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Live Reporting

Jonathan Jurejko, Tom Fordyce and Aimee Lewis

All times stated are UK

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  1. Post update

    As French pair Gael Monfils and Gilles Simon continue into the Wimbledon night, I'm afraid it is time for us to say 'au revoir'. I know, I know. Heartbreak.

    But if you need more tennis to satisfy your insatiable appetites then head over here to watch that late match live.

    Tomorrow is a rest day for us all (boo!) but we will be back for 'Manic Monday' when all the singles matches - men's and women's - will be completed. See you then!

    Murray
  2. Kvitova's 'bad' challenge

    Wimbledon 2Day

    Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova, speaking on Wimbledon 2Day, can barely believe Petra Kvitova's incorrect challenge at 4-4, 15-30 on the Jankovic serve in the second set.

    "She's in a winning position in the rally. You had better be 100% sure this ball is going to go out. The air just went out of her and Jankovic said 'thank you very much'. It was just a bad, bad decision."

  3. Play under the Centre Court roof

    Monfils 6-3 3-6 6-7 2-1 Simon

    Hang on, what's happening here? The Centre Court roof has been closed, floodlights pinged on. Cleaning staff are busily sweeping the stands, which are slowly seeing people arrive.

    That means one thing. That all-French battle between Gael Monfils and Gilles Simon on Court One is being moved over so it can be played to a conclusion.

    Simon, the 12th seed, is currently leading as they make their way across to resume play at 21:20 BST.

  4. Kvitova struggled with the weather

    Wimbledon 2Day

    Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova on Wimbledon 2Day: "It was like two different matches. Kvitova was a set and 4-2 up and cruising. She struggled with the weather (because of her asthma) and Jankovic defended really well."

  5. Ward's match was winnable

    Wimbledon 2Day

    1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash on Wimbledon 2Day: "James Ward is a really nice, tidy player. He did very well but he will look at that match and say it was winnable. These tight matches there's very little in it."

    James Ward
  6. Post update

    Monfils 6-3 3-6 6-7 Simon

    Monfils

    Zut alors! There is a real Gallic battle going on over on Court One. Gael Monfils is up to usual entertaining antics, diving into a fourth set against fellow Frenchman Gilles Simon. Want to know how that pans out? Head over here to watch that late match live.

  7. Post update

    Tennis

    Think it is all over? Not quite. Dive onto our video page now for some live streams from Wimbledon.

  8. Latest scores

    Watson and Mirnyi

    Britain's Heather Watson and Max Mirnyi are battling away in the mixed doubles on court three. They lost the first set but have taken Oliver Marach and Olga Savchuk to a decider.

  9. Catch up on today's fun - watch Wimbledon 2Day

    Been so engrossed in all things Andy Murray that you don't know what has been happening elsewhere at Wimbledon?

    Luckily Wimbledon 2Day has just started on BBC Two (and also available on this very page in the 'Live Coverage' tab) for you to catch up.

    First up is the highlights from British number four James Ward's bid to reach his first Grand Slam last 16 against Canada's Vasek Pospisil.

  10. Murray into fourth round

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-6 Murray

    Andy Murray

    Andy Murray talking to BBC TV: "I struggled a little bit in the third set, but the way I played at the end is how I want to play as I go on."

    On fourth-round opponent Ivo Karlovic: "It will be a very different match from today. Ivo is going to be coming to the net a lot.

    "Returns will have to be on if I want to get through that one."

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    Pro Gooner: My first opportunity to watch Wimbledon this year and what a match that was, technical and psychological display!

    Darren James: Well done Lewis, well done Andy, been a good day for British sport.

    Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for the British Grand Prix earlier today

  12. Post update

    Andy Murray

    Relief all that is left on Centre Court now, the two combatants and thousands of spectators all on their way to somewhere a lot more calming.

  13. Post update

    Andy Murray
  14. Murray into fourth round

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-6 Murray

    Andy Murray

    Andy Murray talking to BBC TV: "The shoulder is fine now. Towards the end of the second set it started to tighten up. When he took a medical time-out, it cooled down a little bit."

    On the treatment he received from the trainer: "When you've got a 90 kilo guy lying on top of you, it's not very pleasant."

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    Rachael: What a comeback! That physio needs to be employed for all sports teams!! Here's to next week.

    Evan Samuel: Typical Murray - a blitz, another blitz, a pout, another blitz. Easy really.

  16. Murray fans celebrate

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-6 Murray

    Murray wins

    This is what victory looks like to the man in the middle.

  17. Murray into fourth round

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-6 Murray

    Murray

    Phew-y. A crazy last two sets, and my own personal man of the match is the trainer. Send him to Athens to work on the Greek economy. Send him to the polar ice-caps to reverse the melting. Ivo Karlovic on Monday for Murray, and the second week is beckoning.

  18. Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-6 Murray

    Tim Henman

    Former British number one on BBC TV

    "When you see a match of that nature, it's so difficult to predict. Trainer comes on and Murray loses six games in a row. Trainer comes back on and Murray wins six games in a row."

  19. Game, set and match

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-6 Murray

    Andy Murray

    Amelie Mauresmo wearing a t-shirt that reads, "Make your own luck." And that's exactly what her charge is doing - he's seized this by the throat. Raking backhand into the corner, match point. Ace down the middle, rescued it!

  20. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-5 Murray *

    Another chance here, a chance for a third consecutive break. Tired forehand drop-shot into the net from Seppi, 15-40. No, Murray into the net. Deep approach, Seppi... long! Five games in a row, serving for the match.

  21. Jelena Jankovic answers a random question

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Reflecting on her three-set third round victory over defending champion Petra Kvitova, Jelena Jankovic ended her interview by being asked which three things she would rescue from her house if it was burning down.

    She told BBC Radio 5 live: "I would save myself and the people that are inside the house. That would be my concern.

    "Anything that money can replace, I wouldn't care about. Maybe some photos I'd save, anything with an emotional value. Anything else that I can replace by buying it, I wouldn't care."

  22. *Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-4 Murray

    Tim Henman

    Former British number one on BBC TV

    "I've never seen a trainer influence a match so successfully as today."

  23. Post update

    * Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-4 Murray

    Andy Murray

    First six games in a row for Seppi, now four on the spin for Murray - deep serving, smoother groundstrokes, the shoulder restored. Now two games away from Monday's fourth round. Gulp.

  24. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Ken Massie: Proper Saturday night drama. Edge of the seat again thanks to Andy Murray and #bbctennis c'mon Andy!

  25. Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-3 Murray*

    John McEnroe

    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "If there was ever a question about how mental this game is or how mind games play a part, it's been answered in this match."

  26. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-3 Murray *

    And so it swings again - Murray finding his range, Seppi losing his, two break points, takes the first as a weary Seppi clunks a backhand into the net. The engines have fired, just as the capsule was plummeting to earth.

  27. *Seppi 2-6 2-6 1-2 Murray

    Tim Henman

    Former British number one on BBC TV

    "It's all about re-engaging himself and re-engaging the crowd. Murray knew he needed to turn this around."

  28. Post update

    * Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-2 Murray

    This trainer has hands like an alchemist - first he transforms Seppi from toiler to tremendous,a nd now he's reanimated Murray. Relief floods Centre.

  29. Murray breaks serve

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 1-1 Murray

    Andrew Castle

    BBC tennis commentator

    "After Thursday night with Rafa Nadal and Dustin Brown, and last night with Heather Watson and Serena Williams, we've certainly got a match on our hands now."

  30. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-1 Murray *

    Murray

    Seppi being forced back, off-balance and into the net. Break point. Come on now... Chance here to go cross-court - Seppi struggling - gone! At last, after 40 barren minutes, Murray has won a game, and it's a break.

  31. Post update

    *Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-0 Murray

    Annabel Croft

    Former British number one

    "The manipulation Andy is having now, I've had that done myself and it feels great. But I've never seen it going on inside Centre Court like that."

  32. Post update

    * Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-0 Murray

    Bad news for a Brit

    Murray

    Murray flat on his back by the umpire's chair, trainer working furiously at his right shoulder. Panicking? You're absolutely right to be.

  33. Post update

    * Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 1-0 Murray

    Tennis

    Seppi a man reborn - forehand lashed down the line, break point. Lord alive. Long rally, going longer - 20 shots, net cord from Seppi, Murray readjusting, Seppi backhand wide. Big old point. Horrible tugged backhand, another break point. "USELESS!" shouts Murray, and Seppi capitalises again - driven forehand into the wide open spaces, and it's all going horribly horribly wrong...

  34. Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 Murray

    John McEnroe

    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "Murray's energy level looking low now, he wants to get himself going here. He does not want to get himself behind early in this set."

  35. Third-set summary

    Tennis
  36. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 Murray *

    Pat Cash

    1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    Andy Murray

    "I'm no doctor, but it could be his trapezius muscle that is bothering Murray. It's the muscle that goes from your ear down to your shoulder. It's not threatening his chances in the match at present, but it certainly has in this set."

  37. Game and third set

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 6-1 Murray *

    And there it is - transformed by an injury time-out, and from nowhere Seppi is back in it. He couldn't, could he? Could he? Or could he?

  38. Post update

    *Seppi 2-6 2-6 5-1 Murray

    Annabel Croft

    Former British number one

    "I'm gripped by watching Andy on court right now. He's talking to himself and doing this weird thing with his right shoulder, indicating it's a bit tight, or a bit sore.

    "I don't know if he's saying up to his box 'I'm a bit tight in the shoulder and it's your fault' but it's interesting."

  39. Post update

    * Seppi 2-6 2-6 5-1 Murray

    Murray

    What on earth... Murray to 0-40, clutching his right shoulder, suddenly everything misfiring, a feeble backhand into the net, and he's been broken again. Stunned murmurs of disbelief around Centre.

  40. Seppi 2-6 2-6 4-1 Murray*

    John McEnroe

    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "Seppi got the desired effect with the medical time out. It's within the rules but change the rules if you don't like it. The player is not quite sure what Seppi has to offer when he comes back. This is an unbelievable turn of events."

  41. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 4-1 Murray *

    Fans on Centre

    Seppi holds. And the third set scoreboard is looking very healthy for the Italian.

    The rest of it, less so. But this evening might detain Murray longer than he had previously thought.

  42. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 3-1 Murray

    Jeremy Bates

    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Seppi was getting pasted in the first two sets, but give him credit. He has stepped up a level in the last 20 minutes and is playing some much better tennis."

  43. Seppi breaks

    *Seppi 2-6 2-6 3-1 Murray

    Well, whatever the trainer gave Andreas Seppi, I'll have six of 'em.

    The Italian is back on his feet after extensive treatment and has three break points via a lovely backhand pass and a Murray double fault.

    Where has this twist come from?

    Murray scrapes back two of the break points, but cedes the game with a ballooned second serve.

    Strange times.

  44. Worst thing about being a tennis player? Tickets

    Tennis

    With Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp having badgered compatriot Dustin Brown for Wimbledon tickets, Mark Woodforde has been talking on BBC Sportsworld about being pestered for tickets.

    "I have had a horror of trying to accommodate some different requests," former tennis player Woodforde told BBC Sportsworld.

    "I was just up in the player area cafeteria having a quick bite to eat. A coach of Andy Murray's at the moment was talking about how he accidently threw his tickets in the trash back home so his wife and two children were under a lot of stress this morning trying to forage through their trashcan for their centre court tickets."

  45. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 2-1 Murray *

    Jeremy Bates

    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Murray has just got so much time, and he looks to have the ball on a string. This is more an exercise in concentration for him now. Seppi is trying to hit himself into form and Murray needs to be aware of that."

  46. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 2-1 Murray *

    Seppi hitting the lines with a why-not attitude, but he's called for the trainer - issue with his calf or shin, it appears...

  47. Seppi 2-6 2-6 1-1 Murray

    Tim Henman

    Former British number one on BBC TV

    "Murray has been virtually flawless in the first two sets. The only thing he is got to be wary of is a little bit of complacency early in the third set. He wants to keep his intensity high and not give Seppi an opportunity."

  48. Federer wants more fashion freedom

    Federer

    Following his straight-set wins over Sam Groth, Roger Federer has been on BBC TV and he was asked if he thinks the all-white dress code at Wimbledon is too strict:

    "Little bit maybe, but I am for all white.

    "The thing is when I grew up watching Stefan, Boris and Pete they had more colour to it, still 90 per cent white but that is the memory I have and now we're not allowed to have anything.

    "I have been told off in practice for too much colour, I understand it but wish we could have more design in our outfits, but the rules are the rules and I of course will obey the rules."

  49. I didn't feel at my best - Kvitova

    Kvitova

    After losing her third-round match in three sets to Jelena Jankovic, defending champion Petra Kvitova told BBC TV:

    "It wasn't really the best day in my career, but that happens in tennis. I did not really play the second half of the match as I would have wished. I didn't feel at my best, I was nervous before the match but I still should have been able to win. Jelena did very well to win and I send congratulations to her.

    "It hurts because I really love to play here. This is my favourite tournament of the year and I have some really beautiful memories here, but today will not be among them.

    "You need time to get over a result like this. I don't know how long it will take but I will have some time off from tennis, clear my mind and come back fresh again soon."

  50. Post update

    * Seppi 2-6 2-6 1-1 Murray

    Cuffed forehand down the line from Murray, and then a dreamy flicker cross-court as he chases down with alacrity.

  51. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Ed Watson: On honeymoon in Venice. True love is wife with no interest in tennis letting me watch Andy Murray at Wimbledon.

  52. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 1-0 Murray *

    That might lift the taciturn Italian's mood - 40-0 with the aid of a crunching backhand, game taken with a dinky dropper.

  53. Second set summary

    Seppi 2-6 2-6 Murray

    Tennis
  54. Game and second set

    * Seppi 2-6 2-6 Murray

    Chance for Seppi at 30-30 and coming to the net, but that's a miserable volley. Contrastingly sweet pass down the line, and when Murray snatches at a backhand it's the Italian's first break point of the contest. Heavy serve, snuffed out. Big serve again, job done...

  55. Seppi 2-6 2-5 Murray

    John McEnroe

    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "My two favourite cricketers were Ian Botham and Vivian Richards. They were the best, the most fun. I used to watch a lot of cricket in my first year here, 1977."

    Former batsman Geoffrey Boycott and England paceman James Anderson are among the sports stars watching from the Royal Box today.

  56. Murray breaks

    Seppi 2-6 2-5 Murray *

    Andy Murray

    Seppi from Sloppy - I beg your pardon, sloppy from Seppi - as he puts a simple forehand well wide. Break point. First serve long. Second serve... same place. Handed away on a plate.

  57. *Seppi 2-6 2-4 Murray

    John McEnroe

    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "Seppi's forehand is not really working today; of course that's a lot to do with Murray forcing, pressing. It's exceptionally difficult to know what to do against someone as exceptionally good as Murray."

  58. Post update

    * Seppi 2-6 2-4 Murray

    Murray at 70% on his first serve, and he canters to 40-0 with an ace down the middle. Toppy forehand at a cutting angle, and Seppi can only stretch it into the base of the net.

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    Travis Purnell: Loving Wimbledon! Even in bed through the early hours here in Hoi An, Vietnam. Heroic effort Watson and Ward! Now go Murray!

    Rachel Martin: Awfully nice of Andy Murray to rattle through this and making sure I'm not late for dinner reservation.

  60. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 2-3 Murray *

    Cute volleying from Seppi, in behind his serve, and he's certainly settling a fraction now. Murray with a chance off a looping mis-hit - nope, onto the tape, and Murray strikes the sole of his shoe with his racquet. An angry glance to his coaching team follows - relax, squire, you're in control.

  61. Post update

    Tennis
  62. Post update

    * Seppi 2-6 1-3 Murray

    Seppi with a fine deep approach and stopper volley for 15-30 on the Murray serve. Backhand into the net and then a meaty drive volley from Murray, and that's a fabulous forehand into the corner. Smooth like well-worn corduroy from the Briton.

  63. Ask Andy

  64. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 1-2 Murray *

    Better at last from the 31-year-old Seppi, swinging at the forehands, coming in for a punchy volley. Shadows across all but a small square of Centre.

  65. Seppi 2-6 0-2 Murray

    John McEnroe

    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "Murray is really playing well. Everything seems to be working."

  66. Post update

    * Seppi 2-6 0-2 Murray

    This is the stuff of calm dreams from Murray, his first serve rock-solid, his movement smooth, his shot-making millimetre perfect and his tactics subconsciously sweet.

  67. *Seppi 2-6 0-1 Murray

    John McEnroe

    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "When he gets a second serve, Seppi has got to go big - each and every time."

  68. Post update

    *Seppi 2-6 0-1 Murray

    Jeremy Bates

    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Murray looks relaxed and he is moving very well. It has been the perfect start. He has been at the club for seven hours today waiting to play and he is clearly keen to burn off some energy now."

  69. First set summary

    Tennis
  70. Game, set and match

    Berdych 4-6 6-0 6-4 7-6 Andujar

    Sixth seed Tomas Berdych is into the last 16 after a minor opening-set hiccup against Spain's Pablo Andujar.

    He will play the winner of the oh-so-French meeting of Gael Monfils and Gilles Simon which has just got going on Court One.

  71. Post update

    Seppi 2-6 0-1 Murray *

    10 winners from Murray in that first set, 14 unforced errors from his struggling opponent. Two more here off his own serve, but then a flashing forehand down the line for 15-30. Gaagh - mishit overhead long, floaty drop-shot which comes with pink bow and gift-tag attached, punched away by the purring Murray. Break taken, full steam ahead.

  72. Game and first set

    * Seppi 2-6 Murray

    Long from Seppi, imperious from Murray. Seppi is trying to change things - he;s stuck his baseball cap on back to front. Long again from Seppi, set in the bag within the half-hour.

  73. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-8 Pospisil

    Vasek Pospisil

    Vasek Pospisil on BBC TV: "Yes it was really tough match. James is a very good player conditions were tough, playing the crowd as well super I am just happy right now.

    "I was just trying to stay composed and focused on my routines, hang in there and stay positive. I did well to bounce back from the second and third sets which weren't so good on my part.

    "There was a lot of momentum swings, I am very happy with the way I came back in the fourth set."

    "It's very special. It's my first second week of a singles slam the first time is always the most special."

  74. Seppi 2-5 Murray

    Tim Henman

    Former British number one on BBC TV

    "A good barometer for Murray's game is when he is stepping in and hitting that backhand down the line."

  75. Post update

    Seppi 2-5 Murray *

    Boris Becker in the Royal Box, looking like a ginger Terminator in those shades. "Give me your tennis racquet and your clothes..." Delightful backhand down the line from Murray, and now he will open out his body to cream a forehand away cross-court. Double break, peachy as you like,

  76. Post update

    Murray v Seppi

    TEnnis
  77. Post update

    * Seppi 2-4 Murray

    Long exchange from the baseline, Seppi ending it halfway down the net. Big forehand deep and nasty, and the Italian has scrapped his way to deuce. He'll try a lob now having brought Murray in off a second serve, but it'll go long, and a thunking first serve down the middle maintains the break.

  78. Get involved via #bbctennis

    BP: A valiant effort by James Ward. Pospisil's service game was just too good in the final set.

    Chris Goldsmith: James Ward says he will pick himself up and get ready for Davis Cup against France. Correct attitude James,

    Lorna Baker: One thing is for sure: British Tennis is in such a good place right now.

    Ward
  79. Post update

    Seppi 2-3 Murray *

    Tennis
  80. Post update

    Seppi 2-3 Murray *

    Kim Sears

    Murray's wife watches on as Seppi gets his serving groove on, rattling through to love. England rugby union skipper Chris Robshaw in the Royal Box, impassive behind shades.

  81. Andy Murray - returning to the top of the game

    *Seppi 1-3 Murray

    Andy Murray
  82. Post update

    * Seppi 1-3 Murray

    Seppi struggling to find his range, tugging a backhand into the tramlines. Oh what a point - net-cord from the Italian, Murray scraping it off the floor, Seppi flicking cross-court, Murray hunting it down, giving it the eyes down the line and then dabbing to the space Seppi vacates instead.

  83. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Phillippa: James Ward was brilliant...Shame he's gone out but still lot of positives to take forward.

    Derek Paterson: Great stuff from James Ward...so unlucky! Still, lots of positives. Onwards.

  84. Ward out in third round

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-8 Pospisil

    James Ward

    James Ward looks shattered. Not surprising after the busiest Grand Slam week of his career is ended after a three-hour (and five minute) five-setter against Vasek Pospisil. The Canadian goes on to play Serbia's Viktor Troicki, who ended the fun of Nadal-conqueror Dustin Brown, in the last 16.

    Standing ovation from Court One for the British number four, who can console himself with the knowledge that he will climb into the top 100 after his exploits this week.

  85. Post update

    Seppi 1-2 Murray *

    Crashing backhand cross-court from Murray, a miracle of timing. Seppi with a tame forehand into the net, and Murray has a point for a second break and third game on the bounce. Seppi with good depth into the corner, Murray long on the stretch. Sweet dropper from the Italian, he's on the board.

  86. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Clive Williams: I don't normally watch much tennis but this week at Wimbledon has been brilliant.

    Nick UTA: England Ladies, Heather Watson, James Ward... we may not win, but we go down heroically.

  87. Game, set and match - Ward out

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-8 Pospisil

    James Ward

    All over for James Ward. Hope for the Briton as he nabs the first point. But Vasek Pospisil's trusty serve has not let him down in this set - and it is showing no sign of doing that now.

    The Canadian crashes down a serve out wide, Ward responds, but Pospisil lumbers menacingly towards the net, pulling out a backhand volley to seal the win.

  88. Post update

    Mark Petchey

    BBC Sport tennis commentator

    "Ward's Wimbledon odyssey hangs in the balance now. He has got to break serve to keep his hopes alive."

  89. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Tennis

    Matt Southcombe: My 18 month old is on the edge of her high chair watching Ward!

  90. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-7 Pospisil*

    Mark Petchey

    BBC Sport tennis commentator

    "You have got to hand it to Pospisil that was an outstanding game to play at this stage of the match.

    "This has been a masterclass of serving in this last set from Pospisil."

  91. Post update

    * Seppi 0-2 Murray

    Seppi trading blows from the baseline, and that's not going to end well for him - Murray with the variety and the guile, sealing the game with a ripper of a cross-court pass as Seppi dashes optimistically for the net.

  92. Ward loses serve

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-7 Pospisil*

    Uh oh. Is this trouble for Ward? Yes it is!

    The Briton goes 30-0 down, scrambling back a point. But Pospilis slams down a forehand, moments after a cutting slice, to tee up a pair of break points.

    Thwack! Take that. Ward smashes down a 101 mph second serve to fend off one. However, he is drawn into the net by Pospilis on the next, out of his comfort zone, volleying into the net.

  93. Post update

    Seppi 0-1 Murray *

    Tennis
  94. Post update

    Seppi 0-1 Murray *

    Shadows stretching across Centre from Seppi's feet as he prepares for his first service game, and it's not a pretty one - two forehands long, and Murray's stolen an early break. Perfect early-doors relaxer.

    * denotes next server

  95. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-6 Pospisil

    Unbelievable. This boy Pospisil is mustard with the ball in his hand. He rattles off another hold to love - that's 19 straight points on his serve - to put the pressure back on to Ward...

  96. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-5 Pospisil*

    Mark Petchey

    BBC Sport tennis commentator

    Terrific from Ward. And maybe the platform he needs for a break of serve to see off Pospisil"

  97. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-5 Pospisil*

    I wouldn't like to bet on which man is going to crumble here. Neither has looked like breaking the other's serve in this deciding set - the break-point chances read zero. Zilch. Zip.

    Ward is the latest to continue the monopoly of serve, thumping a wonderful cross-court forehand to safety. This is a survival of the fittest - we are just moments away from ticking over the three-hour mark...

  98. Murray v Seppi

    Tim Henman

    Former British number one on BBC TV

    "You can't see one area of Seppi's game that has a big enough weapon to hurt Andy. When they get into these baseline rallies, Murray has got the extra firepower."

  99. Post update

    A quick heads-up for you on this contest on Centre. Murray and Seppi have met each other seven times, with Murray winning the last six. The silver lining for Seppi fans: the Italian's solitary win did come on grass. Albeit nine years ago, when Murray was a lanky lad.

  100. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 5-5 Pospisil

    Pressure?! I thrive on pressure. Is what I imagine Vasek Pospisil is telling himself as he fires back another warning to his British opponent with a hold to love.

  101. Post update

    Andy Murray
  102. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 5-4 Pospisil*

    Court One hasn't got a roof (well not yet). But if it had one then it would have just been blown off. The home crowd go mental as James Ward, at 30-15 to the good, pulls out two cracking serves to leave Vasek Pospisil floundering. The Briton is one game away from the last 16....

  103. Post update

    James Ward
  104. Post update

    Andy Murray striding on to Centre Court as his friend and compatriot James Ward fights on Court no.1. It's British bedlam at Wimbledon right now...

  105. Post update

    Jelena Jankovic
  106. Jankovic delight at victory

    Kvitova 6-3 5-7 4-6 Jankovic

    Tennis

    Jelena Jankovic, speaking to BBC TV after beating the 2014 champion: "I don't know what to say. I am overwhelmed and so excited. I have played so poorly the last couple of years and playing on Centre Court against the defending champion was unbelievable. The crowd was really great.

    "My opponent was in great form, no doubt about it, I just tried to stay in there, stay positive and fight and I made it. I have to keep going.

    "I am glad I was able to win against a two-time Wimbledon champion. I could not believe it. Beating Petra gives me a lot of confidence for the tournament."

  107. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 4-4 Pospisil

    John Lloyd

    Former British number one on BBC Two

    "Who is going to get tight? Who is going to open their shoulders and stay in the moment? It's a fascinating contest now."

  108. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 4-4 Pospisil

    If Vasek Pospisil has any nerves - and I'm sure he has - then they don't show in this vice game. Routine stuff. Something. Must. Break.

  109. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 4-3 Pospisil*

    James Ward

    Jingle, jangle. Those British nerves are being tested. Ward blows two game points as a beautifully-crafted forehand down the line by Pospisil, followed by a sloppy Ward return sets up deuce. However, he wrestles back the game, piling a huge serve down out wide which the Canadian cannot direct to safety.

  110. Champion Kvitova out

    Kvitova 6-3 5-7 4-6 Jankovic

    Alistair Bruce-Ball

    BBC Radio 5 live commentator

    Jelena Jankovic

    "What a dramatic turn of events on centre court. The defending champion is out. She cruised through the first set but lost the next two, and for Jelena Jankovic that must be one of her best ever victories."

  111. Champion Kvitova out

    Kvitova 6-3 5-7 4-6 Jankovic

    Sue Barker

    BBC tennis presenter

    Jelena Jankovic

    "What a performance from Jankovic. She is one of the greats a few years ago, five time a Grand Slam semi-finalist but the last of those in 2010. Here she is putting out the defending champion. What a story. She held her nerve and delivered."

  112. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 3-3 Pospisil

    Ace down the T. Thumping serve which leaves a simple forehand volley at the net. Ace down the T. Another humdinger of a serve that tees up another volleyed winner.

    If cheap Scandinavian lagers did service games then Vasek Pospisil would be downing a cold pint now. Super stuff.

  113. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 3-2 Pospisil*

    James Ward's reaction to clinching this fifth game tells you everything that you need know. The Londoner leaps off the floor, both feet together, stretching his vocal chords at the same time. A wild, wide forehand gave Vasek Pospisil half a sniff at 40-30, before the Briton pulls out a big serve which the Canadian cannot direct back over the net.

  114. Game, set and match

    Kvitova 6-3 5-7 4-6 Jankovic

    Petra Kvitova

    The queen is dead.

    Petra Kvitova, all conquering in the first two rounds, has veered off course and out of Wimbledon.

    Those fragile top six inches seem to have cost her again. The mental gremlins have cramped her physical prowess and Jelana Jankovic - 30th in the world - will play Agnieszka Radwanska next.

  115. Post update

    *Kvitova 6-3 5-7 4-5 Jankovic

    Early in this match, the points just funnelled fast and sure into Petra Kvitova's column.

    There seemed a barrel-load of them to play and they were easy to win.

    Now, each one is breathless white-knuckle battle. Kvitova has a glimmer at 15-30, but Jankovic shuts the door.

  116. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 2-2 Pospisil

    Chance for Ward? Slight one. The door is slightly ajar at 30-15 to Ward on his opponent's serve, only for a forehand from the back of the court to clip the tape and drop, agonisingly, back onto his side. The Canadian grabs that slice of fortune with both hands, battling back to protect his serve.

  117. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 2-1 Pospisil*

    An air of tension has engulfed Court One. No one is really sure which way this set - and therefore the match - will swing. James Ward pounds Pospisil's forehand and backhand in equal measure, forcing errors from the Canadian.

  118. Post update

    Aimee Lewis

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Hill

    "Move on, move on please," says a gentleman patrolling the hill. "No standing on the steps. The hill is closed." They're very polite at Wimbledon, even when issuing orders. There aren't any free patches of turf for those hoping to arrive later for Andy Murray's match, though with this heat not everyone on the hill will go the distance.

  119. Post update

    *Kvitova 6-3 5-7 3-4 Jankovic

    Both players are tip-toeing towards the conclusion of this match, with tightening racquet arms and nerves twanging.

    Jelana Jankovic is serving first in this one. Might that be crucial? Petra Kvitova will have little chance to recover the break if her serve slips.

    Petra Kvitova
  120. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Chris Goldsmith: Currently having a remote control battle with my dad. He is a big Jankovic fan, but I am patriotic to James Ward!

    Robert James Harding: Heart in mouth, so want Jankovic to win.

  121. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 1-1 Pospisil

    Ready to climb back on the James Ward rollercoaster? Excellent. What the Briton needs is a positive start to the fifth set. A positive start is what he gets!

    But he can't trouble Vasek Pospisil in the next. The Canadian strokes a measure forehand down the line to put him 30-0 ahead and completes the job when Ward goes long.

  122. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Wozniacki Vonn
  123. Post update

    *Kvitova 6-3 5-7 2-3 Jankovic

    Jankovic

    Still as toasty as a Swedish sauna on Centre. Umbrellas bloom as parasols as Jelena Jankovic holds her serve and the fidgety crowd takes the chance to stretch their legs during the changeover.

    A champion is dangling over the abyss here, but the collective imagination has not caught alight. The atmosphere is flat compared to the excitement generated by Dustin Brown and Heather Watson on the same stage.

  124. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 0-0 Pospisil

    Miles Maclagan

    Former coach to Andy Murray and Laura Robson on BBC Radio 5 live

    "The momentum in this game has changed almost from point to point at times. After four sets, we're back to where we started, and without a tie-break in the fifth I hate to say this is a sprint to the finish. There is still be an awfully long way to go yet."

  125. Ward loses fourth set

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 Pospisil

    Pospisil

    Virtual silence around Court One as Vasek Pospisil sets up a decider. A serve and volley sets him on the path to the fourth set, a big serve only thwacked into the tape by Ward, who then produces another weak forehand. Set point...a rally ends with Ward pushing another forehand wide. He challenges, but he knows it is not in. That is confirmed by the technology. Decider!

  126. Post update

    Kvitova 6-3 5-7 2-2 Jankovic

    Petra Kvitova's first serve percentage has dipped below 50% in the third set. The Czech sees off another break point to keep her half of the scoreboard ticking along. But her game is shuddering and spluttering like a rent-a-wreck banger.

  127. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 3-5 Pospisil*

    OK, OK. I jumped too early with that Rocky gag. Now James Ward, who romps to a hold with a pair of aces, will be mimicking Ivan Drago. If he doesn't break the Canadian in this service game we are going to the final round....

  128. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 2-5 Pospisil

    "I will break you," fictional heavyweight Rocky Balboa was famously told by robotic Russian Ivan Drago in Rocky IV. James Ward must be muttering that to himself as he steps back on to court.

    Another hold for Vasek Pospisil, sealed with an ace, means that he is trying to break for the fourth set...

  129. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 2-4 Pospisil*

    That's more like it. After relinquishing his serve for the first time in two-and-a-half sets on his last ball toss, James Ward rediscovers his holding touch. Just. Vasek Pospilis eyes up a double break as he forces deuce but the Briton digs himself out of a hole by flashing a couple of big serves to the Canadian's weak backhand.

  130. Post update

    *Kvitova 6-3 5-7 1-2 Jankovic

    Suddenly Petra Kvitova, after playing tennis from the heavens for the first two and half matches of her title defence, has been dragged back to the level of the mere mortals.

    Jelena Jankovic has her teeth deep into the match. The Serb has been indulging in some changeover ballet stretches, using the net post for her plies.

    Jankovic
  131. Post update

    Ivo Karlovic
  132. Ward loses serve

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 1-3 Pospisil

    Pospisil

    Oh no! The whole of Court One groans in unison as James Ward goes a break down in the fourth set. I say the whole arena - Pospisil isn't groaning. His screech of 'Come onnnnnn!' is just about audible above the sigh of British disappointment.

    The Canadian earned two break points, seeing the first wiped out as a precise James Ward serve dusts the baseline. But he snaffles the second as a crisp baseline backhand can only be planted into the tape by the Briton.

  133. Game and second set

    Berdych 4-6 6-0 Andujar

    Tomas Berdych, as snappy and sharp as whiplash, recovers from the loss of the first set to vanquish Spain's Pablo Andujar in 23 minutes in the second.

  134. Post update

    Marray/Nielsen 6-3 5-7 5-5 Cabal/Farah

    Marray

    On court five, Jonathan Marray and Frederik Nielsen are deep into the third set against their Colombian foe.

    That one is not going to be vacating the court anytime soon.

  135. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 1-2 Pospisil

    Vasek Pospisil puffs out his cheeks as he matches James Ward's hold in the previous game. The Canadian takes his seat in the shadow of the umpire's chair, pulling a little blue book out his bag. Of course it isn't a bestselling work of fiction. 'How to beat James Ward: Vol 1', I'd imagine is the title...

  136. Post update

    Kvitova 6-3 5-7 Jankovic

    Alistair Bruce-Ball

    BBC Radio 5 live commentator

    "At the third set point of asking, Jankovic is back in it. A first set dropped in this tournament by the defending champion. Andy Murray is next up here on Centre Court, but he'll have to wait just a little longer."

  137. Game, set and match

    Tsonga 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 6-7 (9-11) Karlovic

    Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is French toast.

    The 13th seed has finally been blasted out of Wimbledon 2015, with Ivo Karlovic's peppery serve delivering him 41 aces.

    Karlovic will face the winner of Andy Murray and Andreas Seppi's match.

    Perhaps time for Team Murray to hunt out the stepladder they used in practice ahead of meeting similarly lofty Jerzy Janowicz in 2013.

    Jo Wilfried Tsonga
  138. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 0-1 Pospisil

    Vasek Pospisil dumped one British man out of Wimbledon yesterday. That was Colin Fleming who, along with Eric Butorac, was beaten by the Canadian and his American partner Jack Sock in the men's doubles. If he is going to make it a British double then he had better pull his finger out. That he does in the opening game of the fourth set.

  139. Game and second set

    Kvitova 6-3 5-7 Jankovic

    How are those nerves? Feeling a little trembly? Grip on the Venus Rosewater dish slipping a touch?

    Petra Kvitova is out of momentum and into a third set.

    Time for a sit down, deep think and dredge the depths for that first-set form.

  140. Second-set analysis

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2

    John Lloyd

    Former British number one on BBC Two

    "A lot of credit has to go to James Ward because in the first set he was edgy. He picked up in the second and third, cut down the errors, went for the ball when the percentages were in his favour and pushed his opponent to self-destruct. He looks the experienced player out there."

  141. Make your choice

    Tennis

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  142. Post update

    *Kvitova 6-3 5-6 Jankovic

    Petra Kvitova is making some heavy weather of what seemed like a foregone conclusion on Centre Court.

    Jelena Jankovic has already had two break points in the 12th game of the second set and is pushing hard to take this to a decider.

  143. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 Pospisil*

    Miles Maclagan

    Former coach to Andy Murray and Laura Robson on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Since losing that first set, James Ward has controlled the match and he really looks like he belongs out there on the big stage. Getting to the second week of Wimbledon would be an amazing achievement. Pospisil is not playing with the same conviction as he did at the start of the match."

  144. Game and first set

    Berdych 4-6 1-0 Andujar

    Another seed in a spot of bother.

    Tomas Berdych, sixth in the organisers' order, has lost the first set against Pablo Andujar.

  145. Game and third set

    Ward 4-6 6-3 6-2 Pospisil

    James Ward

    There you go! James Ward seals the fourth set, not quite with a kiss, more a strong serve and a overcooked forehand from his Canadian opponent.

    A British man winning in round three could dominate the Wimbledon headlines later today. And, no, not that one....

  146. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 5-2 Pospisil

    Noooooo! Kristian Lewis (see below) - that's a red card. Remember the first rule of Britons playing at Wimbledon? We don't talk about Britons winning at Wimbledon until they have won at Wimbledon. Clear?

    Only joking. You're right - James Ward is looking as cool as a cucumber that has been sat in the fridge for a week. The world number 101 conserves energy as Vasek Pospisil eases to a hold. Now the Londoner is serving for the set...

  147. Tie-break

    Tsonga 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 6-6 Karlovic

    Jo Wilfried Tsonga is staring down the barrel of the bazooka Ivo Karlovic serve.

    The French 13th seed is in a fourth-set tie-break that he has to win to stay alive at Wimbledon for the year.

    Fair to say that after the fun and games far earlier in the match, when Tsonga was joining in a Mexican wave, things have got a little more serious.

    Tsonga
  148. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Kristian Lewis: When can we start talking about a potential Andy Murray v James Ward quarter-final at this year's Wimbledon?

    David Ridley: Credit to Ward, he's punishing Pospisil for loose play. I still have a sneaky suspicion this one will go to five though.

  149. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 5-1 Pospisil

    John Lloyd

    Former British number one on BBC Two

    "I've never seen such support for British players at Wimbledon. It's always been great but it's incredible now."

  150. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 5-1 Pospisil*

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    The crowd on Court One are already noisy but the volume is going up as Ward moves nearer to taking this third set.

    They were nervous earlier but the feeling now from the fans near me seems to be that the British number four can win this match and reach the last 16.

  151. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 5-1 Pospisil*

    Not much resistance from Vasek Pospisil at the moment. The James Ward machine is showing no signs of slowing down. Another comfortable hold for the British number four - now he needs just one more...

  152. Post update

    Kvitova 6-3 4-4 Jankovic

    Jana Novotna

    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Just for a second, I think Petra Kvitova is a little rattled. She lost her serve, and Jankovic has sensed there might be a slight chance."

  153. Ward earns double break

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 4-1 Pospisil

    Thought James Ward might not be able to handle the pressure of his first Grand Slam last-32 match? On Court One? Think again. Extraordinary stuff from the 28-year-old Londoner, who opens up a three-game advantage against the Canadian ranked 55 places higher in the world.

  154. Post update

    Kvitova 6-3 4-4 Jankovic

    Petra Kvitova can get a little twitchy when the pressure comes on and the finishline appears on the horizon. She might have here.

    For the first time since the opening game, Kvitova has break points to face, 15-40 down.

    She saves the first, but the second slips south and Jankovic has parity in the second set and a toehold in the match.

  155. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 3-1 Pospisil*

    James Ward has his old friend Mo by his side. That's Mo Mentum. Sorry. But the Briton does continue on his roll, cruising to another hold.

  156. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 2-1 Pospisil

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    A lady in the stand opposite me is bouncing up and down leading the chant of "let's go Wardy, let's go," that rings out every changeover and after that epic rally that gave Ward break point in the last game she nearly leapt out on court.

    Quite a few people are ready to join her judging from the reaction around me when Ward went on to take the game and there is a real buzz around Court One now.

  157. Ward breaks

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 2-1 Pospisil

    Unbelievable! James Ward shows what he has been learning from those training camps with Andy Murray in Miami - how to doggedly return like the world number three. Ward is scrambling on the baseline, somehow getting a Pospisil lob back over the net, then regaining his balance to set up a break point after a 30-shot rally.

    He leaps into the air, urging the Court One crowd to turn up the volume. Calm down James, you've got another point to win. That he does, the Canadian having no answer to his crunching backhand return.

    "That's my boy," mouths his father Jim up in the stands.

  158. Post update

    Tsonga 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 5-4 Karlovic*

    Aimee Lewis

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Jo- Wilfried Tsonga pushes a makeable volley beyond the baseline and a member of his camp runs his fingers through his hair. "Jo, Jo, Jo," he says with Gallic despair, shaking his head.

    "Is there room for a player's companion?" asks a gentleman to the lady in charge of the seating arrangements in the press area. She apologises. No room at the inn. Everyone wants to watch this intriguing match unfold.

  159. Post update

    *Kvitova 6-3 3-2 Jankovic

    Alistair Bruce-Ball

    BBC Radio 5 live commentator

    "Watching Jelena Jankovic - JJ - got me thinking about whether you could go through the alphabet of players from AA - Andre Agassi - BB - Bjorn Borg and Boris Becker. From there, it gets a little more difficult so I'll leave that as a quiz question."

    Straight up, I can't think of a 'CC'. You can have Federer's first-round opponent Damir Dzumhur for 'DD' though.

  160. Post update

    Tsonga 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 4-3 Karlovic*

    Aimee Lewis

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Jo-Wilfred Tsonga is in trouble on a sun-soaked jam-packed court three. Ace. Ace. Ace. How do you return a Ivo Karlovic serve? With difficulty, as Tsonga is finding out.

    Ivo Karlovic
  161. Post update

    Ward 4-6 6-3 1-1 Pospisil*

    James Ward

    Phew! Court One breathes a collective sigh of relief as James Ward survives a severe test of his serve. Vasek Pospisil pins the Briton back on the ropes, hammering away to earn two deuces and a break point. But Ward recovers to go back to a third deuce, before a serve out wide to the Canadian's backhand is rashly clubbed out. Miles out.

  162. Post update

    *Marray/Nielsen 6-3 5-6 Cabal/Farah

    A little snippet of good news from over on court five where Frederik Nielsen and Jonathan Marray have broken back against Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah.

    We are heading into the do-or-die stage of the second set.

  163. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 6-3 0-1 Pospisil

    Vasek Pospisil legs it to the gents in the changeover between sets. The human digestive system waits for no tennis player. The comfort break does the Canadian no harm, holding after James Ward piles on the pressure at 30-30.

    Wimbledon
  164. Post update

    Wimbledon

    It has to be said that this public dissection is not getting the audience it deserves.

    A sizeable slice on the Centre Court patrons have taken the chance to step out and load up on food and drink between Roger Federer and Andy Murray's matches.

  165. Post update

    *Kvitova 6-3 Jankovic

    Alistair Bruce-Ball

    BBC Radio 5 live commentator

    "The defending champion's juggernaut just keeps on rumbling through her half of the draw. We've only played half an hour here but at the moment she looks magnificent."

  166. Game and first set

    *Kvitova 6-3 Jankovic

    Kvitova

    No sign of any Serena-style dramas for Petra Kvitova yet.

    The Czech second seed has wrapped up the first set in less than half an hour.

    But then Williams had not had any Serena-style dramas at this stage of her match against Heather Watson yesterday.

  167. Get involved via #bbctennis

    David Smith: Wardy doing very well right now, his play is very Murray-esque. All those practice hours with Andy are paying off.

    John Kelly: Some superb tennis from James Ward this match by no means over yet though.

  168. Game and third set

    Tsonga 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 6-7 (2-7) Karlovic

    Twenty-nine aces from the racquet of Croatian lighthouse Ivo Karlovic and they are starting to take their toll on the scoreboard against Jo Wilfried Tsonga.

    The six-foot-eleven-inch world number 25 has taken the third set for a 2-1 lead.

    Karlovic beat Tsonga when they met at the same stage at Wimbledon 2009.

    Jo Wilfried Tsonga
  169. Ward wins second set

    Ward 4-6 6-3 Pospisil

    Ward

    Easy! No problems for James Ward as he ties up the second set. The Londoner maintains his solid service game, setting up two set points, with Vasek Pospisil clubbing the first one too long with a double-handed backhand. Court One erupts!

  170. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 5-3 Pospisil

    Vasek Pospisil can do no more. The Canadian cruises to another hold, joining the ace party started by James Ward in the previous game.

    Well he can do something more - break the Briton in this game. Otherwise it is one set all.

  171. Post update

    Ward 4-6 5-2 Pospisil*

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Court One

    "Come on James, we're with you," shouts a lady in a pleading voice and that sort of sums up the atmosphere here on Court One. Ward is well placed to take this second set but the crowd know he will need their help in winning this match.

  172. Post update

    Ward 4-6 5-2 Pospisil*

    Lovely jubbly. That'll do nicely for James Ward, who holds a pair of aces in his game-winning pack. The Briton's average speed serve of 105mph is slightly slower than his Canadian opponent's 107mph, but he is accurately finding his target. Ward spanks down his sixth ace of the match - and in fact the second set - to keep his advantage.

  173. Post update

    Berdych 1-2 Andujar*

    Sixth seed Tomas Berdych, a possible quarter-final opponent for Roger Federer, a possible semi-final opponent for Andy Murray, has fired up the engines on court two.

    The Czech has just dropped a break behind in the opening set against Spain's Pablo Andujar.

    Andujar won their last meeting - albeit on Valencia's hard courts - so it might not be a cakewalk into the last 16.

  174. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 4-2 Pospisil

    Move along. Nothing to see here. Vasek Pospisil quietens Court One with a blink-and-you'll-miss-it service game. Still advantage Ward though....

  175. Post update

    Ward 4-6 4-1 Pospisil*

    Groans as James Ward labours to save that break in his back pocket. Pospisil scrambles to deuce, with the aid of a Ward double fault at 40-15, before the Briton reacquaints ball with its old friend net from close range on game point.

    Another deuce passes in favour of the Canadian - break point. Boom! That's saved with a Ward ace and, after another deuce briefly appears, the server crashes down another unstoppable first serve to tie up the hold.

  176. Post update

    Kvitova 4-1 Jankovic*

    Tennis

    She is not hanging around so far today either.

    The Czech has been walloping away from the back of the court, pushing and pulling Jelena Jankovic out of position,

    She is a break up.

  177. Latest scores

    Marray/Nielsen 6-3 1-1 Cabal/Farah

    Jonathan Marray and Frederik Nielsen have got the band back together.

    The Anglo-Danish partnership that brought home the men's doubles title at Wimbledon in 2012 and then split at the end of that year are playing together again.

    And it looks like some of the old magic is still there. They are a set up on 16th seeded Colombians Juan-Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah.

  178. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 3-1 Pospisil

    Mission Im-Pospisil (see below)?! I like that. I can't think of anything better. Well I could, but it would probably be offensive.

    It's far from Mission Im-Pospisil for James Ward as he wears down the Canadian to bring up another break point. A sensational 20-stroke rally, which includes some remarkable defensive shots from the Briton, helps tee up that chance.

    But one shot proves equally as productive for Pospisil, an ace forcing deuce. Then he seals the deal to fend off the double break.

  179. Post update

    Kvitova 1-1 Jankovic

    Next up on Centre Court is Petra Kvitova - perhaps the star performer in either draw over the first couple of rounds - against former world number one Jelena Jankovic.

    Defending champion Kvitova has spent only an hour and 34 minutes on court so far, dropping a total of three games in wins over Kiki Bertens and Kurumi Nara.

  180. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Adam Firrell: Come on James Ward! Seems like a genuine, hard working guy. Britain owes him a lot for our recent Davis Cup success.

    Peter Howe: Already beginning to look like Mission ImPospisil for James Ward.... (I'll get my coat..)

  181. Post update

    Ward 4-6 3-0 Pospisil

    James Ward
  182. Post update

    Ward 4-6 3-0 Pospisil

    What a strange match. Pospisil was looking confident, Ward a little more unsure. But Pospisil's meltdown has switched the momentum into the Briton's favour. Another comfortable hold - and he's halfway to the second set.

  183. Post update

    Ward 4-6 2-0 Pospisil

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    James Ward

    I don't know if Ward has raised his game at the start of the second set or Pospisil's level has slipped but the Court One crowd are definitely playing their part.

    "Let's go Wardy, let's go," echoes around the arena and the atmosphere is briefly a bit like being at a 1950s football match.

  184. Post update

    *Ward 4-6 2-0 Pospisil

    Oooh... Pospisil has the jitters. Two double faults haul Ward back into the game from 30-0 down to 30-30, then goes long with a loose forehand. Break point. Lifeline for Ward! The Canadian balloons another return to gift the game to the Briton. That had bows and wrapping paper on it.

  185. Latest scores

    *Tsonga 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 3-4 Karlovic

    Tsonga

    There is a tasty tussle ongoing on court three. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, the 13th seed, lost the first set against Croatia's Ivo Karlovic, but has taken the second and is now embroiled in a slug-fest third.

  186. Post update

    Ward 4-6 1-0 Pospisil*

    What James Ward needs is a comfortable hold to begin this second set with a bang. Job done. Vasek Pospisil struggles to stamp on the Briton's serve - now he needs to break the Canadian's.

    Tennis
  187. Match summary

    Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 Groth

    Tennis
  188. Federer through to fourth round

    Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 Groth

    Wimbledon

    Roger Federer, speaking to BBC TV: "I am very happy. It has been a hot week the first week but thankfully I have had easy matches going through without too many long four or five setters. Now we are looking ahead and there are only big matches."

  189. Making Wimbledon tick

    Nick Pearce

    Wimbledon wouldn't be Wimbledon without the famous queue. Katie Wright meets the man who is in charge - chief honorary steward Nick Pearce.

    From the moment people start queuing two days before the start of the Championships, the immaculately-dressed honorary stewards are part of a 24/7 operation - warmly welcoming, advising and directing the hordes descending on SW19.

    They are a team of nearly 200 volunteers and anyone can apply, although there is a waiting list and with a turnover of 10%, it seems once you're in, you don't want to leave. "We're all here because we really want to be here. Some of the stewards have done it for 20 plus years," Nick told me.

    However, the average age is coming down - this year the youngest is 22. The oldest is in his late 70s.

    Nick admits they're a traditional bunch, but the high temperatures have meant he's had to do something he doesn't like doing this week - allow them to discard their jackets…

  190. Post update

    Ward 4-6 Pospisil

    Tennis
  191. Ward loses first set

    *Ward 4-6 Pospisil

    Vasek Pospisil

    Fix up, look sharp. Not sure if Vasek Pospisil is a Dizzee Rascal fan, but he is going bonkers on court one. The Canadian has two break points, snaffling the first one with a forehand volley as he goes on the attack. Oh James.

  192. Post update

    Ward 4-5 Pospisil*

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    That Pospisil break of serve left Court One very quiet but a lone voice yelling "come on Mr Ward" broke the silence and the Brit was given a massive roar of support before starting his next service game and huge cheers followed every time he wins a point.

    "Come on James, just go for it!" shouts another fan. The crowd are getting into this now.

  193. Post update

    Ward 4-5 Pospisil*

    "Come on Jaaaaaames!" screeches one woman as Ward serves to stay in the set. The rest of the Court One crowd enthusiastically clap.

    The Briton finds himself in a spot of bother at 30-0 down, before turning around the game with four straight points. If Pospisil is going to win this set sharpish then he's going to have to win it himself.

  194. Post update

    *Ward 3-5 Pospisil

    Can James Ward hit back at the first attempt. In short - no. The British number three has no answer to Pospisil's serve, which is almost equally as quick at the second attempt. The 25-year-old Canadian eases to another hold to love including one point which technology tells us skims the baseline by a millimetre.

  195. Ward loses serve

    Ward 3-4 Pospisil*

    The British party has been well and truly pooped. Vasek Pospisil tees up two break points as Ward smashes into the tape. And the Canadian clinches the advantage when he skulks towards the net before spanking a backhand volley to safety.

  196. Game, set and match to Federer

    Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 Groth

    Roger Federer

    Roger Federer erases the memory of a blip in the third set tie-break with a comprehensive demolition of Sam Groth in the fourth set. A standing ovation for the seven-time champion who is through to the fourth round. He waves as he disappears through Centre Court's famous doors.

  197. Post update

    *Ward 3-3 Pospisil

    Few opportunities are being given to either man. Pospisil, who is aiming to reach a Grand Slam last 16 for the first time, eats Wimbledon grass as he takes a tumble. He's alright. An error from Ward when he mistimes a forehand in an engaging rally edges the Canadian ahead, and he thumps down an ace to hold.

  198. Post update

    Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 5-2 Groth*

    An Australian fan stands to cheer Sam Groth

    There's little for the Fanatics to cheer. A dreamy serve and backhand volley from Federer the highlight as he holds to 30 for a 5-2 lead.

  199. Post update

    Ward 3-2 Pospisil*

    This pair are trading service games quicker than heavyweight boxers exchange blows. Ward's serve punches holes in the Canadian's defence, Pospisil clubbing a forehand so long it nearly hits the canvas on the full for the game.

  200. Post update

    *Ward 2-2 Pospisil

    Glimmer of hope for James Ward as he fight backs from surrendering three game points to 40-30. Vasek Pospisil draws him into a baseline rally, the Briton going long to see that faint hope disappear into the warm SW19 air.

  201. Latest scores

    Tsonga

    Jo Wilfried-Tsonga has just broken to secure the second set 6-4 against Ivo Karlovic. The Frenchman lost the first set tie-break 7-6 (7-3). You don't want to go to a tie-breaker against a big serving behemoth, just ask Roger Federer. The Swiss trying to ensure there'll be no repeat of the third set shenanigans. He holds to love for a 4-1 lead.

  202. Post update

    Ward 2-1 Pospisil*

    Vasek Pospisil is ranked 56th in the world, 55 places above his British opponent, but can't get to grips with James Ward's serve. His returning game, so I'm told, is a little suspect. We will see....

  203. Post update

  204. Post update

    *Ward 1-1 Pospisil

    Ward does not handle the Pospisil serve that well. The Canadian goes retro, bringing back the classic serve and volley to level. Another hold to love.

  205. Post update

    Ward 1-0 Pospisil*

    Four out of four. That's the first serves that land in Pospisil territory, and the points that James Ward wins. Routine stuff for the British number four. Let's see how he can handle the Canadian's big serve...

    * denotes next server

  206. Federer breaks

    *Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 2-0 Groth

    Roger Federer left Centre Court after losing the tie-break. The lavatory is a sanctuary for many a man when things aren't going quite as planned. It seems to have done the trick. The Swiss master passes Groth with a glorious forehand return and breaks.

  207. Post update

    Ward 0-0 Pospisil

    These home fans are simply mad for any British hope. One bloke is painting a Union Jack on the face of his mate inside Court One.

    "Play," instructs the umpire. Ward nods. The Briton serves first....

  208. Head to head

    Ward v Pospisil

    James Ward
  209. Post update

    Ward v Pospisil

    We know what you're thinking. Who the heck is this awkwardly-named Canadian? And how does his pedigree compare to James Ward's? Here's the lowdown....

  210. Post update

    Ward v Pospisil

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    James Ward

    We are all set on Court One, where a standing ovation greeted James Ward as he emerged into the sunlight for the biggest game of his career. It will also be his biggest pay-day: even if he loses he will trouser £77,000, but if he wins then he is really in the money. Ward has only won a total of £540,000 in his 10 years as a pro but he will earn guaranteed £127,000 if he gets past Vasek Pospisil and reaches round four. Not bad for less than a week's work.

  211. Sun's out, guns out

  212. Post update

    Ward v Pospisil

    No sooner have Marin Cilic and John Isner waved farewell to Court One that we have two more hopefuls passing them on the way out of the men's locker room. And one is a Briton. Hurrah!

    London-born wildcard James Ward bounds out to rapturous applause from the home fans already seated. He is looking to extend his already career-best Grand Slam performance by beating Canada's Vasek Pospisil.

  213. Post update

    Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) Groth

    Jeff Tarango

    Former professional tennis player on BBC Radio 5 live

    Sam Groth

    "Groth hit the two best volley shots he's come up with in the entire match to help win that tie-break and we're into a fourth set."

  214. Game, set and match

    Keys 6-4 6-4 Maria

    Madison Keys

    American Madison Keys won in straight sets to progress to the second week of Wimbledon, beating Tatjana Maria 6-4 6-4. Keys, the 21st seed, is into the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time.

  215. Game and third set to Groth

    Federer 6-4 6-4 6-7 (5-7) Groth

    Roger Federer

    Federer on the attack... Groth nets... One set point wiped away. Cripes. Should we rub our eyes? Federer has oodles of time to thread a forehand down the line, but he drags it wide. Into the tramlines it goes. We're into a fourth set.

  216. Post update

    Federer 6-4 6-4 6-6 (3-6) Groth

    A double fault from Federer and the crowd's groans ripple around Centre Court. They're surprised. Groth's surprised. Gary Lineker in the Royal Box is surprised. The underdog has three set points...

  217. Player reaction

    Cilic 7-6 6-7 6-4 6-7 12-10 Isner

    Marin Cilic

    Ninth seed Marin Cilic on reaching the Wimbledon last 16 for a fourth time: "I was pleased to finish the match off, throughout I thought I was the one putting more pressure on returns.

    "But you never know when it is a new day and new conditions. I was really pleased to break him at the first attempt."

  218. Tie-break

    Federer 6-4 6-4 6-6 (3-3) Groth

    Sam Groth with a trademark howitzer of a serve. Roger Federer wouldn't have got that had he started chasing it yesterday. On the next point, though, Federer glides to the net and ends a super rally with a deft volley. 3-3.

  219. Post update

    Cilic 7-6 6-7 6-4 6-7 12-10 Isner

    Marin Cilic can go and stick his feet up now. Took the Croatian just the four hours and 30 minutes to see off marathon man John Isner.

    That's almost seven hours shorter than the American's record longest-match against Nicolas Mahut. Part-timers.

  220. Tie-break

    Federer 6-4 6-4 6-6 Groth

    Sam Groth

    Groth bullying Federer for the first time in the match - a sweet backhand from the Australian and the game proceeds to deuce. The Australian 'Fanatics' in full voice. Advantage. Deuce. Advantage. Can Federer close the deal? Yep. An ace to the wings and we're into a tie-break. This could be interesting. Very interesting.

  221. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Rob Meech: Has there ever been a more graceful tennis player than Roger Federer? His style harks back to a bygone era.

    Tim Purcell: Federer turning on #godmode

  222. Post update

    Cilic 7-6 6-7 6-4 6-7 12-10 Isner

    Miles Maclagan

    Former coach to Andy Murray and Laura Robson on BBC Radio 5 live

    "I had the water bottles and sandwiches ready with me for an epic fifth set, but Cilic showed steely will-power to win. It's a mental battle when you play Isner and it was a bit of a shame it finished on a double fault.

    "Cilic was a little tentative at times in that game, but finally claimed it with a fourth match point."

  223. Game, set and match

    Cilic 7-6 6-7 6-4 6-7 12-10 Isner

    Cilic

    Neither want to win this game, never mind the match. Marin Cilic blows another chance of wrapping this one up, the pair going to a fifth deuce as the game ticks past the seven-minute mark.

    A thumping forehand winner sets up another match point for the Croatian - and this time he makes no mistake. Well, he doesn't have to. Isner makes the mistake, a double fault inexplicably gift-wrapping Cilic's progress into the next round.

  224. Post update

  225. Post update

    Cilic 7-6 6-7 6-4 6-7 11-10 Isner

    Could this match be over before it has restarted? Marin Cilic, the ninth seed, has two match points in John Isner's first service game of the restart.

    First break point - ace. What else? Second break point - ace. Ridiculous. On we go...

  226. Post update

    *Federer 6-4 6-4 4-5 Groth

    Ladies in strawberry themed hats

    Strawberries. Lovely, lovely Strawberries. Middle Saturday. Sunshine. Glorious sunshine. And a punnet of strawberries for £500. Life would only be better if we were Roger Federer. The former champion has a break point. Oh. He messes up! Sam Groth drags the game to deuce and warps up a wobbly hold with a ferocious ace down the middle.

  227. Post update

    Cilic 7-6 6-7 6-4 6-7 11-10 Isner

    These two big hitters love an ace. Marin Cilic spanks down the 68th of the four hour-plus match to clinch the first game since the restart, snuffing out any desire that John Isner has of grabbing that elusive break.

  228. Post update

    Federer 6-4 6-4 4-4 Groth*

    Pat Cash

    1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "This is the time where inexperienced players will start faltering."

  229. Whiley and the Weirwolf

    Wheelchair tennis player Jordanne Whiley is in the Royal Box and seems to be having a nice time with Paralympic champion David Weir. 

  230. Post update

    Federer 6-4 6-4 3-3 Groth

    Justine Henin

    Seven-time Grand Slam champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Groth is really under pressure on his serve, because he know he doesn't have many opportunities on Roger's serve. Every point is like a match point for the Australian."

  231. Post update

    Marin Cilic and John Isner

    John Isner, of course, won the longest match in Wimbledon history, taking 11 hours five minutes to overcome Nicolas Mahut in 2010.

    In 2012 Cilic beat Sam Querrey in five hours 31 minutes, the second longest match in Wimbledon history. Another epic may be in store. Admittedly, 10-10 in the fifth already qualifies as an epic...

  232. Post update

    Earlier I said James Ward's match with Vasek Pospisil would follow Caroline Wozniacki's tussle with Camila Giorgi. I was wrong. I'm sorry. Marin Cilic and John Isner are warming-up on Court One in a bid to end their match which started yesterday. The pair were 10-10 in the fifth and deciding set. It could be over in two minutes. But it might go on for days...

  233. Post update

    Federer 6-4 6-4 2-2 Groth*

    Martina Navratilova

    Martina Navratilova is in the front row of the Royal Box. That's her reward for winning Wimbledon nine times. Gary Lineker is a few rows back. Both are sticking with this match, as is England rugby union captain Chris Robshaw, even though it's going to reach a predictable conclusion. Geoffrey Boycott has disappeared. "Rubbish," he spitted as he left his seat.

    (Again, I'm not privy to what is being said in the Royal Box.)

  234. Post update

    Federer 6-4 6-4 1-1 Groth

    Jeff Tarango

    Former professional tennis player on BBC Radio 5 live

    Sam Groth

    "Groth is a big guy. He has the physique to be a bodyguard for Britney Spears."

    That's what all big guys aspire to be when the grow up, I guess, Jeff...

  235. Post update

    Wozniacki 6-2 6-2 Giorgi

    Fifth seed Caroline Wozniacki on her stroll into the last 16: "I'm very happy. Camila is a tricky opponent because she hits so hard. I just tried to get every ball back. I feel like I'm playing really well this week."

    On the Wimbledon heat: "It's nice and warm - but cold compared to some of the days at the Australian Open."

  236. Post update

    Federer 6-4 6-4 1-1 Groth*

    Roger Federer took the opening sets 6-4 6-4. When these two last met, at the US Open last year in the second round, the 17-time Grand Slam champion prevailed 6-4 6-4 6-4. Interesting, huh? No, you're right, I'll try to do better next time.

  237. Game, set and match

    Wozniacki 6-2 6-2 Giorgi

    Wozniacki

    World number five Caroline Wozniacki fancies a free afternoon as she breezes into the second week of Wimbledon, beating Camila Giorgi 6-2 6-2 inside 72 minutes in their third-round match.

    Spain's Garbine Muguruza is up next for Wozniacki in the round of 16.

  238. Federer 6-4 6-4 Groth

    Pat Cash

    1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "I've commentated on Federer a hundred times and I'm still not sure where he is going to go on certain forehands."

  239. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Neil Wallington: It's all over after two and a half hours! Thank you to both Garbi Muguruza and Angelique Kerber for an epic match.

  240. Game and second set

    Federer 6-4 6-4 Groth

    Roger Federer

    Roger Federer has yet to be tested in this match. The Swiss looks set to complete a straight-forward victory as he goes 2-0 up in 61 minutes. The brollies go up as the pair walk towards their chairs. It's balmy on Centre - the players need protecting from the rays.

  241. Game, set and match

    Muguruza 7-6 (14-12) 1-6 6-2

    Alistair Bruce-Ball

    BBC Radio 5 live commentator

    Garbine Muguruza

    "Garbine Muguruza, the 20th seed, is through and this was an epic. It all went down really to the crucial first set. Muguruza took it 14-12- she saved nine set points in the process. Tenth seed Angelique Kerber took the second 6-1, but Muguruza got it back together in the third set and there is a standing ovation now for her."

  242. Game, set and match

    Niculescu 6-3 7-5 Pliskova

    Monica Niculescu secured her place in the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time a little earlier, beating Kristyna Pliskova 6-3 7-5.

    It is the second time in Niculescu's career that she has made it into the fourth round of a Grand Slam, after getting that far at the 2011 US Open.

  243. Post update

    Federer 6-4 5-3 Groth

    Cricketers James Anderson and Andrew Strauss

    James Anderson opted for a blue-grey suit for the day and he looks pleased with his choice even though it's a similar colour to Gary Lineker's outfit. More fashion chat later, however, because Roger Federer holds with ease, which means Sam Groth is serving to stay in the set.

  244. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Gibbo: Dustin Brown crashes out after coming up against a very Troicki opponent.

    Andree Massiah: The end of the road from Dustin Brown out in round 3 - there's always next year!

  245. Match summary

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-3 Brown

    Tennis

    Here's a match summary - it might help show how Vicktor Troicki did what Rafael Nadal couldn't manage.

  246. Federer 6-4 4-3 Groth

    Pat Cash

    1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "I believe Roger Federer has another Grand Slam in him and I believe it's here, quite possibly this year. He's playing just as well, if not better, than last year."

  247. Post update

    Wozniacki 6-2 3-1 Giorgi

    Caroline Wozniacki

    Caroline Wozniacki will soon be able to start doing her homework ahead of the fourth round if she continues this form. The fifth seed 3-1 up in the second set against Italy's Camila Giorgi. James Ward, of course, and Vasek Pospisil follow that match.

  248. Post update

    Federer 6-4 3-2 Groth

    Martina Navrativloa just adjusting the collar of her powder pink blouse, Graeme Le Saux motionless as he watches the action. Although it could be a cardboard cut-out of the former Blackburn defender, I guess... Sam Groth spraying volleys and forehands here, there and everywhere. Roger Federer in total control having broken at the start of the set.

  249. Agut has a famous friend

  250. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-3 Brown

    Peter Fleming

    Seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner on BBC TV

    "Dustin Brown came up with some spectacular shots, but perhaps just didn't have enough game behind his serve to trouble Troicki, who is perhaps playing the best tennis of his career. He made just 13 unforced errors, which is a pretty impressive statistic."

  251. Get involved via #bbctennis

    DeathApeDisco: If Sam Groth had Dustin Brown's hands, you'd have a heck of a player. As it is, they're both going out.

    CelebCelery: The defeat by Troicki doesn't reflect badly on Brown, it shows, yet again, that Nadal is no longer a significant force on grass.

  252. Game, set and match - Brown out

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-3 Brown

    Dustin Brown

    Someone rev up the camper van - Dustin Brown is going home. The dreadlocked German qualifier has proved to be a maverick at Wimbledon this week. And like any self-respecting maverick, he is the master of his downfall. Brown double-faults on Troicki's second match point. His dream week is over.

  253. Game and first set

    Wozniacki 6-2 Giorgi

    Wozniacki

    A comfortable first set take for Caroline Wozniacki as she beats Camila Giorgi 6-2 in just 42 minutes. Strong start by the world number five.

  254. Game and first set

    Wozniacki 6-2 Giorgi

    Caroline Wozniacki

    Caroline Wozniacki is in control of her match with Italy's Camila Giorgi. The Dane has the first set in the bag.

  255. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Simon Knock: Oh to be a tennis ball in the hand of Sam Groth. Eek

    Chantelle Boyle: Borrrriiiinnnnggggggg.... Groth is all serve. Federer for the win on the basis that he can actually play tennis.

  256. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 5-3 Brown

    Gutsy stuff from Dustin Brown, who isn't leaving SW19 without putting up a scrap. The world number 102 staves off five deuces to finally hold his serve. But it's a break - as well as a hold - that he needs. Serving to stay in the match....

  257. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 5-3 Brown

    Peter Fleming

    Seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner on BBC TV

    "It's been a struggle throughout this fourth set for Brown, and you really don't get any sense that he's going to come up with a break. He only has two more chances."

  258. Game and first set

    Federer 6-4 Groth

    Roger Federer

    A change of personnel on Centre Court as a fresh batch of officials stride on, which gives some fans the chance to stretch, yawn and readjust their sunhats. But once play begins again, Sam Groth does not get a whiff of a sniff on Roger Federer's serve. The seven-time champion closes out the first set.

  259. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 4-2 Brown

    The end is nigh for Dustin Brown - unless he pulls a rabbit out of his Rastafarian hat. The German qualifier is a break down against 22nd seed Viktor Troicki, who is aiming to match a career-best place in the last 16 of a Grand Slam.

  260. Post update

    Muguruza 7-6 (14-12) 1-6 1-1 Kerber

  261. Blink and you'll miss it

    *Federer 4-3 Groth

    Tennis

    We told you Sam Groth had a booming serve. Didn't we tell you? His 147mph effort was just one mile per hour off equalling the Wimbledon record, set in 2010 by Taylor Dent.

    It's the sort of serve which would give Lewis Hamilton - qualifying for the British Grand Prix over at Silverstone at the moment - a run for his money...

  262. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 3-2 Brown

    Peter Fleming

    Seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner on BBC TV

    "Dustin Brown is going through just a bit of a lull right now. He needs to pull himself together quickly."

  263. Federer breaks

    Federer 4-2 Groth*

    Roger Federer

    Roger Federer breaks! "Serve fast, serve mean, but I will defeat you," says Federer. Possibly. What else is happening? Caroline Wozniacki has broken in the first set, the fifth seed 4-2 up on Court One against Camila Giorgi, while Dustin Brown is 3-1 behind in the fourth set and could be about to exit these championships.

  264. Post update

    Federer 2-2 Groth *

    Tennis

    The crowd purring in admiration as Roger Federer sprints like a panther towards a tramline and returns with a delicious forehand which Groth can only net. There are a few Aussie 'fanatics' on Centre but, so far, they've remained quiet. That's surely a black ball offence for a Fanatic.

  265. They're all talking about... Groth's serve

  266. Game and third set

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 Brown

    Jonathan Overend

    BBC Radio 5 live presenter

    "The court rises and Dustin Brown is still alive in this match. Brown has really responded well, he upped his game. Troicki did not do much wrong but when he Brown got a sniff of a chance, he took it."

  267. Federer 2-2 Groth

    Pat Cash

    1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "What Federer has done so well already is show 'if you miss that first serve, mate, I'll be right on top of it'."

  268. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Ed Allchorne: Groth's serve is like a cannonball! Shame the rest of his game isn't as good...

    Marcus Richards: Sam Groth with a 147mph serve. WOW.

  269. Post update

    Federer 2-2 Groth*

    Pat Cash

    1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "That serve went right through Federer - even he couldn't get his racquet on it."

  270. 147 mph!

    Federer 2-2 Groth*

    Sam Groth

    Time to start playing Sam Groth serve bingo. The big Australian arrows a rasping serve down the middle and not even two Roger Federers would have got a racquet on it. That's the fastest serve at Wimbledon this year, at least. "He could have been anything... A basketball player, a rugby player," says John Inverdale in the commentary box. Anything other than a jockey, I guess...

  271. Game, set and match

    Bautista Agut 7-6 (7-4) 6-0 6-1 Basilashvili

    Roberto Bautista Agut

    Well, that was simple enough. Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut is into the fourth round Wimbledon for the first time after easing past qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili.

    Basilashvili did put up a fight in the first set but then Bautista Agut took control, winning 7-6 (7-4) 6-0 6-1.

    He will play Sam Groth or Roger Federer in the next round.

  272. 142mph serve!

    *Federer 1-1 Groth

    Whoosh! That's the sound of a Sam Groth serve flying by Roger Federer's ears at 142mph. What a weapon to have in the armoury. That has to be one of the quickest serves in Wimbledon history. Both players rattling through their service games. Wallop, wallop, wallop.

  273. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 Brown

    Peter Fleming

    Seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner on BBC TV

    "That's grass court tennis for you. Just one return game of high quality and that is all that is required to provide the crucial break of serve to take it into a fourth set."

  274. Game and third set

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 Brown

    Hope for the darling of court three. That's Dustin Brown - not poor, unloved Viktor Troicki. The German qualifier snatches the third set, crunching a wonderful forehand winner to set up the break, then leaving the Serb scrambling with an inside-out forehand.

    Bustin' Dustin goes nuts, beating his chest and roaring with delight. He is happy.

  275. On this day...

    On this day

    What happened on this day in 1981, I hear you ask? Oh. You didn't ask? You've already read the graphic above? I'll leave you in peace for a few minutes then.

  276. Post update

    Federer v Groth

    Tim Henman

    Former British number one on BBC TV

    "Groth has to go on the court with the belief he can cause an upset. I honestly don't see it happening but what an opportunity."

  277. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-5 Brown

    Thunderous round of applause as Dustin Brown climbs off his seat after a brief swig of water. Break Troicki's impressive serve here and we're going to a fourth set.

  278. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Alexandra Brown: Roger looks in amazingly good form, dressed immaculately, so athletic-looking.

    Omar Matar: About to watch Roger Federer This guy Sam Groth looks mean. I'm worried...

  279. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 4-5 Brown

    Peter Fleming

    Seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner on BBC TV

    "Brown is much more comfortable coming out to serve first in this third set. In the first two sets he served second and didn't look anywhere near as comfortable. Now he needs to scrape a break from somewhere against Troicki's solid service game."

  280. Post update

    Former rugby player Brian O'Driscoll is in the Royal Box along with Geoff Boycott, Gary Lineker and Graeme Le Saux

    It might be a long afternoon for Kumar Sangakkara because Geoffrey Boycott is already chewing his ear. "My gran could have hit that with her broom handle," says Boycott as Groth swishes at a volley. It's only a warm-up, Geoffrey.

    (Disclaimer: I'm not close enough to be privy to any Royal Box conversations.)

  281. Post update

    Muguruza 7-6 (14-12) Kerber

    Alistair Bruce-Ball

    BBC Radio 5 live commentator

    Tennis

    "Goodness me Garbine Muguruza had to work for this one. She saved set point after set point after set point and finally she has taken the tie break against Angelique Kerber. That was brilliant."

  282. Post update

    Groth v Federer

    Wimbledon

    Roger Federer and Sam Groth walk through those famous green-panelled doors and, once the crowd clock them, are raucously welcomed on to the court. Groth's biggest weapon? His serve. Undoubtedly his serve.

  283. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Naim Rahman: Why bother beating Nadal and be on the verge of losing the next? Can we have Rafa back?

    Alexander J Green: Dustin Brown going out in straight sets? All too obvious after Nadal win.

  284. Post update

    Messy. A gentleman a few rows in front is rather slapdash in applying sun cream. You'd have thought he'd have had plenty of practice in this last week. The protective stuff is all over his daffodil-coloured t-shirt and has possibly ruined a tasty-looking ham sandwich, too. No sign of Roger Federer yet, but he knows his way to Centre Court so he won't have lost his way.

  285. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 2-2 Brown

    Peter Fleming

    Seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner on BBC TV

    "With both players serving like this, there are not going to be many breaks. Dustin Brown's test is to figure out how to put a few more returns into play. He has been successful sporadically, but it's not easy when your opponent is at 70 per cent for first serves."

  286. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 2-2 Brown

    Bang! Crash! Wallop! Big serves are raining down on court three from both ends as Dustin Brown and Viktor Troicki try to outpower each other. Neither man can cope with the other's serve at the moment. Level-pegging in the third set.

  287. Standing ovation for Royal Box guests

    Sue Barker is still going... how many sports stars can they fit into the Royal Box? Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova receives a warm reception. Brian O'Driscoll, too. But it's the members of the armed services, some of whom had competed in the Invictus Games, who receive a standing ovation.

  288. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Tennis

    Elizabeth Nicols: Saturday baking and watching Wimbledon perfect! You can do it Dustin Brown!

    Jonathan Adeyemi: Why can't the coaching crew advise Dustin Brown to stop running to the net. This tactics is not working today! I am getting angry here.

  289. Royal Box takes Centre stage

    A sharp intake of breath from some of the spectators on Centre Court. Yep, they've just spotted a man in the spectacular salmon pink trousers.

    European Championship runne Jo Pavey

    Sue Barker is currently introducing us to the Royal Box... Jo Pavey stands up. Cue cheers. Nicola Adams rises. More cheers. Andrew Strauss, Geoffrey Boycott, Kumar Sangakkara, James Anderson wave. Whoops and hollers. It's all very jolly.

  290. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) Brown

    Peter Fleming

    Seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner on BBC TV

    "No doubt Victor Troicki will look back on that tie-break as one of the best he's ever played. Now the momentum firmly on his side, two sets up with Brown not doing enough with some of his volleying."

  291. Game, set and stats

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) Brown

    Wimbledon
  292. Game and second set

    Troicki 6-4 7-6 (7-3) Brown

    Dustin Brown reacts to a point

    That uphill climb for Dustin Brown has just become a little steeper. Viktor Troicki, the 22nd seed, goes a mini-break up at 4-2, then completes the job when he forces Rafael Nadal's conqueror into another error.

  293. Post update

    Jonathan Jurejko

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    A group of Andy Murray fans although they seem to be missing a couple of letters

    Any idea who this lot are supporting? These fellas might be missing a 'R' and an 'A' - or simply that they can't spell - but it's unmistakably Andy Murray.

    Is he going to ease into the last-16? "Course he is!" they confidently shout in unison.

    Turns out they can spell. Mr R and Mr A haven't turned up because they're hungover. Maybe.

  294. Post update

    Basilashvili 6-7 (4-7) 0-6 0-2 Bautista Agut

    Advantage Roberto Bautista Agut in his third-round match against Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili.

    He took the first set on a tie-break as Basilashvili, who beat 15th seed Feliciano Lopez in the second round, pushed the Spaniard hard. Not the same story in the second set, though, as 20th seed Bautista Agut proved too good, breezing through in no time. He's also broken in the third set. The man must have places to go to and people to see.

  295. Murray practice session

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Andy Murray

    The woman next to me gasps as Andy Murray glides over to our corner of the court and wallops a huge forehand down the line. This is just a brief 30-minute hit for the 2013 champion, who will be on Centre Court at around 17:00 BST, but he is giving all his groundstrokes a comprehensive work-out.

  296. Focus on the box

    "Made it," sings a pregnant lady joyfully as she arrives at the top of the stairs in the upper echelons of Centre Court. This grand stadium is filling up nicely as we prepare to be introduced to an array of sporting greats. The photographers are already focusing their lenses on that famous box used by the blue of blood.

  297. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 6-6 Brown

    Peter Fleming

    Seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner on BBC TV

    "Both players are finding a nice serving rhythm. Troicki has figured out that the drop volley is a regular part of Brown's attack and has crept in to cover that shot. It's crucial that Brown gets a number of first serves in here."

  298. Tie-break

    Troicki 6-4 6-6 Brown

    Dustin Brown has the court-three crowd behind his every shot - some orthodox, some more unorthodox. A gritty hold stops Viktor Troicki taking the second set. And that means it is time. What time? Tie-break time!

  299. Murray practice session

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Andy Murray

    Lots of people walking past court 19, completely oblivious to the fact Andy Murray is hitting tennis balls a few yards away. A slight delay before he started, though, because he was not happy about the height of the net. His coach Jonas Bjorkman checks, and it turns out no adjustment is needed.

  300. Attention!

    Ball boys and girls lining up ahead of play today

    What do ball boys and ball girls do when there are no tennis matches? They just stand in line, patiently waiting to be called into action. They sleep standing up outside Centre Court, by the way.

  301. Post update

    Jonathan Jurejko

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Wherever there's a queue of people something fun is usually happening. Plenty of rubber-necking outside the entrance to the Royal Box as the great and the good of the sporting world stride in.

    "I've just seen Bill Beaumont and Matt Dawson go in," one rugby-loving bloke tells me. Never mind their achievements as oval-balled heroes, that's Question of Sport royalty right there.

  302. Game and first set

    Pliskova 3-6 Niculescu

    First match of the day on court 18 is Kristyna Pliskova versus Monica Niculescu and the latter is a set away from making it into the second week at Wimbledon. The 27-year-old Romanian won the first set 6-3.

  303. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 2-2 Brown

    Peter Fleming

    Seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner on BBC TV

    "Dustin Brown will be disappointed with the last two points of that game. A forehand error, followed by a very timid volley."

  304. Post update

    Troicki 6-4 2-2 Brown

    Dustin Brown

    Hurrah, cheer the Dustin Brown fans - of which there are many. Rafael Nadal's nemesis has broken Viktor Troicki in the second set, although the Serb has break point on the German's serve. Tension. Ahh. Ooh. How will this one swing? Troicki makes the most of his chance, he's broken back, and he roars.

  305. The full James Ward

    Artist Nathan Wyburn puts the finishing touches to a portrait of James Ward made of breakfast materials

    Funny what people do with their time. Artist Nathan Wyburn has created a portrait of James Ward using ingredients used for the traditional Full English breakfast. Bacon. Check, Sausages. Check. Beans, Check.Tasty and arty. No hash browns, though...

  306. Post update

    Ward v Pospisil

    Annabel Croft

    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 live

    "James Ward is up against a much higher ranked opponent in Vasek Pospisil, a rising star on the tour but they met in a Challenger and Ward beat him. It is quite hard to play a Brit at Wimbledon."

  307. Dream warm-up

    Dustin Brown

    What a way for 15-year-old Finn Bass to warm up for his junior singles match, knocking up with the most photographed man in Wimbledon. The fabulously named teenager is a break down in the third set against Miomir Kecmanovic. They've both grabbed a set each.

  308. Game and first set

    Troicki 6-4 Brown

    Dustin Brown

    Bad news for Dustin Brown's new fans. The German has lost the first set to Serbia's Viktor Troicki. Perhaps it's too much to expect him the dazzle again today after the performance of his life on Thursday.

  309. Ward hungry for success

    "I'm feeling good, I've just had a good hit and I'm going to go and get some food now - I'm hungry," says James Ward to Sue Barker. "I slept well and it's nice to be on a show court today.

    "I'm going to go out there and give it my all. I've beaten Vasek on his home ground in the past, and hopefully I can do the same again today."

  310. Post update

    Sam Smith

    Former British number one on BBC TV

    I remember hitting with James when he was 12. His family were very supportive, he's had a very different path to Andy Murray and this is a great reward for the hard work he's put in.

    He's an advert for those who try and never give up on their dream. To see him out there, for his parents who've sacrificed so much... it's a great story.

  311. Ward rewarded with upgrade

    James Ward

    Ah, yes, James Ward has been rewarded for his efforts in reaching the third round with a plush tie on Court One against Canadian Vasek Pospisil at around 15:00 BST.

    If you didn't know, Ward is through to the last 32 of a Grand Slam for the first time and the 28-year-old Londoner has ensured he will break into the world's top 100 for the first time in the next rankings. Proof that persistence and hard work does pay off.

  312. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Philip Hannay: Brown's backspin shot was like if the Harlem Globetrotters played tennis at Wimbledon.

    James Stevenson: Dustin Brown just did a Monfils. Drop shot (off the serve) bounced back over to his side of the net.

    Arjun Ahluwalia: Monfils and now Brown. As if another drop shots come back over the net. Outrageous tennis. Unbelievable entertainers

  313. Ward done and dusted

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    James Ward

    James Ward's session is done, but he stops off for a quick chat with Sue before heading for the players' canteen. When I say quick, I mean it but the British number four says he had a good night's sleep and is looking forward to playing on Court One because he loves the big occasion. He will be in action at around 17:00 BST.

  314. Post update

    Troicki 4-3 Brown*

    Dustin Brown
  315. Latest scores

    Troicki 3-3 Brown

    Dustin Brown with Beats by Dr. Dre headphones before his match

    What's happening on court three? It's with serve at 3-3 between Dustin Brown and Viktor Troicki. The entertaining German has also had the crowd gasping in admiration with a few circus shots. They're almost purring.

  316. Get involved via #bbctennis

    Aidan Williams: If Dustin plays anything like he did against Nadal it will be perfect tennis. Really exciting style of play.

    RossCo: Hope Dustin Brown smashes it today.

    Tom Pembery: All the pressure is on the Troicki serve, Brown comfortably holding. C'mon Dreddy!

  317. Stormy congestion

  318. Traffic chaos

    "Gridlock outside," says BBC Sport's very own Piers Newbery as he walks into work. He's also tweeted a picture of a police car and some bollards. That man is never off duty.

    Wimbledon 2015
  319. Sporting royalty in the Royal Box

    Graeme Le Saux and his wife Mariana will be watching today

    It's a special day on Centre Court today because the Royal Box will be home to sporting greats. Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott, Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams, ex-England football captain Gary Lineker and Lions and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll will be watching the day unfold from the swanky seats. Anyone else? Oh, former England left-back Graeme Le Saux is here too.

  320. Post update

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Heather Watson

    All go for British players at the practice courts, where Heather Watson has just given a rather wistful interview to the BBC's Sue Barker while, below her, James Ward is having a hit before his third-round match with Vasek Pospisil, which is third on court one. Ward has been practising with Andy Murray all week but, on match-days, they train separately with their own coaching team.

  321. 'It's about maintaining that level'

    More from Heather Watson: "When we shook hands at the net she told me well played. I'll take a lot from the match, I'm pleased with how I played and I learned a lot from it.

    "Now, it's about maintaining that level and hopefully the results will come. It was the best atmosphere I've ever played in. Of course I'm not pleased with not winning, but everything else was fantastic."

  322. Play it again, Heather

    Heather Watson reflects on her defeat to Serena Williams

    "I'm pleased with my level yesterday, how I turned the match around and how I played," says Heather Watson. "It was exciting for me to play and for everyone watching.

    "If I could play one point from the match again, it would have been the one to give me match point, but Serena is such a great player and she knows just what to do in those situations."

  323. BBC coverage

    Dustin Brown

    Coverage of today's action is under way. If you want to watch Dustin Brown attempt to bamboozle Victor Troicki with crisp volleys you can do so on this website, or BBC2.

    It's no surprise that many want to know Heather Watson's thoughts after her coming-of-age match against Serena Williams and, luckily, Sue Barker has been talking to the British number one. Want to know what she said? Ok then...

  324. Klopp watch

    Jonathan Jurejko

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Jurgen Klopp_JJ

    Dustin is bustin' Court Three. Everyone wants to catch a glimpse of the dreadlocked conqueror of Rafa Nadal as he faces Viktor Troicki in the last 32.

    Security staff are turning away loads of disappointed punters who haven't got a match ticket. Dustin Brown's fellow German Jurgen Klopp - the former Borussia Dortmund football manager - breezes in though.

    He flashes a toothy grin when I ask him if he is considering a switch to tennis. "I like to watch but I'm no expert," he laughs.

  325. Red-hot Brown

    Dustin Brown arriving at Wimbledon

    Dustin Brown needs no introduction these days. Everyone knows who the dreadlocked German is after he saw off two-time champion Rafael Nadal on Thursday. Can he recreate that magic today?

    He's playing Serbia's Viktor Troicki on court three and the winner could potentially meet James Ward should the Briton triumph today. Brown and Troicki currently warming up.

  326. Federer's secret is out

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Roger Federer

    It did not take long for word to spread that Roger was on court three and those empty seats are rapidly filling up with Fed Fans, with the occasional excited cry of "Roger!" when they spot him for the first time. Right now, about 200 phone cameras are filming his every move around the court, where he is currently firing down some serves in a pretty relaxed fashion.

  327. Girly night in for Serena

    Serena Williams

    What did Serena Williams do after having to dig into her seemingly infinite reserves of willpower? The top seed had a girly night. "After a match like that you need your girls," she posted on Instagram. Indeed, Serena. In-deed.

  328. Post update

    Annabel Croft

    Former British number one

    Reflecting on Heather Watson pushing Serena Williams to the brink: "She came so close, and she should be extremely proud of the game she put out there. She was so clever at unravelling some of Serena's game with the way she played. It was a fascinating contest."

  329. What the papers say

    Independent

    What does the Independent have to say? "Hell for Heather" is their headline. "What a contest. What a performance. What a shame," says Paul Newman. The match was so good we're still talking about it.

  330. Jam-packed and at capacity

    "Even if you'd have got here at 6am you would have been too late," said a genial steward to a group of hopefuls this morning before turning them away from Wimbledon Park.  

  331. It's a queuing shame

    Jonathan Jurejko

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Wimbledon

    Thinking of popping along to the Wimbledon queue in the faint hope of soaking up Murray mania later? Think again. Organisers say don't bother. Wimbledon Park, which houses the almost 10,000-strong gathering at the end of the queue, is jam packed.

    As you leave the park, there is a Wimbledon-branded banner which says 'glory'. I think it is supposed to relate to the tennis but I'm sure there's a sense of triumph for the non-ticket holders when they scurry through this point.

  332. The gates are open

    The gates creaked open 10:30, which means spectators are wandering around the grounds, deliberating over what spot to pick for the day. A number have arrived on Centre Court already, taking pictures of themselves with the hallowed turf as a backdrop. Will they witness a match as gripping as Heather Watson's ding-dong with Serena Williams? Only time will tell.

  333. What the papers say

    The Scotsman

    Heather Williams and Serena Williams appear on the front page of the Scotsman. "This was one of the great matches in recent Wimbledon history," writes Alan Pattullo. "That a popular home favourite was involved made it all the more absorbing."

  334. The weatherman says...

    Are we to expect more rain or have the clouds run out of juice?

  335. In full bloom

    plants being watered

    The All England Club's shrubs and plants had a good feed last night as the heavens dumped its load over SW19 in the early hours, but the hanging baskets were hosed this morning regardless. Looking so blooming marvellous must be thirsty work.

  336. Federer all alone...

    Chris Bevan

    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Roger Federer

    Here's something you don't see often at SW19. Seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer playing in front of virtually empty stands. The Swiss superstar is first up on Centre Court this afternoon, playing Australia's Samuel Groth, but he is practising on court three right now. Fed should make the most of the peace and quiet, though, because here come the fans...

  337. Watson makes Murray proud

  338. What the papers say

    The Guardian

    "So close," says the Guardian. "It can be a hard thing to meet your heroes, and a harder thing still to beat them," writes Andy Bull.

  339. Post update

    Quote Message: I have had some tough losses but that was the toughest match. She played unbelievable and should have won the match. She gave her all and showed what a great player she is. from Serena Williams
    Serena Williams
  340. Another Brit-fest at SW19

    Hopefully everyone's well rested after the hullaballoo on Centre Court and the clap and cracking of the thunder and lightning because we're probably going to have to endure another rollercoaster of an afternoon.

    Andy Murray

    Andy Murray and fellow Brit James Ward are in action, as well as seven-time champion Roger Federer and defending champion Petra Kvitova. Splendid.

  341. What the papers say

    Daily Star

    "Wat a crying shame," blazons the Daily Star on its back page. I see what they did there. "Brave Heather beaten after game of her life," they continue.

  342. Post update

    Quote Message: The atmosphere on the court was amazing and it really helped me and pushed me. I just wish I could have closed it out at the end. from Heather Watson
    Heather Watson
  343. Welcome to day six

    Hello! Everyone recovered after a giddying Friday evening? Arguably, a standing ovation has never been more deserved for a loser after Heather Watson pushed Serena Williams to the brink.

    Heather Watson

    But the top seed dug deep, and even though the British number one served for the match, even though she was just two points away from victory, it was the world number one who prevailed, recovering to win 6-2 4-6 7-5.

    It was a special evening. A special match. A special atmosphere.

  344. Boom and bust

    Wimbledon fans

    There was a strange atmosphere in the air. Centre Court has rarely witnessed such a thunderclap of noise. Roars so boisterous it caused the sky to rumble.

    Wimbledon 2015

    Controlling Serena Williams is like containing lightning in a bottle. But Heather Watson almost did it. Almost. It was a performance so courageous and exhilarating the firmament boomed and cried after the defeat.

  345. Post update