Relive Watson v Williams epic

1. Serena Williams beats Heather Watson 6-2 4-6 7-5
2. Briton led 3-0 in final set but Williams recovers
3. Top seed wins in two hours and 15 minutes
4. Djokovic and Sharapova through; Dimitrov out

I'll leave you in their capable hands.

Just click on the live coverage tab on this page to have a little sit back and review of the day....

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Wimbledon 2Day

Wimbledon 2Day is just ramping up on BBC Two.

Who have they got in today? Let's see.

Cue theme music: Ba-ba-baba, ba-ba-baba, ba-ba baba, baaa!

It is Tim Henman and John McEnroe who are going to talk us through the action and the goings-on at Wimbledon.

Now you've had chance to catch your breath, here's a quick reminder of today's top stories from day five at Wimbledon.

Heather Watson loses in a thriller to Serena Williams

Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka cruise into the fourth round

Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams head into week two

Catch up with some of the day's brief highlights, including five of the best from some of the big winners, by going to the tennis home page.

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Order of Play

Court three - 11:30 BST start

• Viktor Troicki (Ser) [22] vs Dustin Brown (Ger)
• Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (Fra) [13] vs Ivo Karlovic (Cro) [23]
• Casey Dellacqua (Aus) / Yaroslava Shvedova (Kaz) [9] vs Daniela Hantuchova (Svk) / Samantha Stosur (Aus)

Order of Play

Court One - 13:00 BST start

Caroline Wozniacki (Den) [5] vs Camila Giorgi (Ita) [31]

James Ward (GBR) vs Vasek Pospisil (Can)

Gael Monfils (Fra) [18] vs Gilles Simon (Fra) [12]

Ah, I never gave you the rest of tomorrow's schedule did I?

Right, here comes a quick blast of Court One and, because it looks interesting, court three.

'We will try to fix anything'

BBC Radio 5 live

More quotes from Heather Watson's coach Diego Veronelli. He tells BBC Radio 5 live: "There are a lot of good things to take from this. Right now, she said she didn't play well enough in the big moments.

"The difference was very little and we will watch the game over and try to fix anything we need to."

'Heather had been dreaming of this day'

BBC Radio 5 live

Heather Watson's coach, Diego Veronelli, has been talking to BBC Radio 5 live. He says: "I'm so proud. There are a lot of positives to take but it is hard to talk. I felt she deserved to win but you have to win the last point.

"That game at 3-0, if she had taken it and gone 4-0 then that would've been crucial, but once it was 3-1 Serena got back into the match.

"We both said before the match that we don't just want a decent match, we want to win. Heather has been dreaming of this day since she was 11 or 12 years old - to play the world number one on Centre Court and she was right there, but right now it's hard to speak."

"Super, super close"

Heather Watson: "Maybe I will reflect on this more positively in a few weeks time, but maybe not.

"I am disappointed that I did not achieve my goal of making the second week of a Grand Slam. But I was super, super close and after the second set I played very smart."

Beat Serena next time?

Heather Watson: "I know how I'd play if I played her again. I wish I could have played one point differently to see how it might have changed things."

"Best atmosphere I have ever played in"

Heather Watson: "I was not handling her pace very well at the start and I was not sticking to the game plan I had although I don't think that she let me to be fair.

"It was the best atmosphere that I have played in at Wimbledon. I didn't get tired during the match, that is one of my strengths and I tried to use that.

"I got use to the feel of the ball off her racquet - it was hard and heavy - and hopefully that will help me when I play her again."

'I can compete with the best'

Heather Watson: "I had chances and it was so close with points that could have gone either way but when she needs to hit a winner she does it.

"But I've learned I can compete with the best in the world."

'I'm disappointed'

Heather Watson: "I was two points away from winning that match so I am pretty disappointed. The atmosphere was fantastic and pushed me on, but I just wished I could have closed it out.

"I wouldn't call losing the greatest day of my career. I am pleased that I gave myself the chance to play the best in the world and gave myself the opportunity to beat her. I didn't take it, but I hope the experience will help me next time.

"She had a lot of free points on her serve."

Hear from Heather

Heather Watson is now talking to the press.... here's what she has to say...

Centre Court - 13:00 BST start

Samuel Groth (Aus) vs Roger Federer (Sui) [2]

Jelena Jankovic (Ser) [28] vs Petra Kvitova (Cze) [2]

Andreas Seppi (Ita) [25] vs Andy Murray (GBR) [3]

Caught your breathe? Pulse rate returning to something near normal? Good, don't take down the bunting though...

There are a couple of Brits could use some of that stirring support tomorrow on the show courts.

Here is the order of play.

Justine Henin

Seven-time Grand Slam champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Not only did Heather hit the ball very well, she played a perfect match tactically. She was very good in defence and tried to put some pressure on Serena. But what Heather missed was hitting more winners. To make the difference she could be more aggressive."

Heather Watson may just have bowed out in heroic fashion to Serena Williams but the live action hasn't finished yet.

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US Open champion Marin Cilic and John Isner are currently slugging it out on Court One. Cilic leads two sets to one and it is 5-5 in the fourth.

Jeff Tarango

Former professional tennis player on BBC Radio 5 live

"Serena had a bad day and she somehow pulled it through. I expect a lot more drama and a lot more effort from Serena as the tournament goes on."

'Heather's backhand was world class'

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More quotes from Great Britain's Fed Cup captain Judy Murray.

"After the first set was so one-sided, Heather's backhand was world class and she can take a lot of encouragement from that performance. Hopefully it will spur her on to greater things," Murray tells BBC Radio 5 live.

"I hope she can get over it quite quickly as this was the first time she has been in such a position against the best player in the world. But if Heather is realistic, she will use that to her advantage and say 'I can hang with the best of them'."

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'This will motivate Watson'

Annabel Croft

Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 live

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"I definitely think she could be a top 20 player. I think Heather has a similar game to Halep and she is a great, great match winner.

"She backs herself a lot. Heather gets so many balls back into play, her style is about making you play a lot of balls.

"We saw so much positive stuff and I think this will motivate her to work even harder."

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'Heather will be devastated'

BBC Radio 5 live

Great Britain's Fed Cup captain Judy Murray has been talking to BBC Radio 5 live. She says: "It was an amazing match. Heather was blown away in the first set and Serena was serving big and hitting big off the ground. But Heather dug in, there were a lot of drop shots and short balls and she disrupted Serena's rhythm.

"To be 3-0 up in the third and serving for the match, I think Heather will be devastated to not come away with a victory as she was so, so close. But it's such an encouraging performance as she never gave up."

Watson should gain confidence

Tracy Austin

Two-time US Open champion on BBC Radio 5 live

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"Having gone through this I'd put more money on Serena. Annabel said Heather wouldn't sleep tonight but she won't sleep for another month. This will give Heather a lot of confidence, she can get at least top 20 this year."

Top-10 tennis from Watson

Sam Smith

Former British number one on BBC TV

"I think that was one of the great performances by a female British player. She should listen to Serena Williams saying that the top 20 is probably setting her ambition a bit low. To me, that was top-10 tennis."

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Andy Muray on Twitter: Retweet if @HeatherWatson92 just made you feel really proud! Favourite if she made you feel really proud!

8,500 retweets and 11,000 favourites as it stands. It's a close one.

Tension got to Serena

Tracy Austin

Two-time US Open champion on BBC Radio 5 live

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"Serena was struggling at the end because of the tension. You saw when she won, her knees buckled. She looked absolutely fatigued. If ever there was a time she needed two days off it was this because she did a lot of running. Heather took a lot out of her."

The future's bright for Watson

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"In the short term she will be disappointed but when she is able to take a step back and review it and see how her game has improved, and see how she went toe-to-toe with the best player in the world in the biggest tournament, it will give her great confidence.

"She just embraced the whole occasion and she will take so many great points from this match."

Tracy Austin

Two-time US Open champion on BBC TV

"Heather Watson did not let this match go, Serena Williams went out and won it despite having so many people cheering for Heather.

"Every match Serena plays throughout the year she is expected to win and she had to play extremely well. This match was like a semi-final and Heather got so many shots back. Serena is right, Heather has a very bright future."

Annabel Croft

Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 live

"It was exhausting to watch, gripping stuff. Today you really didn't know who was going to win until the last ball was struck.

"What a great fighting spirit from Heather. She has entertained everyone and should not be ashamed. For Heather to cope with the atmosphere and feed off the crowd was great."

Jonathan Jurejko

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

A standing ovation as supporters clamber to their feet and applaud Heather Watson's efforts. Not in Centre Court (although they're doing that too) - but on Heather Heap.

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The home fans file out of the exits surrounding the big screen on the side of Court One. The scene is reminiscent of a glum football crowd trudging out of the ground after a home defeat. A scene with more sartorial elegance of course.

Justine Henin

Seven-time Grand Slam champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Watson will probably not sleep well tonight, she will think about the chances. Serena's humility really impressed me."

Williams through to fourth round

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Serena Williams on BBC TV: "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.

"She could get beyond the top 20, she is playing really well. She should set her sights higher. She was playing so good there was nothing I could do.

"I will speak to Venus over the weekend. She is in better form than me. She has the advantage over me."

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Michael Norbury: Watson should be so proud of her performance today, taking the world number 1 to the limit is an achievement!

Rob Brown: Heather didn't lose that. Serena won it. An incredible performance from @HeatherWatson92 and lets hope she can build on this now.

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At 3-0 up in the deciding set and two breaks of serve to the good, Watson and the nation dared to dream. Is it any consolation to say that, in defeat, Watson produced the finest match of her career?

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"It was a fantastic performance. She (Watson) showed everybody how much she has improved and how much she wants it. There's no shame in going down to possibly the greatest female player of all time."

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Williams beats Watson

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Almost silence around Centre as that shot from Serena was called good, as if no-one could believe it was over. But after two hours and 16 minutes it is, and after a wonderful display of courage and skill from the British number one, the old indestructible champ has come through to snatch victory away once again.

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"No question the match of the tournament on the ladies' side. What high quality tennis and so much drama. An amazing effort from both women."

Game, set and match

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Wonderful from Serena, moving Watson around like a marionette. Second match point. First serve long. Second in, but Watson is on the defensive - Serena forehand right onto the line, and it's all over, it's all over...

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Now then Heather. Big first serve, and Williams can only fend it down to short leg. Another big serve, in behind it to crash away the forehand. Swift return from Serena, forehand drifting wide for 30-15. Oh, heartbreak hotel, a backhand pulled into the tramlines after wonderful work.

30-30. Backhand into the net, match point Serena. Big serve, Serena nets. Serena to the tape, overhead away, another match point. First serve long, second sitting up, Serena into the net, Deuce...

Jonathan Jurejko

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

You know that 30-strong crowd outside the LTA office on Court One? Make that 130 people. No-one dare move. Trains are being missed, arguments with the partner being created.

"Yes but, my darling, I was watching Heather Watson create/almost create* one of Wimbledon's greatest wins."

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Serena's coach Patrick Mouratoglou and hitting partner Robbye Poole are feeling the heat...

Annabel Croft

Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 live

"It has turned around significantly. I have been impressed with how Serena has composed herself in an extraordinary atmosphere. Serena has not batted an eyelid. That takes a great strength of character."

Suffocating tension out there, and Serena aces down the middle. Ace out wide to the forehand side, boomer down the middle, Watson long. How quickly it turns, and Watson must now hold to stay in the championships.

Williams breaks

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Watson backhand... into the net, into the net. Williams has broken her, and on we roll...

Massive Williams forehand, advantage Serena.

ACE! Deuce.

Brilliant forehand by Serena, clean winner, advantage Williams.

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Deep forehand into the corner, deuce. Two points away...

Big serve, Serena forehand long, 30-40.

Scampering from Watson, forced wide, backhand into the net, 15-40.

Watto off-balance forehand into the net, 15-30.

Big serve, Williams nets, 15-15.

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We'll go point by point, shall we?

Backhand into net, 0-15.

Jonathan Jurejko

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

"What score is it?" enquiries a well-groomed, silver-haired British lady trying to squint at a screen.

"Watson's serving for the match," pipes up the young man next to her.

"Blimey!" she shrieks.

No more words needed.

Every cheer for the British number one inside Centre Court is being greeted equally as loud in the grounds outside. Carnage.

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"What an atmosphere out here right now. This crowd is going to do their best to will Heather across the finish line."

Jonathan Jurejko

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Can't squeeze your way onto Heather Heap? No bother. Fans are standing anywhere they can around Wimbledon to catch a glimpse of a television screen - including about 30 people outside the LTA office on the side of Court 1. It's like when your dad/grandad told you he had to watch the 1966 World Cup final through his neighbour's living room window.

Watson chases, chases, chases - wonderful scrambling, 0-15. First serve almost off the court, second long, 0-30. Serena to the net - woefully long, three break points. Watto backhand at Serena's toes - the great champ long, and Watson is serving for the match, is serving for history...

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"She (Watson) needed that game to get this crowd back into it and get her confidence back."

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Bigger serve from Watto, Serena wide. Big serve again, Serena long. Bedlam, not very polite bedlam.

Match of the Day

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"There have been two swings of momentum in this match. Heather from 4-3 in the second set and now Serena has reeled off the last four games. She just wouldn't go away. Every game has been a battle in this third set."

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Sir Terry Wogan joins in the Mexican Wave...

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Serena down the middle with an ace, but she'll go fractionally long with a backhand for deuce. Little glimmers. Is that wide from Serena? By a few blades of pristine grass, but that matters as much as a metre.

Break point - Serena gambling down the line, taking a tiny portion of it and fist-pumping with eyes-ablaze. Watson into the net, and Williams has her nose in front.

Jonathan Jurejko

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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ATTENTION! Heather Heap is now closed. Wimbledon organisers have decided it is now too packed for late coming fans to join the party. Police are turning people away, one officer saying that it is closed until the end of the Watson v Williams match. Gutted.

Advantage Williams in the seventh...

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Heather Watson's mum Michelle Watson is one of several thousand people on their feet in Centre Court.

Currently deuce in the seventh game...

Tracy Austin

Two-time US Open champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"You have to hand it to Williams. She was down 3-0, Watson was playing the match of her life."

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"The forehand has just started to fly on Watson. She has started to lose control. She has top get back to accelerating on contact and getting some more spin on that shot."

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Watson breaths deep, wipes the perspiration off her forehead and - gloriously - finds her first-serve mojo. Serena into the net, barely halfway up it for 40-0, but a second serve now, and Serena thumps two forehands away.

Williams in control, hitting to the corners, Watson looking weary, another break point - Serena to the net, and she will pump away the volley.

Four games on the spin for the five-time Wimbledon champion after those six in a row for Watson, and that strange sum means we level up once again.

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"This is the let-down game for Heather right here. She fought so hard to hold her serve. She has to get her composure back on the changeover."

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Centre Court finally silenced, fearful that they may just have witnessed the tipping point. Serena finally in fourth gear, rattling through her service game to love after the 10-minute epic of the previous. Watson to her chair, a nation willing her hold serve, hold serve, hold serve,

Jonathan Jurejko

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Hundreds of pairs of eyes are transfixed on this giant screen on the side of Court One. Every winning Watson shot, every Williams mistake is being greeted with ear-splitting cheers. Fans are on their feet.

Williams breaks back

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Now comes the pressure. Now comes the most dangerous thought of all: I could win this, I could win this... Serena goes cross-court with power for break points. Watto - glorious backhand cross-court to save one. Serena eyeing up a second serve - tugged into the net, remarkably her 26th unforced error.

Serena steps it up - in to the net off a deep and nasty approach, forehand tipped into the spaces, a rebel yell as it sets up another break point. Watson at 57% on her first serve, and she gets lucky as Serena clouts that return marginally long.

Another missed first serve, back to deuce. Watson can't land one, it's like trying to fight Tyson with a broken left hand. Way long on a loose forehand, another break point.

This game feeling pivotal now, and Watson - ach, she's pushed her forehand wide...

Justine Henin

Seven-time Grand Slam champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Serena is not moving that well at the moment. She is having trouble making little movements."

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England and Saracens rugby union centre Brad Barritt is hitting every ball as he watches on...

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"Who would have thought it at 6-2, 4-3 Serena, that Heather would be able to reel off six games in a row with three straight service breaks."

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Sue's successor?

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"How well has Watson started to hit her backhand. It stays so low and flat and slides through the grass."

Watson breaks for second time

Serena on a 23-match winning run at Grand Slam events, should you be struggling to put this into context. Serena with a dinky forehand long, and that's a double fault. Watson has another break point. Serena, first serve... long. Second serve... wide! My giddy aunts - Watson has two breaks of serve, and is three games away from completing the greatest display by a British female player since... since... Sue Barker beating Chris Evert in the late 1970s?

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This match has not just turned on its head but spun itself round with eyes shut until it no longer knows whether it's Arthur or Martha. Serena fighting, but Watson is hitting the lines and with power - Serena wide, Watto backing up her break. Four holds from history. She couldn't, could she? Could she? Or could she?

Tracy Austin

Two-time US Open champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Heather maintaining the same level. But can she keep it going deeper into the set."

Super Saturday to Fantastic Friday?

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Rachel T: I love the roar of Centre Court cheering a Brit. COME ON HEATHER!!!!!!

Ashley Wilkinson: YES! @HeatherWatson92 has just had the set of her life. Serena looks out of sorts, finding the net far too often.

Kenny Simpson: This is incredible!! There hasn't been an atmosphere like this on Centre Court since Andy won!

Watson breaks serve

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Mexican wave breaking around Centre Court, and even the Royal Box is joining in. Did Lord Terry of Wogan raise an arm there? Watson a woman transformed, operating at the far edge of her abilities, Serena suddenly adrift - break point again, they're everywhere you look - Serena long, long, long...

Game, set and match

Venus Williams is encountering none of the problems that her younger sister is suffering on Centre.

The 35-year-old five-time champion is into the fourth round where she will face the winner of Serena v Heather.

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Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"What a moment. So much tension in that last game but what fight from Heather there. She did not serve great but still managed to tough out that game. It's no question she has Serena rattled now."

Justine Henin

Seven-time Grand Slam champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"In the third set against Serena she will have to serve better. The tension is getting higher and the nerves will be terrible for everyone."

Game and second set

Centre Court going ripe bananas, and why not - Watson slicing Serena sideways, forcing her back, but the second serve is a powerpuff when it needs to be a wrecking-ball. 30-30, and - oh no, a double-fault, only her second of the match but at a stinking moment.

Serena fancies this - deep into the Watson backhand corner, she'll have to work miracles with this - and she has! Cuffed down the line, set point.

Second serve again, Serena striding to mid-court, crashing it away. Deuce. Come on, land a serve... No, another misses. Williams... nets! Second set point in more ways than one. First serve misses. Second.. is biffed into the net. WATSON LEVELS!

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Adam Gallivan: Whatever happens, Watson can hold her head up high. Wonderful play, during second set especially.

Alice Stainer: Excellent pressurising performance by @HeatherWatson92 on Centre. Massive compliment to her that Serena is getting so pumped.

Watson breaks

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Splendid toe-to-toe from Watto, trading blows, slapping her forehands deep, Serena bemused and - honestly - starting to rock. Break point here, onto the serve, Serena with a wayward forehand - long! Prepare your Watto A Beauty headlines - she's serving for one set all!

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All eyes on Centre. Even those on Court One...

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"For the first time in this tournament she (Williams) is showing more duress. She can be emotional on court and Heather has been able to challenge her in this second set."

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Have that, says Britain's Watson - dropper to bring Serena in, gossamer lob to leave her mighty foe stranded at the net. Delightful one-two. Serena responds with a cross-court backhand that could have stopped a tank. Serena now with a floaty dropper of a her own - wide, although she tries to mind-control it in with a subconscious wriggle of the hips. Watson hangs tough with impressively clean hitting, and she's putting on a fine display of pluck and resolve in this second set.

The winner of Watson v Williams will face the victor on court two. And that is looking increasingly like Serena's sister Venus.

Williams major has just moved a double break up on Aleksandra Krunic having already bagged the first set.

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Watson digging in now, and if Serena isn't rattled she's certainly pumped - she'll hold to move within two games of the fourth round, but if Watto is going down she's swinging and mauling.

Tracy Austin

Two-time US Open champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"You can see what this means to Serena. For her to be shouting in a third round match she knows what it means in this country."

Williams breaks back

Cries of dismay as Watson sticks a backhand slicer into the net, and Serena has two break-back points. Watto gets a little lucky on the first as she appears to put racquet onto the ball on the full as it is called out, but an upright second serve is thrashed away, and the advantage lasts no more than a moment.

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Game and first set

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A short walk from Centre Court, Venus Williams is playing Aleksandra Krunic on court two and the elder of the Williams sisters is performing well. She's won the first set 6-3 so could meet her sister Serena in the fourth round should both make progress today.

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"That was pretty remarkable. This crowd is just waiting for some reason to get involved and Heather gave it them there. A fantastic job of hanging in."

Watson breaks serve

Now then. Serena stuffs a straightforward overhead into the net, Watson biffs a backhand down the line and suddenly we are in the unchartered territory of a break point. Delirium among the patrons, swiftly silenced by a howitzer of a serve that the Briton can only top edge to third man. Serena into the net, another break point. First serve long. Second serve... into the net! Double fault, break to Watson, miracles on the march...

Justine Henin

Seven-time Grand Slam champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Serena wants to prove she is the number one in the world. It is a little bit of a problem though that, even when she is sick, she is dominating the tour."

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That's more like it - solid first serves, a gambler's touch down the lines, and Watson holds - energy now around Centre, could this be a springboard?

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"You have to see a high percentage of returns made when you see a second serve. She (Watson) has a little time on the second serve and has to be effective."

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An image we've seen too little of so far this evening, the Watto fistpump, and it stays housed as Serena's relentless first serve steamrollers her through another hold. How does Watson even start to believe she can win, when the evidence is crashing past her, point after point?

Game and first set

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US Open champion Marin Cilic and behemoth American John Isner battle it out in a first-set tie-break and it's the Croatian who comes out on top, grabbing the advantage 7-6 (7-4).

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Watson's best point of the match so far, chasing down a drop shot to flick a winner up and over. Serena long with a backhand return, and the crowd greet that hold of serve like a set and a break lead.

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First set summary

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Sir John Hurt in the crowd, and he's either just been told a most excellent joke or he's got a pile of readies on Serena. Clattering serves, crashing forehands, Watson unable to cope with the power and the glory.

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Barely a square metre of grass is available to plonk your backside on Heather Heap. In fact, there's barely a square inch on the concrete slabs which surround the plush water features at the top of the manicured slope either.

Subdued atmosphere though - the home fans know that Watson is battling the odds.

"Serena's just so big," exclaims one man. "And Heather is so tiny." The casual fan is putting this contest down to brute force and genetics.

Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"That was a statement first set from Serena. She did a masterful job of closing down the crowd and not give them anything to cheer about."

Justine Henin

Seven-time Grand Slam champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Serena has been too good. She did everything perfectly. Can Watson put more pressure on?"

Game and first set

Serena as focused as we've seen her at Wimbledon in recent years, marching between points, hitting as clean as a jet-wash, chewing up the Watson serve and spitting out the bones. First set gone in 25 minutes, and that mountain just got an awful lot steeper.

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Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"Serena has done such a nice job in this tournament with her footwork. She looks like she has so much time and that's hard to do on grass."

119mph on that serve from Serena - you could break concrete with that. Swinging backhand into the Watson forehand corner, and too much on a forehand into the corner. Watson unable to get a finger-hold on the mountain that is the Williams serve.

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Good pluck from Watson, landing her first serve, hitting the lines with her forehand, forcing Serena into two errors. "Let's go Heather, let's go!" yell the Anglophone Aussies, all chant but no name now Lleyton Hewitt has chased his last Wimbledon lost cause.

Watson under assault - my word, that serve was around 120mph, and that forehand almost scorches the Centre Court turf as it sizzles by. 17 minutes gone, Serena with a tight grip.

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Trouble now for Watto, two break points down as a forehand goes wide after Serena smashes away a volley at the net. Mmm, punchy forehand down the line to save one, but Serena's moving on to to this mid-court forehand with a glimmer in her eye - crashed past Watson's flailing backhand, and that's the first break wrenched away.

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Wayne Ellis: Would like to see Watson win, as I'm not a big fan of Serena. Realistically though, I don't see her winning more than four games.

Natalie Bramall: What a match this is going to be between Heather and Serena!! Come on Heather!!

David: Come on Heather. Do yourself proud!

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What's that coming over the hill? It's not a monster. It's not a monster. It's people gathering on Henman Hill/ Murray Mound* of course! Hundreds are primed to focus on the big screen and see if Heather Watson can cause an upset.

Never mind those Henman and Murray characters. I'm renaming this Heather Heap this afternoon. At least until she loses.

If she loses, Jonathan, if.

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Serena holds to love at a canter, but that's to be expected. Watson goes to her chair at the changeover, white golf visor in place, and seeks solace in a few swigs of sponsor's product.

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It looks like Roger Federer is enjoying his day off. No idea what all those emoticons mean though...

"If you love Heather Watson, clap your hands," sing the Aussies, giving Centre Court the air of a cub camp after one too many eggy breads. Yes Heather, an ace down the middle. Williams with a forehand onto the tape, but her backhand return is on Watson before she can adjust her twinkle-toes, and that is frightening power off the Williams backhand - Watson barely twitching as the second serve comes back at her like a cruel boomerang. Better first serve, on the board to raucous applause.

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Lindsay Davenport

1999 Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"Heather has earned her way here and that's what makes it so great. It's not a first-round match . It's a third-round match and she's had some great wins to get here. Hopefully the crowd give her some energy and help her play the match of her life."

Oof - punishing start from Serena, crushing a forehand at Watson's feet. Big serve out wide - plus ca change - but that's a punchy riposte from the Briton, snagging her first point with a brisk forehand drive that Williams can only biff long. Hammering serve, game gone.

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Perfect British summer's day on Centre Court - warm without being blistering, a light breeze to cool a beaded brow, not a sniff of a shower for miles around. Shall we?

Tracy Austin

Two-time US Open champion on BBC TV

"Serena has all the pressure. She's going for all the majors in one year. It's very important for Heather to get a quick start and get some first serves in because sometimes Serena is a slow starter. That way she will also be able to get the crowd even more involved."

Huge task for Britain's Heather Watson here, coming eyeball to eyeball with a woman who has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, five of them on this very court. Watson has never before made it past the third round of a Grand Slam tournament, but miracles do happen - there's a load of Aussie fans down there who are trying to start a mass singalong in honour of the British number one. Hands across the ocean.

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Former British tennis player Greg Rusedski - and advisor to Heather Watson - on BBC Radio 5 Live: "Heather Watson has had a great Wimbledon already. All the pressure is on Serena, she is going to have a patriotic crowd behind her. She has to enjoy the experience, keep the contest close early on and she has a chance. The mind plays a key role, have to find a way to get those nerves out because everyone is going to be nervous."

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More from Maria Sharapova, talking on BBC Two: "I got broken in the first game then played good tennis at 4-4 to go up 5-4. The first set gave me confidence, played good in the second. I knew Begu would not go anywhere.

"Obviously you expect to go further in the tournament, expect better things for yourself. You have to raise your level as you progress through the tournament. There is only one champion in the end and the one who raises their game is the champion."

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Power time: Nick Kyrgios's stunning forehand.

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So that's Djokovic through, but here are some of the other headlines from Wimbledon today.

Go Aussie: Australia's Nick Kyrgios wins the battle of the big servers against Canadian seventh seed Milos Raonic at Wimbledon.

Stan's the man: French Open champion Stan Wawrinka reaches the fourth round of Wimbledon but 2014 semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov is out.

Teenage kicks: Belinda Bencic beats Bethanie Mattek-Sands

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Afternoon/early evening, all - Fordyce here. When does the afternoon officially end and the evening begin? Does it alter fractionally each day with the phases of the moon? Hang on, Watto's on court...

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Novak Djokovic on BBC TV: "Great so far. I was hoping I could play better and better as tournament progresses and that is what is happening. As we are moving on, I feel more confident.

"A very good serve today, I won a lot of free points and that takes away a lot of pressure. Maybe it looks like I haven't been tested but I have. I played a couple of good players.

"When you are on the court you have to earn it. It is very close to where I want to be. It will get harder. Kevin Anderson is a very good grass court player, the opponents will get tougher and I have to be on top of my game.

"This gentleman gave me his artificial leg and my signature will make him feel better."

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Three matches are set to start, which has caused a Piccadilly Circus-style traffic bedlam on the concourse. Serena Williams and Heather Watson due to arrive on Centre Court, of course, while Marin Cilic and John Isner are warming up on Court One and Aleksandra Krunic and Venus Williams are set to start on court two.

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In fact the only curveball for the Serb is the one female fan who grabs him for a kiss among the usual ball-signing and selfies antics. "It's been great" he tells BBC TV about his first week in SW19.

Quick changeover down on Centre Court ahead of the next match - British number one Heather Watson against world number one Serena Williams.

And that means a change in our commentary box too - here's Tom Fordyce to talk you through the action...

Game, set and match - Djokovic

All over! A cheeky grin is plastered all over the face of Novak Djokovic as he stands in the middle of Centre Court, soaking up the acclaim from those fans on their feet. Routine stuff for the defending champion.

Novak Djokovic is going to have move into the last 16 on his own terms. Bernard Tomic rallies to hold to love. Far too late...

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"You have to have belief. You don't work all those hours if you don't have belief in yourself," says Maria Sharapova of her title-winning chances.

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Defending champion Novak Djokovic looks as though as he has hardly broken sweat after unleashing another ace, again down the T, to move within one game of the match. These are ominous signs for Bernard Tomic and, perhaps, the rest of the men's singles draw.

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Irina-Camelia Begu slaps a forehand into the tramlines and that's the cue for Maria Sharapova to raise her arms triumphantly in the air and wave to the Court One crowd.

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The Tomic serve has been buckling - and now it gives way. The Australian, receiving vocal support by a throng of green-and-gold-clothed fans at courtside, saves two break points and then any other chance for the Serb in deuce.

But a third great escape ends there. Djokovic has the 22-year-old scampering from side to side across the baseline, with a limp backhand into the tape putting the world number one within touching distance of the last 16.

'Dimitrov will come back. He has a great future'

Frenchman Richard Gasquet, who defeated 11th seed Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-4 6-4 on Centre Court and will play Nick Kyrgios in the last 16, has been talking to BBC Radio 5 live.

"It's important to win a match on the biggest court in the world so I'm really happy with the way I played," says Gasquet.

"He served well but I didn't lose my serve and didn't lose a set. Maybe he is not in the best form but of course he will come back. He has a great future and is still young.

"It will be a tough match against Kyrgios. Last year we played an incredible match where I had nine match points and could not do it. He is one of the best newcomers on the tour but I will try my best."

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"The serve is definitely Novak's most improved shot. It is very efficient and very simple, there is little that can go wrong."

A ripple of applause around Centre Court as Djokovic spanks an ace down the T to add another one onto his score. Thirteen aces for the Serb as a snazzy graphic on BBC Sport's television coverage shows us that he has been keeping Tomic guessing with plenty of variety from the ball toss.

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Jana Novotna

Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Maria Sharapova is really ruthless. In the first set she did not play badly but in the second set, since she broke Begu's serve in the second game, she has been unstoppable."

Tracy Austin

Two-time US Open champion on BBC TV

"Sharapova handles the celebrity pressure so well. She is good at compartmentalizing, whether it is a photo shoot or a player party. Her entourage obviously helps her with that. It is very important to have a great team with you. Her agent is so busy arranging her schedule, putting in a few weeks in the year just for photo shoots, magazine articles. Once she is done with that then she can focus on the tennis. Sharapova just wants to win tennis tournaments."

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"Those break points for Djokovic felt like match points, the way he is serving."

For the second successive service game, Bernard Tomic hangs on by his fingernails. Novak Djokovic manoeuvres himself into a position where he has three break points - but blows all three as the Aussie fights back.

A wonderful passing backhand down the line tees up deuce, Novak finding the net and then going long as Tomic breathes a huge sigh of relief.

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What have Novak Djokovic and golfer Ernie Els got in common? They've both been world number ones in their respective sports. They've both won majors. And they're both on Centre Court.

The Big Easy watches the Serb hammer down an ace - his 10th of a comfortable match - to take his service game.

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Phew! Bernard Tomic might as well have a spade in his hand - he has dug himself out of a break-shaped hole. The 22-year-old, who has not reached a Slam quarter-final since reaching the SW19 last eight in 2011, whacks down an ace to stop Djokovic gaining a third-set advantage. These last two games have taken 15 minutes - that's over half that each of the entire opening two sets took.

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Kevin Anderson and his big bag of aces are into the fourth round.

The South African has clubbed down 22 aces on his way past Leonardo Mayer and into a meeting with either Bernard Tomic or Novak Djokovic next.

So that point is replayed and Djokovic muscles into deuce. Then, with Tomic's head possibly in the clouds, wraps up a key hold. One suspects the young Aussie needed that break to stand any chance of taking a set off the world number one.

Oh hello! Three break points at the first opportunity for Tomic. One goes. Tomic hits into the net after another long exchange. Two goes. Djokovic spanks a forehand into Tomic's backhand side.

Three stays! No it goes! Tomic thinks Djokovic has gone long, the Serb thinks otherwise and challenges. Hawk-Eye backs Djokovic, but the slo-mo camera appears to disagree. Hmmm...

Tracy Austin

Two-time US Open champion on BBC TV

"It will be so much easier for Sharapova to swing freely now with the cushion of the first set. You could see Begu tightened up in the last game of the set, missing serves, losing court positioning, ground speed. You expect that from someone who is inexperienced, particularly on grass. Sharapova has won 75 matches on grass to Begu's three."

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Nick says relax

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Nick Kyrgios has been through the press room where reporters verbally poked and prodded him in the hopes of gathering some more nuggets of 24-carat controversy.

No such luck, the Australian was monosyllabic on being told to turn his headband inside out and his image back home in Oz.

He did say however: "When I feel relaxed and I'm playing around, I think that's when I play my best tennis.

"I'm focusing, but at the same time I'm having fun. When I find that balance, I play some really good tennis. I thought I was doing that today in the second, third and fourth."

Game and second set

Anyone backing Novak Djokovic to blow this two-set lead? Nope, us neither. The Serb skids and slides across the Centre Court baseline - like only he can - returning everything that Bernard Tomic throws at him.

The Aussie tries a change in tack, going for a drop-shot, but he undercooks it. Net and second set.

Another rally at 30-30 ends in Djokovic sucking the life out of his young opponent, whose heads bows as he contemplates what might have been.

But it doesn't stay down for long! Tomic digs a wonderful lob out of the top drawer, which Djokovic can only stand, admire and applaud. But then it is the Serb who receives the acclaim from the crowd as he ties up deuce to hold.

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Game and first set

Maria Sharapova was taken deep in the opening set against Irina-Camelia Begu, but she has come out of it clutching the spoils.

And here is that Djokovic break! Novak muscles his way into position, ready to strike. That he does at the first chance, drawing Tomic into a long baseline rally, the Aussie crumbling with a forehand into the tape. Sense of inevitability around Centre Court now. And possibly 22-year-old Tomic's mind.

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Matthew Smith: Return of the Macenroe.

Deaf Rose: Serving all my Love - Whitney Houston. (Isner, big server)

Nothernbirdy: Borg To Be Wild.

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Boris Becker, the Grand Slam winner turned Novak Djokovic's coach of course, looks a bit pensive on this picture. Not sure why. He must be happy with how his man is performing, another hold to love keeping him level. Now where's that hold?

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This pair are hurrying along quicker than a commuter dashing for his train home. They trade holds almost within the time it would take a Centre Court spectator to dig into their bag and rummage around for their sunhats. Which is exactly what they are doing as Djokovic, who holds to love before nicking just a point off Tomic, cracks open the water at the changeover.

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Thirtieth seed Belinda Bencic, who struggled with injury during her match,is into the last 16 after a battling 7-5 7-5 win over American Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

It will be either Victoria Azarenka or Kristina Mladenovic for her next. Azarenka leads that one 2-1 with a break of serve in the opening set over on court three.

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"Some players are limited in that they have a good plan A but if that isn't working what can they do? Djokovic is looking in fourth or fifth gear and what can Tomic do to change it up? Djokovic is looking like the best returner ever."

Move along, nothing to see here. Apart from some improved tennis from Bernard Tomic, who rattles off a service game - which includes his first ace of the second set - to keep his nose ahead.

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Sloane Stephens was the next big thing back in 2013. Despite a rough 2014 beset with injuries, she still might be.

The American world number 37 has taken the first set against French Open runner-up Lucie Safarova.

Novak Djokovic has been working hard on improving his second serve (not that I'm saying it has been a weakness, because this man does not seem to have any weaknesses). But he uses this tool well, winning 70% of his 10 points taken at the second attempt, including two in this game.

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A media scrum on the roof of the Wimbledon broadcast building as man-of-the-moment Dustin Brown emerges for some interviews. He did not show us his now famous tattoo of his dad but I was on the floor underneath the BBC camera filming him so got a close-up of his slightly less famous feet.

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That's better Bernie lad! Which is probably not what his coach has just mouthed to him from the stands. But the sentiment is the same. The 22-year-old Australian tries to pick holes in Djokovic's forehand with his service game, helping him to hold.

Game and first set - Djokovic

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Routine stuff for Novak Djokovic as he gallops a set ahead in just 27 minutes. Bernard Tomic goes long with a forehand return to end the opener, which pretty much sums up his match so far. Too many errors, not enough conviction with his forehand. Of course, it is easy to say that sat up here in the Centre Court commentary box...

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Is that Wimbledon official headwear?

There will be a rush on the official shop if so.

Easy street for Djokovic as he tightens his vice-like grip around this match. Tomic is the architect of his own downfall though, four errors from his side of the court putting Novak within a hold of the opening set.

Over on court two, Sloane Stephens - a quarter-finalist in 2013 - is taking on Lucie Safarova - last year's semi-finalist.

Plenty of quality and pedigree in that one and either will fancy their chances of beating Coco Vandeweghe to make the last eight if they make it through.

Respite for 22-year-old Bernard Tomic, who will be pleased to see his side of the scoreboard ticking into action. The Australian reached the quarter-final here as an 18-year-old qualifier in 2011 - don't fancy his chances of matching that this year.

Oh hello! Djokovic is ready to party as he brings another lob to the table. Centre Court gasp and exclaim, Tomic stands motionless as the ball sails over his head. Novak rattles off another couple of aces and that is job done.

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Tom Owen: Stay a little tsonga, gasquet case, a little halep from my friends

NLP: 'Murray Murray Murray, he's so funny, in a tennis world' (ABBA)

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Maria Sharapova, the fourth seed, lobbed her serve away in the opening game of her match against Romania's Irinia-Camelia Begu.

But the rangy Russian has returned the favour to pull the opening set back on serve.

Court One are getting this one.

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Djokovic wins early break point

Now is Tomic's turn to get twitchy. Djokovic tees up a pair of break points thanks to a wonderful lob and an error from the 22-year-old Australian.

The Serb smells blood and takes his first chance to gain the momentum early doors.

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Coco Vandeweghe. It sounds like a pseudonym for checking into a five-star hotel on no good business.

But the American 23-year-old has instead booked her place in the fourth round.

It is her best ever performance at Wimbledon and she will play either Sloane Stephens or Lucie Safarova in the last 16 after dispatching Sam Stosur in 59 minutes.

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More slicing coming from Bernard Tomic then the chef in your local pizzeria. The Australian gives some food for thought to Djokovic, forcing the world number one into deuce on his own serve. Four deuces in fact.

The Serb bangs down an ace, then an inch-perfect backhand winner from the baseline, to get off the hook. That game lasted longer than it takes anyone of decent athletic ability to run a kilometre - over seven minutes that was.

Aggressive style key for Kyrgios

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Australian Nick Kyrgios talking on BBC Two after beating seventh seed Milos Raonic:

"It will be tough against Richard Gasquet in the next round. I was two sets to love down against him last year. He is a savvy veteran on tour.

"I will enjoy my day off. I am playing better tennis than last year, moving well. I don't really fear anyone. If I play with the same mindset, play aggressively, then I have a pretty high chance to win the match."

I stuck to my plan - Kyrgios

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Australian Nick Kyrgios talking on BBC Two: "I knew my game plan today, to play aggressive tennis. I knew Raonic would serve well but I returned well, got a lot of balls back, and created a lot of chances."

"I knew there wouldn't be much rhythm in the match. I had to put pressure on my serve. I lost some focus at the end of first set but then stuck to my plan."

Four minutes, two holds. Tomic clings on to serve as the world number one eyes up half a chance at 40-30.

Novak isn't in the mood for hanging about on the evidence of this opening game. A pair of aces missile past Tomic and wrap up game one.

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How the match was won

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Kyrgios wins

John Lloyd

Former British number one on BBC Two

"It's just a pleasure to watch him - the mixture and the flair he has. The shots he tries are ridiculous at times but we love watching him.

"In the last two sets he was magnificent, taking the ball on and having no fear of the opponent.

He played beautiful tennis and in this form he is a dangerous opponent to anyone.

"We want players with character and he is now there up with them and people will pay to watch him play which is what you want."

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Rousing reception for Novak Djokovic as he appears from behind Centre Court's famous green canvas. The world number one strides out with opponent Bernard Tomic, the 27th seed, before the pair knock up in front of an eager show-court crowd.

Nick Kyrgios is through to face Richard Gasquet in the fourth round. First up though he faces an interviewer from his home country, who starts up by offering up "super congratulations" on his win. Indeed.

"I just toughed it out and got it done in four sets. Lat year I tried to hit too many of his serves and this year I went for the more chip approach and tried to just get into the rallies

"I don't fear anyone. Whoever I play I will just play aggressively and just keep that mind set."

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Miles Maclagan doubting Grigor Dimitrov's chances of muscling in on the top boys (see 15:08 entry) leads us nicely onto Stan Wawrinka.

The recent French Open champion has proved he can mix it with the best and will be hopeful of being here at the business end of the tournament.

The Swiss fourth seed strolls into the last 16 with a straight-set victory over Spain's Fernando Verdasco.

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Sledgehammer forehand down the line is the party starter.

The Fanatics leaps to their feet. Nick Kygios clenches both fists before clapping palms against strings to all four sides of court two.

Kyrgios breaks

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Yesterday Nick Kyrgios got the rough end of a security guard's tongue after he hopped up onto a wall to stare over a sightscreen and take in Lleyton Hewitt and Thanasi Kokkinakis' doubles match. See the picture at the bottom of this entry.

Hewitt has gone for the more conventional option of a seat on court to return the favour and watch Kyrgios.

His man has just broken for a 5-3 lead and serves for the match next.

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Miles Maclagan

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

"I'm not sure Dimitrov will be one of the great players and I'm not sure if he is as good as people are saying he should be. At the moment I don't put him in the same category as Djokovic, Federer or Murray."

Game, set and match -Dimitrov out

All over for Grigor Dimitrov, a semi-finalist and Andy Murray's conqueror last year. France's Richard Gasquet has been known to bottle the big occasions, and blows three match points to give the Bulgarian the tiniest glimmer of hope.

But the 29-year-old composes himself to seal at the fourth attempt when a limp Dimitrov backhand can't sail over the net.

Dimitrov will have to amuse himself on the London Underground next week instead...

John Lloyd

Former British number one on BBC Two

"I will have to put Kyrgios in my list of all-time top-10 servers if carries on like this.

"It's a remarkable serving performance. He's just got that rhythm now and Raonic is not reading it at all."

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He wouldn't have got anywhere near Centre Court in that get-up in 2015.

Which is a shame as it is clearly the coolest champion's outfit in SW19 history.

Game and first set

Remarkable scenes on court 18. Belinda Bencic - the 'new Martina Hingis', they say - shrugs off an knee knock to win the first set. She was 5-1 down at one stage...

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BHF 26: Nick Kyrgios is playing phenomenal tennis! What a fantastic match! Match of the day so far!

Andrew McDowall: To say @milosraonic and @NickKyrgios are big hitters is an understatement!

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This is the first time five Australians have reached the third round of Wimbledon since 1999.

You wouldn't know it though. These typically shy, retiring types have been keeping a low profile on court two.

Their man Kyrgios is keeping pace with Milos Raonic in the fourth.

Richard Gasquet brushes his right hand through his slightly thinning blond locks after a pacy delivery can only be slammed into the tape by Grigor Dimitrov. He can almost smell the last 16. Another wobble from the Bulgarian and he's going home...

John McEnroe

Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"At the moment it is looking bleak for Grigor Dimitrov. Richard Gasquet has cracked in the past but he looks like he is playing well with himself at the moment.

"He has been as high as seven in the world, he has had injury problems but is in a commanding position and looks like it could be a short day for him."

Two sets up + one break in the third = good news for Richard Gasquet. The French 21 seed is two holds away from dumping out 11th seed Grigor Dimitrov on Centre Court.

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It is worth nipping over the BBC Music Wimbledon playlist to check out the tunes selected by the likes of Andy Murray, Heather Watson and Sabine Lisicki for the big megamix.

I was particularly taken by Judy Murray's mixtape. Not enough Jimmy Nail on the airwaves nowadays.

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Bencic battles back

Prodigious Swiss talent Belinda Bencic was facing an uphill task to climb back into her first set against Bethanie Mattek-Sands - now she's back on a level plain.

The teenage Eastbourne champion, seeded 30th here, trailed 5-1 and needed treatment for a knee injury. Now she is back level at 5-5...

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Chris Goldsmith: All You Need is (a hold to) Love, Love Me Deuce, I want to Hold your serve, Strawberry & Cream Forever' #bbctennis #tennistunes Beatles!

Keith Emmerson: For the expectation on Andy Murray, "Carry That Weight" by the Beatles.

Paul Atkinson: Smooth Operator by Sade - Roger Federer. Cold as Ice by Foreigner - Bjorn Borg. Not Good Enough by The Saturdays - Tim Henman.

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Mark Woodforde

Former Grand Slam doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Kyrgios is not under too much pressure when serving, Raonic is not putting enough into play. The serving is remarkable from the young Australian."

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"Na-na-na-na-na, Nick-os Kyrgios, Krygios, Nick-os Kyrgios."

Those Fanatics have got an ear for a tune.

They are serenading their man, adapting the lyrics of KC and the Sunshine Band's Give it Up to their own ends.

We are into a third set tie-break over on Court 2. And it is Nick Kyrgios who is bossing it. Six-three up and serving for the set...

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Kit Marsden: "doo, doo, doo! Come on and do the Tsonga…

Danny Matcham: A Thousand Milos.

Colin Rosenthal: Status Quo's "Lobbing All Over The World.

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Leon Smith

GB Davis Cup captain on BBC Radio 5 live

"Verdasco has changed his tactics, he is rushing Stan so maybe he is thinking he has to offer something different. Quite right too at 2-0 down in sets."

Stan Wawrinka is making stealthy progress through the men's draw.

Yet to drop a set in his first two matches, he is on for another straight-sets win against Fernando Verdasco - a man who would prefer the slip-slidey feeling of the red, red clay of home under his feet.

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BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Belinda Bencic is big business. Maybe she isn't - I just said that for alliterative purposes. But the 18-year-old Swiss could be one day. Martina Hingis's protege is tipped to be a future Grand Slam winner, showing her huge potential by winning Queen's last week.

But, in front of those perched on the court 18 roof terrace, Bencic is in big bother. She is losing 5-1 to Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States and has just been getting acquainted with the magic sponge after some medical treatment.

John McEnroe

Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

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"Grigor Dimitrov has never come from two sets to love down and at the moment it doesn't look like he will defeat Richard Gasquet for the first time. Dimitrov is 0-4 against Gasquet and has been outplayed and outmoved. Will Dimitrov change tactics and do something different? He has to find a different gear.

The battle of silken sleeve is still on-going out on Court Two.

Nick Kyrgios - who is sporting a long white sock thing down his left arm - is level in the third set with seventh seed Milos Raonic - who has chosen to stick his gauntlet down his right arm.

Kyrgios has apparently fallen foul of the dress code, being instructed to turn his Wimbledon-branded head band round as it was sporting a bit too much piping for the umpires liking.

It appears buying your gear from the gift shop is no guarantee of staying the right side of the All England uniform monitors.

John McEnroe

Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"Dimitrov has to get mad at himself and not just accept this situation. Richard Gasquet is a top-10 player and is playing like that."

BBC coverage

The big new stories may still be to come today at Wimbledon, but lots of material for you to read and view on the BBC website today. Here are the top stories.

Time for change: John McEnroe tells Rafa Nadal to "get a new damn coach", after the Spaniard's latest Grand Slam failure.

Too much Wonderwall: In his latest BBC Sport column, Andy Murray talks about a "lippy" Tim Henman and too much Taylor Swift during training.

Tough test: Can Heather Watson beat Serena Williams?

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Game and second set

If you want to clap eyes on Grigor Dimitrov's beautiful grass-court game at Wimbledon this year - or anything else you might find attractive about the man - you had better get across the live streams above sharpish.

The Bulgarian is two sets to love down against the ever-stylish Richard Gasquet on Centre.

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Alright all, I bring you news from court 18 where, Bethanie Mattek-Sands - the Lady Gaga of the womens' tour - has taken a break and an early lead against Swiss Eastbourne champion Belinda Bencic.

Mattek-Sands was asked about the All England Club's dress code after her second round win.

Her reply? "I didn't even wear white in my wedding."

At a previous Wimbledon, she turned up to a pre-tournament bash in an outfit made partly out of tennis ball.

She sometimes has blue hair and was thinking about playing with Google Glass specs on at the 2013 tournament.

File under "whacky".

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Jonathan Jurejko

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

Job done for reigning men's doubles champions Jack Sock and Vasek Pospisil. They're through in straights sets against Britain's Colin Fleming and his American partner Eric Butorac.

American Sock and Pospisil of Canada are proving popular with the kids too, posing for plenty of selfies and signing oversized tennis balls for the memento hunters as they shuffle out of court 17.

Miles Maclagan

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

"So the focus has been on Grigor but how well is Gasquet playing.

"Incredibly free flowing match with excellent hitting. This is the crux of the match right now. If Dimitrov goes two sets down then it will be a huge challenge for him.

"Almost exhibition match type feel from Dimitrov. He has to just go digging and mix it up a bit to give Gasquet something to think about. Dimitrov's tactics don't seem to be working."

Game, set and match

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World number 15 David Goffin becomes just the fourth Belgian to reach the Wimbledon fourth round after beating Marcos Baghdatis 6-3 6-4 6-2. That was quick.

John McEnroe

Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"Richard Gasquet has been working really hard on his fitness, training in Spain and Bulgaria. The way he is playing shows it is paying off. When you are dead tired you don't want to run up a hill or do more sprints but it is for moments like this when you can see it."

Oh my. Richard Gasquet has broken Grigor Dimitrov. The Bulgarian is a whole heap of trouble. He could be two sets down. I need to lie down. I shall leave you with Mike Henson.

John McEnroe

Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"Grigor Dimitrov has to take the court on more often if he wants to make it as a really big player. Richard Gasquet is the older of the two but is trying to re-establish some consistency so there is a lot less for him to lose in this match."

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Lord Seb Coe wearing his John Lennon glasses as he keeps an eye on Grigor Dimitrov and Richard Gasquet. Or has he come dressed as Harry Potter? I can't decide. All the former Queen's champion needs is a break to love, but the Frenchman is making him look like a muggle. It's with serve in the second set, Gasquet wriggling free from deuce in the last game.

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BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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A Briton is playing on court at Wimbledon. So you expect to hear mainly the Queen's being spoken among the court 17 crowd right? Wrong. From my perch in the middle bank of the tiny three-row stand, North American accents are the ones ringing in the ears.

Three of the four men on court hail from the US or Canada - Scotland's Colin Fleming the exception of course.

Canada's Vasek Pospisil, who plays James Ward, in the last 32 of the singles tomorrow, will be pleased to see a few Maple Leaf flags wafting in the light SW19 wind.

Second set stats

Leon Smith

GB Davis Cup captain on BBC Radio 5 live

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"Fernando Verdasco is perhaps feeling the effects of his two five set matches in the previous rounds. His legs seem to be heavy and he is not getting any late drive on his serve. Stan had to find rhythm on his forehand which he did at the end of the first set."

Game and second set

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Nick Kyrgios finally breaks the Milos Raonic serve with a looping forehand pass that the Canadian appears to leave, and bedlam envelopes court two. The Australian sits at the changeover waving his racquet in time to the chants of his yellow-clad supporters, then jumps out of his chair to blast through a love service game.

Tough work for the big servers

Ivo Karlovic

It's not easy beign a fabulous server. "Took a lil rest in that fifth set," Ivo Karlovic has said on Instagram. The Serb pulled through 13-11 in the deciding set against Alexandr Dolgopolov. Just the 5,708 aces from the world number 25.

It's an ace

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No surprises to see who has fired the most aces down after two rounds this year...

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James: John Lloyd. How have you not put Andy Roddick in your top servers?

Miles Fitton: John Lloyd's top 10 servers list... Where's Roddick?!

James Ducey: Philippoussis has to be in top 10 servers of all time

John Lloyd

Former British number one on BBC Two

"I would put Raonic in the all-time top 10 servers, along with the John Isner, John Newcombe, Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, Roger Federer, Richard Krajicek, Goran Ivanisevic, Ivo Karlovic and, going back a bit, Pancho Gonzales."

Piers Newbery

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Nick Kyrgios, sporting what appears to be a Wimbledon gift shop headband, is giving the court two crowd the full Nick Kyrgios experience this afternoon. After battling away for well over an hour against the mighty Milos Raonic serve, the fired-up Aussie earns three break points with some brilliant shot-making.

The Canadian plays his way out of trouble, as cool as you like, and Kyrgios collects his first warning of the day for chucking his racquet into the crowd.

Game and first set

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And that's the end of the first set. Who won it? Richard Gasquet. While the patrons of Centre Court rise to stretch their limbs, I shall tell you what's been going on elsewhere.

David Goffin is two sets up against Marcos Baghdatis, who once beat Roger Federer on Centre Court if I remember correctly. On Court One, Stan Wawrinka has just broken Fernando Verdasco to secure the first set 6-4. It's all happening.

Miles Maclagan

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

"It could be a very good parallel to compare Grigor Dimitrov and Richard Gasquet. But Dimitrov will want to change his part and get a slam. Dimitrov is playing in a very aggressive style, but has gone into the red with the errors. The high spinning shots of Gasquet have upset the rhythm of Dimitrov.

"It is very easy to watch Dimitrov's tennis. He has been called baby Federer and must have modelled his game to Roger's in his early days."

Reuters

Oohing and ahhing - and even oh la la-ing - on Centre Court as entertainers Grigor Dimitrov and Richard Gasquet show off their skills. The enigmatic Frenchman has been taken to deuce, but pulls through and is just one game from winning the opening set.

A champion's selfie

Petra Kvitova has won many admirers this week for her rapid progress to the third round, taking a combined 89 minutes to win her opening two rounds. If she continues to win so comprehensively, she would surely have plenty of time in her schedule to form a dream doubles partnership with Billie Jean King... 

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Just the 20 photographers are lined up watching Andy Murray, who is continuing this marathon session on his own after James Ward's departure. He has been out here for nearly 90 minutes now.

"Smelly stuff," shouts the 2013 champion after dumping a serve into the net but his next one is much better. "Pretty good," says his coach Amelie Mauresmo, before clarifying that she meant it was very impressive when Murray fishes for a bigger compliment.

At the other end, Jonas Bjorkman is trying to return his deliveries. "You haven't got one back in court yet," says Murray, who is enjoying this.

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Paul Wenman in Abingdon: Why do the tennis elite on BBC bend over backwards to excuse Serena's bad language and Nick Krygios' antics and disrespect for officials and tennis community?

It's not just a question of saying Krygios will mature. No doubt. But meantime he sets a bad example and John Mac, Lyndsay Davenport, Tim, Sue et al should say so and not excuse it.

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Sir Terry Wogan in the front row of the Royal Box, a Wimbledon programme balancing on his lap, two ladies either side. What a wonderful time of life retirement seems to be. I wonder what his thoughts are on Grigor Dimitrov's performance so far. The Bulgarian is trailing Richard Gasquet 4-2 in the first set.

Chris Bevan watching Andy Murray practice

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Arsenal fan James Ward briefly breaks off to talk football with an onlooker. He has apparently received an "unbelievable text" which I think was Gunners related, although he did not go into details before returning to bang down some serves.

One advantage of Murray and Ward training together is that they can each book a slot on the practice courts and get themselves double time - giving themselves two 30 minute sessions back-to-back when players can only reserve one. They are definitely making the most of it today and have not stopped since that Murray banana break earlier.

What's up that sleeve?

The superstitious Milos Raonic is wearing a form of protective sleeve on his right arm for luck. Last year's Wimbledon semi-finalist initially wore it early last year to protect a rash from the sun, but once he started winning the Canadian treated it as a must-have fashion accessory. So there you go.

Why is Kyrgios wearing a similar sleeve? We just don't know.

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First set stat attack

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Naim Rahman: Did Kyrgios and Raonic cut off the sleeves from one top and share them? Sure they can afford a top with both sleeves?

Josh Briggs: It looks like Kyrgios stole Raonic's left sleeve. Or vice versa.

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John Lloyd

Former British number one on BBC Two

"We talked about it at the beginning - the difference in the mental side of things. Raonic is Mr Solid. With Kyrgios you just don't know yet. He doesn't know and he just sort of gave the set away after playing so well. You can't play a game like that at this level."

Game and first set

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A tie-break looks inevitable on court two until Australia's Nick Kyrgios has a serving meltdown in game 12, throwing in three double faults to hand Milos Raonic the first set.

"He just gave that set away," says BBC Sport's John Lloyd. "He played the crowd-pleasing shots but you can't play a game like that at this level. You can't get away with it."

The Kyrgios effect

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Go big or go home?

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

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Heather Watson faces the game of her life against world number one and five-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams on Centre Court later this afternoon.

"She has earned this opportunity. After winning that last set 8-6 against Caroline Garcia in the first round, she backed it up with a great win over an experienced Daniela Hantuchova.

"She has nothing to lose and a massive amount to gain. She has to go out there and try and get her off balance because if she lets Serena dictate with her power it will be difficult."

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Dimitrov and Gasquet are the opening acts in today's tennis carnival on Centre Court. By the way, you can watch the ding-dong on this site and the BBC Sport app (it's also available on the Red Button).

What we've not yet mentioned is that bringing the curtain down on the fifth day in this wonderful arena will be Britain's Heather Watson and top seed Serena Williams. The British number one versus the American number one... Sounds evenly matched on paper when you say it like that.

Grigor Dimitrov and Richard Gasquet have walked onto a sundrenched Centre Court to warm applause. Only a small section of the turf, beyond the baseline and in front of the Royal Box, is protected by shade. This should be a beautiful match to watch, improvised shot-making, dreamy backhands. Let it begin already.

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Is it that time already? Stand by for our hourly update of the headlines you may have missed. Three, two, one...

Time for change: John McEnroe tells Rafa Nadal to "get a new damn coach", after the Spaniard's latest Grand Slam failure.

Too much Wonderwall: In his latest BBC Sport column, Andy Murray talks about a "lippy" Tim Henman and too much Taylor Swift during training.

Tough test: Can Heather Watson beat Serena Williams?

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David Goffin, who beat Britain's Liam Broady in round two, has taken the first set against Marcos Baghdatis in comfortable fashion.

Royal Box watch

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Who will be perching their bottoms on the expensively cushioned, regularly dusted, seats in the Royal Box? We have Lord Sebastian Coe. He'll be handing out copies of his manifesto for the Iaaf presidency. There's enough for all of us apparently. Boxes of them in the boot of his chauffer-driven car. Sir Terry Wogan is here, too. Hopefully no-one will be getting nil points under Sir Terry's watch today.

(I've really no idea how Lord Coe travelled to the All England club and what he's brought with him.)

Ready for action

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They do know how to cut, polish, clip and shape a lawn at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Centre Court is a blazing green and spectators are gradually filtering through its doors. The atmosphere like an unopened can of lemonade, contained but ready to pop and fizz at a moment's notice.

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

"Great leaning Andy!" shouts his coach Amelie Mauresmo as he fizzes a fading backhand slice into the corner of the court. Murray's movement is so impressive when you watch it up close and he wants to make every shot count - grunting in disappointment if any go off target. He knows his coach Jonas Bjorkman is ready to take the mickey out of any mistakes too, and gives him a knowing look whenever he does slip up.

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A lady on court two is furiously fanning her face, desperately trying to circulate the air. Almost everyone is wearing sun hats, which is very wise. No headwear for Raonic or Kyrgios, though, during the early stages of their match.

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Andy Murray and James Ward have knocked up together twice already this week and their latest hit has already turned into a high-tempo session with the pair going toe to toe from the baseline and pounding down some big forehands, only interrupted by the odd shout of "sorry mate" when one of them misfires. In fact, the last few minutes were so strenuous that Andy needs a lie-down and a banana. Don't blame him either.

Kyrgios climbing the walls

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The 'Fanatics' are already in full song on court two, cheering their favourite son. It's another glorious day at the All England Club and Milos Raonic is about to launch a few boomers towards Nick Kyrgios.

BBC coverage

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Is there such a thing as tennis overload? Simple answer: no. Live action is underway at Wimbledon and there's plenty of matches for you to keep an eye on online here. If you need a recommendation, Aussie bad boy Nick Kyrgios is on court two playing the big serving Milos Raonic.

Can Brown back it up?

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

World number 102 Dustin Brown created the shock of the tournament by knocking out Rafael Nadal and now faces Viktor Troicki in the third round.

"The big question for me is how will he back it up? Others who beat Rafa then lost their last match, so this will be a real test of his mental capacity to put this one behind him and focus on the next match, which won't be easy."

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Andy Murray has arrived for his practice session, along with his regular hitting partner James Ward, who you may have noticed is also through to the third round. Ward is obviously benefitting from his time with the 2013 champion and also his coaching team, chatting with Jonas Bjorkman as he heads out on court.

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

Looking back at Andy Murray's smooth passage into round three: "Against Mikhail Kukushkin he had those wobbles but, if anything, that focused his mind. Robin Haase was a dangerous player and to win those first two sets 6-1 6-1 really stamped his mark on the match. The way he is moving and playing he looks really confident."

The path clears for Murray

Rafael Nadal's early demise, of course, means Andy Murray - should he reach the quarter-final - will not be meeting the Spaniard in the last eight, as was expected. Does that make life a tad easier for the British number one?

The results are in

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Let's pretend Jeremy Vine is with us, revealing on a snazzy 3D graphic the results of our latest vote. Earlier, we asked whether you thought Rafael Nadal would win another Grand Slam. Sixty percent of you said YES! Optimism. We like like it.

Centre Court order of play

BBC Sport

Play will begin on the outside courts at 12:15, while Centre Court's day will begin at 13:00 BST - and what a day it is on the Daddy of the courts.

BBC Sport

An impeccable observation of the minute's silence. Those on Centre Court were standing, heads bowed, as were the spectators around the ground.

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Minute's silence

At midday we will be observing a minute's silence which is being held across the UK at midday to remember the 38 people, including 30 Britons, killed in the Tunisia beach attack a week ago.

'Djokovic smells nice'

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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"He smells really nice," says one lucky autograph hunter as Novak Djokovic brushes past us at the end of his practice session. She's obviously talking about Djoko, not me, and the defending champion actually is rather fragrant despite his work-out in the sun. He has also stolen her pen. "I'll give it back when I'm done," he says with a smile as he continues scrawling his signature and fighting his way through the crowd.

Chris, don't go up too close smelling Wimbledon champions. We want to stay here for the entire fortnight.

BBC coverage

Tim Henman is chatting to Sue Barker on BBC2 about James Ward's progress at SW19. Henman, incidentally, was on Centre Court this morning posing for a group picture with the line judges and umpires. Former Wimbledon champion Ann Jones was there, too. They all seemed to be having a great time, laughing, smiling and all dressed dapperly.

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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"Can we do some serves?" asks Novak Djokovic as he takes a long swig of nasty looking pink liquid. His young practice partner, who looks about 13, is not going to say no. "Anywhere you like," yells Djoko, before hammering the first ball back into the corner. Boris Becker, wearing a pair of old trainers that I think date back to his first Wimbledon triumph in 1985, nods his head furiously.

It's queue again

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"I know we've come a long way, right," said a woman in Welsh tones as I walked by the queue this morning. "But imagine if you'd come all the way from, like, Timbuktu only to be told you couldn't get in."

I wonder if there are any stats available on the number of people from Timbuktu who have attended the Wimbledon Championships...

The queue was at its sinuous best this morning, with a steward telling late-arrivals, at 7.30am, that they would face a long wait. He emphasised the O in long.

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is next up practising on court five (aka the ninth best court in the world). The defending champion does not mix with the great unwashed on the outside courts very often during this fortnight and the Wimbledon security staff responsible for escorting him on and off court are already getting twitchy. "The take-off is going to be carnage," says a bloke in uniform behind me, where a horde of hopeful autograph hunters are already gathering.

Catch up with yesterday

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While you're waiting for the action to start you could catch up with some of the best video's from yesterday.

Andy Murray: How Duchess of Cornwall got Scot's headband.

Stunning shots: Dustin Brown stuns Rafael Nadal.

What a shot: Roger Federer's outrageous 'hot dog' lob

National silence

Usually, play would under way at about 11:30 BST on the outside courts but today's start time has been pushed back to 12:15 as Wimbledon joins the national minute's silence at midday in memory of the victims of the Tunisia attack.

"We will be asking all those in the grounds at the time to observe the silence out of respect to the victims in Tunisia and their families," said Richard Lewis, chief executive of the All England club.

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

Ah, Stan was just waiting for his practise partner to turn up. Things have gone up a notch now. Before they got started, an extraordinary statement from the Swiss fourth seed. "This court (number five) is the ninth best in the world," Wawrinka tells his coach. No wonder Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova have also booked it this morning. I'm now wondering what Stan's top eight courts are?

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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French Open champion Stan Wawrinka is first on Court One today but he is out on court five warming up for his match with Fernando Verdasco. Well, sort of. After jogging on the spot for about five seconds and the briefest of stretches, Stan is now having a game of mini tennis with his coach, practising his touch around the net and then sending a text on his phone. This is my kind of warm-up.

"I saw Camilla just after the match. Then the Duchess opened up her bag and my wristband was in there, so he (Brook) obviously had passed it over to her. It was very sweaty."

Andy Murray

Royal sweat of approval

Murray's Royal Box deliver

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If you were to peek inside a certain Royal handbag this morning you might get a stinky surprise. As has become tradition at SW19, Andy Murray threw his wristband into the crowd after his victory - but yesterday he directed it towards the Royal Box.

What happened next? Wimbledon chairman Philip Brook caught the sweatband and gave the sweat-soaked souvenir to the Duchess of Cornwall. It It was a case of a Royal squeal of approval before Camilla placed her prize in her handbag.

Double delight for Britain

Good news for a Brit

With Rafael Nadal and Dustin Brown dominating the early-morning chat, I've yet to mention that Andy Murray and James Ward have progressed to the third round. I apologise.

It was a one-sided straight-sets win for Murray over Robin Haase. And a 6-2 7-6 (7-4) 3-6 6-3 victory for Ward over Czech Jiri Vesely.

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It's the first time Britain have two men in the last 32 since 2002. Raise your arms if that makes you want to whoop and holler like a cowboy. Yee-haw.

I am the way I am. I've been like this all my life. Obviously it's great that people appreciate it. But, on the other side, if I would if I would worry too much about what people think about everything I do then I wouldn't have the hair and probably definitely wouldn't look the way I look.

Dustin Brown

German love-in on Centre Court

Who is Dustin Brown?

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What the papers say

The Sun

"Rasta, la vista Rafa," proclaims The Sun, while also celebrating the progress of Britons James Ward and Andy Murray. Ah, yes, British success...

Today's big question

BBC

Inevitably, talk of Rafael Nadal's demise has escalated. The Spaniard last reached a Wimbledon final in 2010, beating Tomas Berdych in the process, and has once again fallen to a player ranked outside the world's top 100. Can he win another Grand Slam?

Dustin's A-list appeal

Brown & Nadal - 10 of the best

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Admittedly, not everyone is able to watch tennis for over 10 hours a day so if you missed Brown and Nadal's super match, why not watch 10 of the best points. It'll be worth it.

The match which had everyone mesmerised

Even defending champion Novak Djokovic could not take his eyes off Dustin Brown's phenomenal match against Rafael Nadal. 

Why Nadal's shock exit is no shock

Tom Fordyce

Chief sports writer at Wimbledon

The great shock of Rafael Nadal's shock exit from Wimbledon at the hands of previously anonymous qualifier Dustin Brown was that in some ways it was no shock at all.

His past four Wimbledons now look like this: 2012, loses to world number 100; 2013: loses to number 135; 2014: loses to number 144; 2015: loses to number 102.

And yet. For all that we should be used to the sight of the once invulnerable giant of the game reduced to the role of ancient monument to be repeatedly defaced, there is still fresh astonishment in watching it happen once again.

You can read more of Tom's great article on Nadal's second-round exit on this very website.

What the papers say

Independent

It is perhaps no surprise that Dustin Brown's astonishing victory has resulted in the dreadlocked German appearing on the Independent's back page. "Another early exit for Nadal," says the paper.

If grass court tennis was a person...

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On Thursday evening, Rafael Nadal was asked: If grass court tennis was a person, if it was a human being, how would you describe your relationship with that person?

His answer was touching. "You know, when you love one thing, and even last couple of years I didn't have the best relationship possible with them, it's going to be in my heart and in my memories forever the 2008 final," said the Spaniard.

"That was probably one of the most important moments of my career, and it was here."

Nadal to 'keep going'

It is a sad moment. But life continues. My career, too. I have to keep going, to keep working.

Rafael Nadal

Welcome to day five

Hello! Welcome to day five of The Championships. Rafael Nadal, the 14-time Grand Slam champion, the two-time Wimbledon champion, is no longer with us, booted out of the competition after a 7-5 3-6 6-4 6-4 defeat by campervan-driving German Rastafarian Dustin Brown. A shock that was, perhaps, not much of a shock.

AFP

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Now and again a run-of-the-mill day explodes into life. The ordinary can become extraordinary when an also-ran captivates millions. His adventure mesmerising. His shot-making exquisite. His disposal of a great as sad to watch as it was joyous. What a day. What a match.