Tennis Tracker: Djokovic leading Hurkacz going into tomorrow, Swiatek survives Bencic test
00:04 CET - It has been a cracking day at SW19, and guess what? We are set to do this all over again tomorrow. Make sure you tune in to the Tennis Tracker tomorrow morning! See you then!
23:48 CET - That dreaded curfew. Novak Djokovic (36) was leading Hubert Hurkacz (26) 7-6(6), 7-6(6) before the pair had to head off to bed due to the 11pm curfew set by the Wimbledon parents. Hurkacz was serving LIGHTS OUT, notching 23 aces with a first serve percentage of 73%, allowing Djokovic little opportunity to break his serve. However, he just couldn't find a way to get a look in during the Serb's service games, who wasn't doing too badly himself.
Ultimately, Djokovic and tiebreaks are a match made in heaven. The world No.2 today broke the Grand Slam record, winning his 13th and 14th consecutive tiebreak at major level, while also making it 12 in a row overall. He is 20-4 in tiebreaks this year. Scary stuff.
Hurkacz did lead 6-3 in the first set tiebreak though, and inexplicably put a simple forehand in the net on his third set point. And ultimately, you can't afford to miss those chances against Djokovic.
It has been an exhibition in holding serve, and the duo will come out tomorrow again to continue this serving extravaganza. The centre court crowd will once again be fortunate enough to watch four matches tomorrow.
21:51 CET - Okay, Novak Djokovic (36) and Hubert Hurkacz (26) are on court for the final match of the day.
21:45 CET - Oh my word, Elina Svitolina (28) has just won the most remarkable match against Victoria Azarenka (33). After two hours and 49 minutes, the Ukrainian has come out on top 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(9) in an absolute slugfest. The final set tiebreak was a war of attrition, with both players giving absolutely everything. What a battle. What a brilliant few matches at Wimbledon today. She will face Swiatek next.
21:29 CET - Iga Swiatek (22) is into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time after beating Belinda Bencic (26) in another centre court THRILLER (4)6-7, 7-6(2), 6-3. The two went toe-to-toe with each other for the large majority of the contest, with Bencic's flat hitting causing Swiatek a lot of problems. But in the end, Swiatek had just about enough to beat her opponent, who made costly errors on the big points. Swiatek's title charge continues.
20:39 CET - There are two brilliant matches going on on the showpiece courts. Svitolina and Azarenka, and Swiatek and Bencic are both heading to final set deciders.
19:32 CET - Bencic has taken the first set against Swiatek. Is there a big upset on the cards? Follow the rest of the match at Flashscore.
18:51 CET - Up next on court one: Victoria Azarenka (33) vs Elina Svitolina (28). This promises to be a really spicy encounter, with the latter searching for a first win over her opponent after losing their last five meetings.
18:44 CET - Mirra Andreeva's fairytale season continued on Sunday when the 16-year-old reached the Wimbledon fourth round, and she said she has been inspired by Grand Slam warrior Rafael Nadal (37).
18:37 CET - Jannik Sinner (21) is looking very, very good. The Italian was pushed by Daniel Elahi Galan (27) in the first two sets but eventually came out on top 7-5(4), 6-4, 6-3. It was a really powerful performance from Sinner, and he most certainly has the ability to hurt anyone on this surface with his clean striking.
18:22 CET - Everyone has taken a breather. Iga Swiatek (22) and Belinda Bencic (26) are warming up on centre court. Can the Pole make the last eight of Wimbledon for the first time?
17:57 CET - Well, that was an EXTRAORDINARY contest. Andrey Rublev (25) is through into the quarters after surviving a titanic tussle against Alexander Bublik (26) 7-5, 6-3, (6)6-7, (5)6-7, 6-4. Easily one of the matches of the tournament. Bublik was at his typically enigmatic best, and at one point, looked like he was going to mount a spectacular comeback. But Rublev held him off, and even managed one of the shots of the tournament on the penultimate point of the match. What a start to the action on centre court.
17:37 CET - Roman Safiullin (25) is into the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time ever - on his Wimbledon debut! The Russian defeated Denis Shapovalov (24) from a set down, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-3. His opponent took a medical timeout during the third set and looked to be suffering from an illness or injury, with his game totally going up in smoke. But take nothing away from Safiullin, who was brilliant. What an achievement for him.
17:24 CET - There is an absolute thriller going on on centre court. Rublev had led Bublik two sets to love, but the Kazakh has clawed it back to take it to a decider. Do not miss this one. Follow the final set on Flashscore.
15:45 CET - Up next on court one, Jannik Sinner (22) takes on Daniel Galan (27) as he aims to reach the last eight.
15:29 CET - Jessica Pegula (29) looked in utterly imperious form as she annihilated Lesia Tsurenko (34) 6-1, 6-3. Beforehand, many believed it could have been a tricky contest for the American, but she quickly dispelled any doubts after taking a 5-0 lead in the first set. She never looked back from that point.
15:00 CET - After having his match postponed last night, Grigor Dimitrov (32) needed barely any time today to wrap up a seriously impressive 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Frances Tiafoe (25). When at his best, the Bulgarian looks a class act on the grass, and he was certainly in the mood during this contest. He thoroughly dispatched of Tiafoe, and is now into the fourth round here for the first time since 2017.
14:43 CET - Remarkable scenes on court three. 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva is through to the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time, after beating Anastasia Potapova (22) 6-2, 7-5. Incredible. What a talent she is. It is just her second time playing at a Grand Slam, and the first time she has ever been on grass.
14:49 CET - Alexander Bublik (26) on centre court? This should be fun. The enigmatic Kazakh is taking on Andrey Rublev (25) on centre court, with the match getting started just this second.
14:21 CET - The opening match of the day is done, and Marketa Vondrousova (24) is the first person through to the Wimbledon quarters. The Olympic Silver medalist put in a really composed performance to come back from a set down to beat Marie Bouzkova (24) 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. It's her first Grand Slam quarter-final since Roland Garros in 2019.
14:11 CET - The action on court one has now begun, with Jessica Pegula (29) facing Lesia Tsurenko (34).
13:13 CET - Anastasia Potapova (22) and 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva have also started their contest now, as they look to book a spot in the fourth round.
12:04 CET - There's a hint of drizzle in the air at Wimbledon, but looks like play is set to get underway on court two. Just the ten matches today, and first up, Marketa Vondrousova (24) takes on Marie Bouzkova (24) in an all-Czech affair.
7:44 CET - Seventh seed Andrey Rublev (25) kicks off the action on centre court with a tough encounter against 23rd seed Alexander Bublik (26).
The impressive Jannik Sinner (21) is second on court one and he faces Columbian Daniel Galan (27), whilst Wimbledon holder Novak Djokovic (36) finishes play on centre court as he faces Hubert Hurkacz (26) of Poland.
Meanwhile, in the women's draw, bookie's favourite Iga Swiatek (22) faces 14th seed, Belinda Bencic (26), fourth seed Jessica Pegula (29) takes on Lesia Tsurenko (34) and former world number one Victoria Azarenka (33) plays Elina Svitolina (28).
