrov left and right and he has break point which he secures. That is massive.
Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-5 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
If Dimitrov can break here the encounter is over. The Italian wins the first point and secures the second, he doesn’t look like the pressure is getting to him at all. Dimitrov pushes a shot long but Berrettini can’t have a perfect game with a ball hitting the net. An ace sews it up and we’re level in the fourth.
Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-4 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
An ace puts Dimitrov 15-0 up and then Berrettini hits the net. Another mistake from Berrettini and the Bulgarian is looking likely to hold. The Italian can’t return the serve and Dimitrov wins the game.
Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-4 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
Berrettini must hold here, another break may be too much to come back from. He heeds the advice and gets to a 40-0 lead which he compounds. This could be a long evening.
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Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-3 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
Dimitrov gets to a 30-0 lead and that last break of serve might have put an extra zip into his game to sum it up. Another fantastic shot from his forehand puts him within one point of holding and he does it.
Bublik has done it again, what a warrior. It was an absolute battle at the tie break in the third set but it is the man from Kazakhstan who wins it 13-11! Bublik is now two sets up against Tiafoe, who won the first.
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Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 3-3 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
A long rally ends with Berrettini hitting a shot long and then he hits the net, the Italian gets a let off though as Dimitrov’s hit has too much on it. Blimey, that was quite the rally. Back and forth until Dimitrov makes a great run and sends the ball the other way to give himself break point. He doesn’t seal it on the first time of asking but he does on the second. WOW.
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Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 2-3 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
Dimitrov coyly plays a forehand from a clipped return and then races to a 40-0 lead. An ace ends it but Berrettini still holds the cards here.
I haven’t forgotten about Tiafoe v Bublik either, they are still locked in a tie break which currently stands at 7-7.
Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 1-3 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
An ace starts the game and a powerful forehand puts Berrettini 30-0 up. A skilful exchange sees both at their best but the Italian comes off with the point and a net-clipped shot sees Berrettini hold.
Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 1-2 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
Dimitrov races to a 30-0 lead and a hold of serve here may give the Bulgarian a shot of confidence which he seems to need right now. Points exchange and Dimitrov ends the game cleanly. Berrettini raises the racket above his head in frustration but resists smashing it on the floor.
Tiafoe and Bublik are playing incredibly well. The third set has gone to a tie break, which Bublik currently leads 3-2. Bublik won the second set on a tie break, can he do it again?
Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 0-2 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
A lovely sliced shot put Dimitrov 15-0 up and a double fault from Berrettini puts his opponent another point ahead. Dimitrov misses three returns and the Italian is 40-30 up which he sees out.
Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 0-1 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
Berrettini has a beautiful drop shot to level at 15-15, the Italian will be fighting every step of the way now after going two sets down and he is doing a god job of that so far. Dimitrov then sends a shot long but then the Bulgarian has a delightful shot down the right to level it 30-30. Dimitrov mistimes his shot to gift Berrettini break point and he takes it! WOW.
Dimitrov and Berrettini are back on centre court. The roof is shut and they are back underway.
Bublik’s serve has been incredible, 26 aces in this match. In the third set he and Tiafoe are locked at 5-5.
The roof will take eight-10 minutes to close and so we have about five-ish minutes until the centre court match is back underway. Dimitrov has a two-set advantage but Berrettini will have momentum after just winning the third.
There is one other match happening right now and it is betweeen Tiafoe and Bublik. They are currently 4-4 in the third set after the American won 6-4 the first set, while Bublik took the second 7-6 (7-5).
Dimitrov is frustrated as they are closing the roof, he is ranting at why they are doing it. Berrettini is heading inside while this is happening, Dimitrov is annoyed because he thinks they can play more games with the light. They are shutting the roof to turn the lights on. Weirdly, Berrettini has taken all of his bags with him which feels unnecessary. Let me bring you some news from elsewhere.
Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 3-6 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
At 15-15, Dimitrov hits the net and Berrettini is just two points from securing his first set of this match. But Bulgarian does so well to chip a shot past his opponent to level it 30-30, an ace puts Berrettini back in the driving seat but then he hits teh net. His frustration is abundantly clear, that should have been the winning moment for this set but we are at deuce.
Dimitrov has advantage with Berrettini sending a shot long but he rescues the break with a quick return. Again Berrettini sends a shot long from the back line, so unlike the Italian. Another rally and it ends with Dimitrov slipping, he manages to get to the ball but it hits the net. Berrettini takes the advantage but he scuppers the chance to hold. Finally he does it, is the comeback on?
Fritz beats Sonego
Taylor Fritz is through after a comeback win, the theme of day six of Wimbledon. He came through 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) to go through to the fourth round.
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Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 3-5 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
Dimitrov hits the net and it is clear the momentum is with Berrettini, the Italian must win this set in order to remain in the tournament. The Bulgarian though wants this wrapped up and he hammers a forehand shot down the left to go 15-15. Berrettini can’t return twice and a lofted touch sees Dimitrov hold.
Fritz v Sonego is at 5-5 in the tie break with both playing out of their skins to win this.
Dimitrov* 6-3, 6-4, 2-5 Berrettini (*denotes next server)
Dimitrov bends the ball around the net and it bounces in, that is some stunning tennis. Okay this is getting silly the level of tennis now, they both come close to the net and Dimitrov ends up in the splits but his shot hits the net. Berrettini races to a 40-15 lead and he holds. Game on.
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Fritz’ match against Sonego has gone to a tie break in the fourth set, if the American wins it he will go through. It currently stands at 2-2.
Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 2-4 Berrettini* (*denotes next server)
On centre we join a tense atmosphere as Berrettini tries to get back into this and the crowd are loud as the Italian forces Dimitrov to hit the net. But the Bulgarian has his own skill and send Berrettini the wrong way to sneak past a forehand shot and the Italian hits the net. A frustrated grimace comes across his face but he uses it to eek out another point to send it to deuce.
Dimitrov takes the advantage but can’t execute to finish off the game so back to deuce we go. The Bulgarian’s smash shot shockingly hits the net and Berrettini now has break point and he does it. HUGE!
Sonego has gone 6-5 up in the fourth set, he has pressure on his shoulders as if he loses this one Fritz will go through.
Thank you Tanya and what a great few matches we are being treated to on this beautiful Saturday. As I join you Berrettini has gone 3-2 up in the third set, one he must win.
There’s a beautiful midsummer light on court 2 where Taylor Fritz has purred through a service game to make it 5-5 against Sonego in the fourth, Fritz 2-1 up. And with three men’s games in full swing, it’s time for me to hand over to Sarah who will take you through to lights out. Bye!
If you’re just joining this blog, there were a couple of huge upsets in the women’s competition earlier today:
A tie break between Tiafoe and Bublik to decide the second set. Bublik takes a 6-3 lead with a stinging backhand down the line and has three set points. He attempts an – optimistic – drop shot from behind the baseline to lose the first one, nets another shot to lose the second, but closes out the set with a dinky serve and volley and draws level One set each: 6-4, 7-6.
Back to centre, where Dimitrov is just starting to cruise. Berrettini plumps for a drop shot down 30-40 on his serve but meets the net. He’s been broken and Dimitrov now serves for the second set and a 2-0 lead.
He goes 15-0 up and Berrettini shrugs and fiddles with his shirt. At 0-30, Berrettini is arguing with his box. Dimitrov comes into the net and volleys to give himself set point and collects the cherry when Berrettini hits out. A tired looking Berrettini slopes slowly over to his chair while Gareth Southgate looks on – have a word Gareth. Dimitrov leads 6-3, 6-4.
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Back to No. 2 court, where Taylor Fritz is serving to win the third set and go two sets to one up on Lorenzo Sonego. And with the sun dropping lower and becoming gentler, he does it as Sonego volleys into the net. Fritz has a drink and changes his shirt up 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
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A glorious rally, which includes a Bublik’s nutmeg is warmly applauded and Bublik grins broadly. The Tiafoe serve is taken repeatedly to deuce but he draws Bublik into the net and duly wins to take the second set to 3-3.
On court one, Francis Tiafoe has grabbed the first set-6-4 against Bublik – and it’s going with serve in the second. The commentators say that Tiafoe likes to be buoyed by the raucous NYC crowd, so sometimes the Wimbledon straw hat and chinos politeness is a little lowkey for his liking. 2-2 in the second.
What a thriller that was, well played Arthur Fery, nose bleeds and comebacks. “I asked to play on this court,” he says afterwards, “I love this court, I had a great time here in the second round too.” He might have to put up with a show court next week though.
Let’s dart back to centre where Dimitrov has already purred to a one set lead against Berrettini - 6-3. It’s 1-1 in the second as Dimitrov powers his way to a service win to love.
Arthur Fery beats Zizou Bergs 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (10-5)
The crowd whistle and shout between points and the nerveless Fery aces! Bergs goes long. Then Fery gets a lucky net chord, Bergs an unlucky one. Bergs rants to the umpire that Fery never says sorry.
A mistake by Fery and a great shot by Bergs gives Fery an 8-4 advantage at the change of ends – the last British male wildcard to reach the last 16 was Andrew Foster in 1993. Will Fery be next?
Bergs goes long and Fery has a purse full of match points and wins the second of them! He throws himself on the ground in delight, and Bergs sportingly comes around to give him a congratulatory hug. After four hours and 38 minutes, Fery has a place in the last 16. Well played!
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Fery forces the first error of the tie break to go 3-1 up, then Bergs double faults. A huge opportunity for Fery but Bergs plays a winning volley and at the change of ends Fery has a 4-2 lead.
Ah, they’ve restarted on court 18 – both men have held their serve so Fery it is to serve to stay in the match at 5-6. He’s nerveless, rushes to a 40-0 lead before double faulting, and then hitting a backhand into the net, but Bergs his the next ball out and at 6-6 we have a tie break to decide this gripping match!
Let’s have quick whizz round the other courts. It’s going with serve in the second set on court 2 where No. 6 seed Taylor Fritz lost the first set to 4-6 to Lorenzo Sonego.
And there are two big men’s games getting started on the show courts. On court one, it’s N0. 17 Frances Tiafoe v No. 10 Alexander Bublik; and on centre, Grigor Dimitrov takes on Matteo Berrettini.
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It is looking like a convincing service game for Fery, marred only by a double fault, when his nose begins to bleed again at 40- 15. Everything pauses and Fery calls for the trainer. Bergs isn’t hugely impressed but sits down. 4-5 in the deciding set,
Oooof, Bergs double faults to take his service game to deuce. But then Fery’s backhand is long. Berg shushes someone in the crowd and takes the game when Fery mis-hits. Fery to serve at 4-5, pressure on.
Bergs is rattled – hits the first point out, the second into the net and, in between, rants at the umpire. But a cross court backhand on the stretch gives him break point, only for him to net a passing shot again. Deuce. A Bergs lob goes wrong and he shapes to throw his racket, mouthes a gobful of something and gets a warning from the umpire. After more toing and froing, Fery wins his serve and it’s 4-4.
Back to Arthur Fery on court 18, where they’re in the deciding set. It’s not looking too pretty for Fery who is a break down, but hang on, he’s broken back! The crowd, packed in like pressurised Wimbledon balls in a tin, go, politely, wild. Fery to serve at 3-4.
Madison Keys beats Amanda Anisimova 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
Thanks Sarah! Keys to serve for the match. She has two match points, serves and Anisimova hits out! Keys squeals in delight, the pair shake friendly hands at the net and Keys waves all around the court. A nervy performance by both women, but Keys found her feet in the second set and never let go. Anisimova, last year’s finalist, slips quietly off court, and Keys’ first appearance on centre is a winning one.
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To deliver who wins this one, Tanya is back as I go on my break. See you soon!
Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 3-5 Keys* (*denotes next server)
Anisimova, who is getting more and more angry with every mistake, hits the net and spins around in frustration. Keys is playing some beautiful tennis now, a great rally between the pair ends with a good slice from Keys who puts it in the corner to go two points from wrapping the match up. Anisimova is clever with a drop shot to take it to 30-30 and Keys hits the net to put Anisimova a point away from holding, both players really going for it now. She holds!
Anisimova* 6-3, 2-6, 2-5 Keys (*denotes next server)
On centre court, Keys has wrapped up another game and all she must do now is break Anisimova and she is through. Easier said than done I know.
Zverev through in straight sets
Marcos Giron got stronger as the match went on but Alexander Zverev had too much and sealed up a straight sets 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 win to go through to the next round. The German is aiming to win Wimbledon for the first time this year.
Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 2-4 Keys* (*denotes next server)
Another break here would be perfect for Keys but Anisimova starts her serving game well before getting frustrated as she puts an easy shot out. She then comes towards the net and plays some great tennis to send Keys left and right before a nice forehand puts her 30-15 up. Keys sends two shots long for Anisimova to hold.
Anisimova* 6-3, 2-6, 1-4 Keys (*denotes next server)
Back on centre court Keys is in the ascendency now and is really playing with confidence. Anisimova is not dying away at all but the freedom in Keys’ game is seeing her through.
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Nosková seals comeback win
It is the day of the comeback wins it seems as Linda Nosková has managed to overcome Sorana Cîrstea 6-2, 3-6, 6-7 (11-9). An absolute thriller of a deciding set with each point levelling as they went in the tie break but Nosková just pips it at the end.
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Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 1-3 Keys* (*denotes next server)
The longest rally of the game ends with a shot that is out by 3mm by Anisimova and a delightful forehand from Keys puts her 30-30. Anisimova slips to give Keys break point which she expertly takes. Wow. That is the shot of the match so far.
Zverev and Giron are locked in a tension-filled third set at 4-4 after the German won the opening two sets. There is also a thriller playing out on court 3 as Cirstea and Noskova are in a tie break in the deciding third set. Noskova currently leads 8-7 in that tie break.
Anisimova* 6-3, 2-6, 1-2 Keys (*denotes next server)
That was a lovely backhand from Anisimova which is followed up by a flawless serve from Keys. Both are settled in this one now after a bumpy opening two sets. An unreturnable serve comes next to put Keys on the precipice of holding but she hits the net to give Anisimova a way back into this game. She then holds as Anisimova is not clinical enough.
Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 1-1 Keys* (*denotes next server)
Anisimova must hold here to get a grasp back on this match. She was in full control after the first set but Keys has done so well to get herself back into it. The 26th seed gets an early lead in this second game of the third but lets points slip by hitting the net twice. The game goes to deuce and back again but Anisimova manages to see it out, 1-1.
Fery has sent his match to a deciding fifth set in an incredible display of skill. He witheld Bergs from sewing up the match in a tie break but powering to a 76-(7-4) tie break win. Talk about performing under pressure!
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Anisimova* 6-3, 2-6, 0-1 Keys (*denotes next server)
This match has not seen the best tennis from either player but Keys has the slight momentum now as she seals an opening game win in the third.
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Brit Fery’s fourth set against Bergs has gone to a tie break with Fery currently 2-1 up. He needs to win this tie break or Bergs wins the match.
Anisimova* 6-3, 2-6 Keys (*denotes next server)
Anisimova is serving to stay in this second set but it isn’t as clean as she would like with her first serve a bit rocky. She has not looked comfortable all match but now the frustration is really coming to the fore but she fist pumps as Keys is unable to return the ball to put Anisimova 30-15 up. But some errors from the sixth seed gifts Keys set point, yet she can’t take it and we head to deuce. To 40-40 to advantage for both players and back we go before Keys eventually wraps it up for the set. HUGE.
Cobolli wins thriller
French Open finalist Flavio Cobolli has won a thrilling comeback win against Karen Khachanov in one of the best game of the tournament so far. Unbelievably he lost the first set 6-0 but he won the second 7-6 (7-4). Khachanov then battled to win a tie break in the third 7-6 (7-5) but then Cobolli won the final two sets 6-2. What a game.
Anisimova* 6-3, 2-5 Keys (*denotes next server)
If Keys manages to get herself back into this match and go onto win, it would be the sixth time she would reach the fourth round. But there is a long way to go in this one as Keys holds her serve, meaning if she breaks Anisimova next she will win the second set.
Anisimova 6-3, 2-4 Keys* (*denotes next server)
Anisimova seems to have found her groove again now after Keys raced to a 3-0 lead in this second set. This game has been quite simple for Anisimova to hold and Keys will be looking over her shoulder to keep herself in the tournament.
In the other women’s singles match Cirstea is trailling Noskova 3-4 in the third after winning the first set 6-2 but losing the second 6-3. Back to centre court now where Keys has gone 4-1 up in the second set.
Let’s take a break from centre court for some score updates from across the tournament. Zverev is leading Giron 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), 2-0 after breaking the American just now in the third set, Munar is leading 5-4 in the third set against Lehecka after losing the opening two sets 6-4, Bergs is 4-3 up in the fourth against Fery in the fourth, while Cobolli leads 3-2 in the fifth despite struggling in the heat against Khachanov.
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Anisimova 6-3, 1-3 Keys* (*denotes next server)
This second set is quickly getting away from Anisimova as she smacks the net on the opening point of her serve. However, Keys is still error-strewn and hits the net herself before Anisimova does the same thing again. Some skill from the sixth seed and more mistakes from Keys wraps up the game for Anisimova.
Anisimova* 6-3, 0-3 Keys (*denotes next server)
Anisimova is giving “anything you can do I can do better” energy early in this game as she races to 30-0 lead on Keys’ serve but her compatriot calms her own game down to battle to 30-30. Anisimova is getting increasingly frustrated with herself as she shouts at herself in between points as Keys holds.
Anisimova 6-3, 0-2 Keys* (*denotes next server)
Keys is getting more joy in front of the Anisimova’s serve now as she gets to a 30-15 lead and despite some frustrated grunts Anisimova’s next ball is out, resulting in her whacking her racket on the ground. Keys has break point and she gets it as Anisimova’s serve is out.
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Anisimova* 6-3, 0-1 Keys (*denotes next server)
In women’s tennis there really is no time at all to turn a match around and so Keys needs to be on point in this set to keep her Wimbledon hopes alive. She races to a 30-0 lead and though the sixth seed battles, it is Keys who holds.
Some news to catch up on if you haven’t yet seen:
Zverev is two sets up now after clinically seeing out the tie break 7-6 (7-4).
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Anisimova 6-3 Keys* (*denotes next server)
In our break away from centre court, Anisimova mangaged to break Keys’ serve and so now she is serving for the first set. At 15-15, Anisimova hits an ace but then hits the net to level it at 30-30. She battles to set point and takes it the first time of asking.
We will go back to centre court shortly but some more updates for you. Cobolli managed to see out the fourth set to send his classic match against Khachanov to a deciding fifth set, what a thriller fans have been treated to on court 2. Elsewhere, Bergs has won the third set against Britain’s Fery 2-1.
The second set between Zverev and Giron has gone to a tiebreak with the American fighting for his place in the tournament after losing the opening set 6-2. Giron is currently 2-1 down in the tie break but he is now on his serve.
Anisimova 4-3 Keys* (*denotes next server)
“Let’s go, come on,” is Anisimova’s go-to saying as she celebrates winning the first point in the latest game and she adds a “let’s go” as she goes 30-0 up. Keys smacks the net next but Anisimova does the same thing to put the game 40-15 but a clever forehand sees Anisimova hold.
Anisimova* 3-3 Keys (*denotes next server)
The commentators believe the error-strewn match we have witnessed so far is because the players are nervous as the women’s draw has opened up. That would explain a lot but Keys seems to have settled first here, she is 30-0 up on her serve and compounds the lead with Anisimova hitting the net. The sixth seed then hits a wild ball for Keys to hold.
Anisimova 3-2 Keys* (*denotes next server)
Back on centre court, these two are struggling to get some rhythm in both of their games as they go toe-to-toe with Anisimova holding her serve once again.
The match between Khachanov and Cobolli is turning into a classic. Khachanov won the first set 6-0 and being bagelled awoke something in Cobolli who battled to win the second 7-6 (7-4) with the third also going to a tie break with Khachanov taking it 7-6 (7-5). Now, in the fourth set, Cobolli is the one with the momentum and is leading 5-2.
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Anisimova* 2-2 Keys (*denotes next server)
Anisimova is looking frustrated as she gifts a point away at 15-15 but Keys then hits the net, both players not hitting their straps quite yet. A wild forehand from Anisimova makes it 30-30 but the sixth seed has break point with the ball hitting the net from Keys. Yet another error sends the game to deuce and with it going back and forth Keys eventually is able to hold.
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Lehecka is aiming to close out his match in straight sets against Munar after winning the first two sets 6-4. He is currently 1-0 down in the third as Munar held his serve.
Anisimova 2-1 Keys* (*denotes next server)
At 15-15, Anisimova is having to rely on her second serve with the first attempts just not coming off at the moment. She then hits the next to give Keys the upperhand but the sixth seed battles back to 30-30. Again Anisimova blinks first with Keys on break point but she can’t get it over the line, as the ball goes out Anisimova says “let’s go, come on”. That pep talk is enough to urge her to hold.
Elsewhere, French Open champion Zverev is 4-3 down in the second set after winning the first 6-2. A real battle on court 1.
Anisimova* 1-0 Keys (*denotes next server)
Anisimova has struggled slightly at the tournament so far as she spent some time out in the spring with injury but in this match it hasn’t been an issue. Keys’ serve is strong and it pushes the sixth seed to make some mistakes to level the match 1-1.
Anisimova 1-0 Keys* (*denotes next server)
Both players finding their feet in this one. The 26th seed Keys edges ahead at every turn but Anisimova goes toe-to-toe with her and manages to see out the game.
It’s an all-American affair, which is quite poetic on the country’s 250th birthday, on centre court as Madison Keys takes on last year’s Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova. That game will get underway shortly where I will bring you game-by-game updates while peppering updates from other matches throughout. If you have any questions or comments, give me an email.
Sorana Cîrstea has sealed the first set 6-2 against Linda Nosková on court 3, while in the tie break on court 2 Khachanov has taken the third set 7-6 (7-5) against Cobolli. He is currently 1-0 up in the fourth and if he wins this one he will take the match.
The Williams sisters were due to play on Sunday in the women’s doubles of Wimbledon, which they have won six times before, against Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio who now automatically go through to the next round.
Here is the statement from Serena Williams on her injury that has ruled her out of playing doubles with her sister Venus: “I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside @venuswilliams once more meant the world to me. I did everything I could to be ready, but unfortunately my knee just isn’t ready to compete.
”I’m especially grateful to tournament director, Jamie Baker, and the entire tournament team for giving me every opportunity to play here. Thank you to the fans for your incredible support and for making this comeback so meaningful…All I can say is stay tuned to a city near you…
”The photo of the syringes shows the fluid they drained from my knee after my singles match…yikes! The good news is my knee shouldn’t swell or collect that much fluid again. The bad news is that, as hard as I tried, I just wasn’t able to get it ready for doubles.”
Williams sisters withdraw from doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will not play in the women’s doubles because of an injury to Serena’s knee.
More to follow.
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Zverev has won the first set 6-2 against American Giron and Lehecka clinches the first against Munar 6-4. Brit Fery has fought back well against Bergs to take the second 7-5 after losing the first set 6-2. While on Court 2 the third set has gone to a tie break between Khachanov and Cobolli.
Swiatek gives a small wave to the crowd and she marches off court, a very disappointing performance from the defending champion. Eala, the 29th seed, steps up the mic and says: “I don’t know how to describe it. I am into the second week of a slam and it is amazing for me. Iga is a phenomenal player and a great person. I am really emotional and maybe for someone like Iga who has won so many slams or for Serena or Venus [Williams] this achievement may seem small but for someone who grew up in the Phillipines, I went to train with my brother and grandfather every day after school. This is everything.”
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I don’t think Eala can quite believe it. She is on her knees, hands on her face with the biggest smile centre court has ever seen. That result is huge.
Eala knocks out defending champion Swiatek
Eala 7-6 (11-9), 6-2 Swiatek
Eala is serving for the match but Swiatek has stepped up and is aggressive to secure the first point. This time the Phillipines star has a wayward forehand that goes out but then Swiatek sends a ball long. It must be difficult to ignore the fact this game could send her through to the fourth round but the pressure is not showing for Eala whose drop shot puts her level at 30-30. But the defending champion shows her skill to get herself at break point, yet she doesn’t take it on the first time of asking and we go to deuce.
Oh my word, Swiatek sets up the volley again but she launches it long. Eala now has match point, centre court is in raptuous applause before falling silent as Swiatek wins the next point to be back at deuce. Back and forth we go to advantage and deuce before Eala drops to the floor after seeing out her third match point. WOW.
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Don’t worry an update is coming, this game is just going on and on with Eala and Swiatek battling for each and every point.
Eala* 7-6 (11-9), 5-2 Swiatek (*denotes next server)
This game has been a real battle but Swiatek has registered two double faults and she really is her own worst enemy at the moment. She has struggled with her forehand throughout the match and now she hits the net to give Eala break point. Swaitek orchestrates the point but her resulting volley is not clean and is out. Eala has one game to go before knocking out the defending champion now.
Let’s get some updates from around the tournament. Zverev is currently 3-1 up in the first set against Giron, Lehecka leads Munar 5-4 in their first set, Bergs and Fery are locked at 3-3 in the second set after the German won the first 6-2 and Cobolli leads Khachanov 5-4 in the third set in that game after losing the first 6-0 but winning the second 7-6 (7-4). Back to centre court and Swiatek has broken Eala to make is 4-2 in the second set, we will concentrate on that match now but I will bring you big news from the rest of the tournament as we go.
Paolini through in straight sets
Jasmine Paolini has knocked out Maria Sakkari in straight sets in a dominant display on court No 3. The Italian was able to win the game 6-1, 6-2 to sail through to the fourth round.
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Thank you Tanya and hello everyone. I greet you just as Swiatek claws back a game for the match currently standing at 7-6 (11-9), 4-1 to Elea. Elsewhere another game has wrapped up…
Wow – that didn’t take long. Eala has cruised to a 3-0 lead in the second set on centre, now serving to make it 4-0.
An ace gives her three game points. Swiatek saves two of them and then the third as Eala slips and still manages to get racket to ball lying flat on her belly, but Swiatec pounces. Two deuces, three, Eala loses her first serve, but takes the game and a 4-0 lead when Switaek nets! She blows her nose and rants at her box.
This has been such a thrilling game to watch, but I will leave the denouement in the hands of Sarah as I take a break. Enjoy!
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Alexander Zverev, fresh from his first grand slam win at the French Open, is next on No. 1 court. It seems unlikely that he will be turned over by the USA’s Marcos Giron in the way Mertens surprised Rybakina, but we will find out. Giron wins the first game, on his serve, to love.
Out on court 18, Arthur Fery is a set down (2-6) t0 Zizou Bergs, and has had to deal with another nosebleed. But the good news is that he holds his first service game of the second set to love. The crowd seems reserved, holding its powder dry until the going gets even tougher.
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It’s Swiatek now who can’t grab her break point opportunity, and when she goes long Eala gets the set point chance. More astonishing tennis and Swiatek draws level on 9-9. Martina Navratilova, looks on admiringly. Eala has set point number four and takes it! 7-6 (11-9).
There’s a tie break on centre. Swiatek hurls her tennis raquet in frustration as they change ends, 2-4 down. But she tucks into the Eala second serve and wins the next two points as well. Swiatek isn’t giving up this set lightly and powers through her serves to leave Eala serving to stay in the match… but then Swiatek nets. At 6-6, who is going to break first?
An amazing backhand winner by Eala gives her a second set point, but Swiatek pulls back in a punishing rally…7-7
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A very happy Mertens. “After so many 40- alls I tried to give a little smile and relax myself a little bit. It is one of the biggest wins of my career, I had some doubles success here before, really pleased with my performance today.” She hangs around to signs tennis balls and an actual fan for fans.
Elise Mertens beats Elena Rybakina 7-6, 6-1
Also in trouble, the world No 2 Rybakina, who lost the first set 6-7 and is now 1-5 down in the second on No 1 court. Mertens, Sabalenka’s former doubles partner, serves for the match.
But it’s a nervy game, repeatedly going to deuce. Mertens starts to lose her ball toss, repeatedly double faults. But she steels herself, and grabs her third match point with an ace, grins and applauds the crowd. The 2022 Wimbledon champion and 2026 Australian champion is out – and that’s the upset of the tournament!
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Swiatek holds serve – though it wasn’t easy – and suddenly looks like she’s gone up a gear. Did Eala miss her big chance? It’s 5-5.
A possible upset is brewing on centre court where Eala is serving for the set. Swiatek hasn’t been at her best this afternoon, dropping unforced errors, and Eala has pounced.
Swiatek fights back from 0-30 with a classy overhead, and then goes wide with a forehand. She nets to give Eala set point. Eala looks calm, but Swiatek ups her game with a cross-court winner to take it to deuce, then gets a break point back with a forehand down the line and grabs it. There’s gas in this yet. 5-4.
Let’s drop in to court 18, where the last-Brit-in-the-singles standing, Arthur Fery, has a chance to make it into the second week. He plays Belgian Zizou Bergs, named after Zinedine Zidane – as was my next door neighbour’s mums’ dog.
Huge applause for Fery as he hands his towel to the ballboy and prepares to serve. He’s in a white forward facing baseball cap and polo shirt. The first point is his as Bergs hits into the net but the game flicks to and fro to settle on deuce. Fery gets advantage with an ace; Bergs, in backwards baseball cap, pegs him back to deuce. A scuffle ensues and he holds serve in a morale boosting first game.
Over on court one, Elise Mertens had a chance to serve for the first set but No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina breaks back and we go to a tie break.
The sun is bright now, shadows lurking only at the far end of the court. It’s 3-3 as the players change ends. Mertens, with a cross and a Saint Christopher (I think) on her necklace keeps her nerve. Rybakina double faults to give Mertens three set points – but then Mertens double faults. But the Rybakina return goes wide on the next point and the set is hers – 7-6. Well, well.
Alex de Minaur beats Zachary Svajda 6-2, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2
Swiatek recovers from a couple of mistakes on her service game to make it 1-1, as over on court three the No. 5 seed Alex de Minaur has made smooth progress to round four after losing the second set.
The players warm up, they’ve met twice before, and it’s one win apiece. The camera pans back to show centre court rising like a manor house from the fields.
An entertaining first game full of fabulous strokes goes to deuce. Swiatek goes into the net and earns a break point with a volley. Eala restores deuce with a firey forehand into the corner and serves out the opening game. This feels like it will be fun.
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Quickly over to centre court, where Claire Balding has been introducing the stars in the royal box. I didn’t catch all of them but Ben Ainslie, Steve Redgrave, Chris Hoy and Gareth Southgate make for a big hitting posse.
The first match is between 21 year old Alexandra Eala and defending champ Iga Swiatek. Eala is the first player from the Phillipines to make the third round of a grand slam and has a devoted set of fans. They walk into the cauldron, Swiatek in headphones and a cap, Eala with a long black plait and a sun visor.
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Bouzkova clenches her fist after taking a hot second set tie break to make it one set all against Samsonova on court no. 12.
Away from the singles courts, there’s plenty to keep an eye on in the mixed doubles too. It’s not been a good morning for the British-Dutch fifth seeds Julian Cash and Demi Schuurs, already knocked out in straight sets by Brit-Canadian duo Joe Salisbury and Leyla Fernandez.
There’s a tough match coming up for Brits David Stevenson and Jodie Burrage who must face Italian top seeds Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani on court 14.
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Pat Cash is not impressed by this time out. Tennis is tiring he says, get on with it. They’re back on court now and De Minaur is serving for the third set . He starts with an ace, then a booming forehand. Another good serve and a loose forehand from Svajda gets the job done. De Minaur leads 6-2, 7-5, 6-2, and in the crowd sun cream is being liberally applied.
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Back to the battle of the baseball caps: De Minaur (forwards) and Svajda (backwards). Svajda has called for a physio 2-5 down in the third set, one set all. He’s now lying down on the ground getting a massage to his left leg and has taken a couple of tablets and a time out.
Marta Kostyuk beats Emma Navarro 6-2, 4-6, 6-1
Things have moved on rapidly at No. 2 court where Kostuk is serving for the match at 5-1. Nerves get the better of her as three match points slip through her fingers. But she takes a deep breath at deuce and pulls out an ace and an overhead smash to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time. Semi-finals at Paris too, she’s on a roll.
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From the camera eye on court 12, you can see the crowds miling past on two sides. The 21st seed Bouzkova lost the first set to Samsonova 4-6, but is fighting back in the second which is going with serve, 4-4. She reached the quarter-finals here in 2022 and is in fiery grass-court form. Samsonova, who reached the quarter-finals last year, has already upset the 15th seed Diana Shnaider this week.
Dominance has also changed hands on No. 3 court too where fifth seed de Minaur easily took charge of the first set, 6-2, against Svajda, but is now serving to stay in the second. At 30-40 down he pauses, fiddles with his necklace, and after a fantastic rally where recovers after slipping, earns a deuce. But Svadar, after being down a break in this set, prevails to make it one set all: 6-2, 5-7.
Navarro, gold earrings crawling up her ears, struggles to take advantage and the big hitting Kostuk has two break points. But then the frustration is Kostuk’s as she fluffs her lines and rants at herself. Navarro takes the set and they move into a decider.. 2-6-6-4.
On No. 2 court, Emma Navarro, who went down 2-6 in the first set to Marta Kostyuk, is a break up in the second, and at a crucial time which leaves her serving for the set.
Day five rewind
Preamble
Hello! Welcome to day six of this Wimbledon ,which is already slipping through our fingers. So let’s enjoy all this first Saturday has to offer.
The crowds are drifting through the gates and play is already underway on the outside courts. Alex de Minaur has safely won the first set against Zachary Svajda, and No. 12 seed Marta Kostyuk is in domineering form against Emma Navarro on No. 2 court.
Play starts at 1.30pm on Centre where No.3 Iga Swiatek takes on Alexandra Eala, followed by an all-American July 4 clash between Amanda Anisimove and Madison Keys and then a big-beast battle as Grigor Dimitrov fires aces at Matteo Berrettini.
Elena Rybakina, Alexander Zverev and Alexander Bublik light up No. 1 court from 1pm.
Serena’s knee injury looks to have recovered enough for the Williams sisters to be added the order of play in the mixed doubles – where they are six times champions. And last, but very not least, the last plucky Brit standing, 23 year old Arthur Fery takes on Zizou Bergs on court 18.
Do join us, there’s plenty of room on the sofa.
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