Summary

  • Replay: Watch a selection of today's matches in 'Live Coverage'

  • Bouchard beats Halep 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 to reach Saturday's final

  • Kvitova beats Safarova 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 in first semi-final

  • *denotes the next player to serve

  1. Postpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    That is us done and dusted for the day though.

    We are off to load up on carbs and swig isotonic in preparation for two stellar men's semi-finals. You had better do the same.

    See you in the morning.

  2. Postpublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    The order of play is out for tomorrow. It is available on the BBC Sport website. But I'll save you the trip.

    Djokovic v Dimitrov (13:00 BST)

    Followed by Federer v Raonic

    Short, but very, very sweet.

  3. On court now - Brit Watchpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    There is, of course, one Murray still in contention for a Wimbledon title. Andy's elder brother Jamie is pursuing the mixed doubles title that he won alongside Jelena Jankovic in 2007. Australian young gun Casey Dellacqua is his partner this time and they are in Centre Court action right now against Horia Tecau and Sania Mirza.

    Over on Court One Neal Skupski and Naomi Broady are the all-Blighty team taking on Florin Mergea and Elina Svitolina.

    You can watch both of those on the live streams at the top of this page. And what goes better with a Thursday evening sun-downer than a spot of doubles?

  4. Postpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Jeff Tarango
    Former American tennis player on BBC Radio 5 live

    On Andy Murray's loss to Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday: "Dimitrov is a new generation of player, so he has a bit of a different style, a different attitude that Murray isn't used to and needs to get used to him.

    "They haven't seen the guy enough yet to get a good read on him. They haven't had the adjustment period yet to get ready to play him. This is now the new tennis so if Andy and the other top guys don't see what this new tennis is then they will have to adjust quickly."

  5. Get involvedpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Benjamin Watts:, external She's played superbly well, but Bouchard must be counting her lucky stars. Avoided Serena + Sharapova & Halep injured

    Mike Willis:, external Robson and Bouchard have spent a lot of time together. Hope this metal strength and determination rubs off on Laura in future!

    Andrew Tarpey:, external Bouchard into the Wimbledon final without dropping a set all tournament, she's just brill

  6. Postpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Judy Murray
    Great Britain Fed Cup captain on BBC Radio 5 live

    When asked if there was problem with Andy before the match against Dimitrov: "No, not that I am aware of, but I missed the first set because I was watching Jamie play in the doubles on court 18.

    "I have spoken to Andy briefly this morning. He was going to meet up with his coach Amelie this morning but I have not spoken to him since then.

    "I am sure he will be back; as they say form is temporary, class is permanent."

  7. Postpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Speaking of Andy Murray post-mortem, mother Judy has been on the radio, sort of dismissing those rumours that some sort of rumpus "five minutes before" her son's match against Grigor Dimitrov was behind his pale performance.

  8. Postpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Judy Murray
    Great Britain Fed Cup captain on BBC Radio 5 live

    On son Andy's defeat by Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday: "It was a tough one obviously. Grigor was playing very, very well and was very fired up from the start and Andy didn't find his best form and struggled for rhythm throughout the match.

    "I think every athlete can handle losing if they have played their best, especially here at Wimbledon and on Centre Court, but it's hard to take when you haven't been able to give your best."

  9. 6-Love-6 with John McEnroepublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    BBC Radio 5 live

    I've got a feeling there may be a time that Eugenie Bouchard, with PR as polished as her game, becomes a figure that people tire of talking about. But right now she is the hottest topic in town.

    How far can she go in the game? Are the nerves of the sometime-erratic Petra Kvitova more likely to give than those of the 20-year-old Grand Slam debutant?

    Those questions and plenty of Andy Murray post-mortem will be taken on in John McEnroe's 6-Love-6 phone-in.

    It's on air from 18:00 BST. Phone lines open right now, 0500 909 693 is the number or you can text 85058.

    McEnroe will be joined by Tim Henman and, drum-roll, 11-time Grand Slam title winner, Rod Laver to take your calls.

  10. Postpublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

    "The most important thing Petra Kvitova needs is a psychological coach. We saw when she won here in 2011 that she struggled to win matches for two or three months afterwards and wasn't used to the expectation and pressure.

    "She hits so hard and so flat there is little margin for error and that is the part of the game she needs to shore up so she can get to the top of the world."

  11. Kvitova reactionpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Petra KvitovaImage source, Getty Images

    Finalist Petra Kvitova speaking to BBC Radio 5 live: "I need to be focused on my game and not my opponent so I cannot say who I wish to play in the final and it doesn't matter.

    "Winning in 2011 was for me a real surprise and I really didn't know what to expect but this time I know it - I don't know if that will help but I hope it will."

  12. Brit Watchpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    BBC Sport's Phil Shepka at Wimbledon: "After the success of Joshua Sapwell in reaching the quarter-finals in the boys' event earlier, British interest in the girls' event is no more after three defeats.

    "Gabriella Taylor, Katie Boulter and Maia Lumsden all lost in straight sets to leave Sapwell as the only junior left standing in the singles.

    "Boulter, who lost to the third seed Tornado Alicia Black, still has a chance of success in the doubles alongside Serbian Ivana Jorovic, with whom she reached the Australian Open final with earlier this year."

  13. Postpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    A nice little cut-away from the BBC television coverage shows Eugenie Bouchard, having finished a very composed post-match interview, watching the slow-motion replays of her own and her coach Nick Saviano's reactions after the winning point.

    She heads to the locker room almost chuckling at the fuss being made of it all.

  14. Bouchard reactionpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Eugenie BouchardImage source, Reuters

    Eugenie Bouchard speaking to BBC Sport about Saturday's final against Petra Kvitova: "I expect a tough challenge. She will go in prepared and so will I. My coach will be looking at her game and giving me tips but I will just play my game and I think I can play even better.

    "I am glad I got to stay at Wimbledon for two full weeks and I will not leave anything on the court and see what happens."

  15. Postpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Lindsay Davenport
    1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "The way Bouchard recovered says a lot about her and her composure. It seemed like Halep ran out of emotional energy as the second set went away from her."

  16. Bouchard reactionpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Eugenie BouchardImage source, Reuters

    Eugenie Bouchard speaking to BBC Sport following her 7-6 6-2 win over Simona Halep: "It was a little crazy at the end, I have never ended the match like that but I was just happy I kept my focus and completed it in the end. It took mental strength to stay focused but it is important to enjoy it out there and focus on the point.

    "I am really excited. I have a day off tomorrow. It is my first Grand Slam final and I will just go for it.

    "I would never say I was surprised because I have put in a lot of hard work in and it has been a long time in the making. I am always wanting to better myself and I am focused."

  17. Postpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Simona Halep departs the scene head bowed. The Romanian faded badly in the second set, but you have to presume that her ankle injury might have been behind that. Usually she fights like terrier.

  18. Postpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC Radio 5 live

    Eugenie Bouchard and Simona HalepImage source, Getty Images

    "She is not satisfied yet, she wants to win this tournament and will be giving everything she has to win this tournament on Saturday."

  19. Postpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Lindsay Davenport
    1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    "It definitely wasn't Halep's day but what a celebration from Bouchard - it was quite muted. She knows she has another match to play and is not satisfied with just a semi-final win."

  20. Bouchard through to finalpublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Eugenie Bouchard looks like a woman who makes it to a first Wimbledon final most days of the week. The 20-year-old greets her win by thrusting both fists skywards in celebration, but she is not leaping about with joy. Rather it looks exactly what she expected.