Summary

  • Johanna Konta beats Simona Halep 6-7 (2-7) 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 in quarter-finals

  • Konta is first British female in the semi-finals since Virginia Wade in 1978

  • She faces Venus Williams, who beat Ostapenko 6-3 7-5, in last four

  • Rybarikova beats Vandeweghe 6-3 6-3

  • Muguruza beats Kuznetsova 6-3 6-4

  • Djokovic beats Mannarino to reach men's last eight

  1. Postpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Johanna Konta speaking on BBC One: "Right now it is surreal because of how quickly things change in tennis. I'm definitely still digesting things.

    "I definitely felt clear on what I was trying to achieve, regardless of if it was going my way. I just stuck to my true self. I knew against Simona she wasn’t going to give me much for free and I had to create my own chances and I took a few of them.

    "I felt consistent in my approach and in my general being out there. I continued to trust in myself."

  2. Postpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

  3. Postpublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Halep 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (5-7) 4-6 Konta

    Without sounding sycophantic, Konta had a lot of expectation on her shoulders.

    Not just the tag of 'Wimbledon favourite' but playing on Centre Court, in front of a crowd expecting big things, and facing a player who knew she was just one win away from the world number one title is a big ask of one player.

    To fight back from a set down, to match the intensity and power shown by the wonderful Simona Halep, is some feat.

    Bravo.

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    #bbctennis

    Andrew Jolly: Nerves of steel. Konta is a special player. She's into the semis.

    Stephanie Siu: Wonderful Jo! You've made the nation so happy!

    YSL: Not the best way for that point to end.. But what a brilliant match!

  5. 'An amazing match'published at 18:56 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    John McEnroe
    Three-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

    That was an amazing quarter-final match. A bizarre last shot, someone did yell out unfortunately and it's too bad it ended that way. Obviously there's a standing ovation for both.

  6. Postpublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Halep 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (5-7) 4-6 Konta

    Halep waits for Konta and the two leave the court together.

    What a brilliant, brilliant performance.

  7. 'Well done Jo!'published at 18:54 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Konta wins

    Leon Smith
    Great Britain Davis Cup captain on Radio 5 live

    Well done Jo Konta! You thoroughly deserve this. It's a strange ending to the match. All credit to Konta.

    Konta
  8. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Kontapublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Halep 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (5-7) 4-6 Konta

    JO KONTA!

    The first British woman to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals since 1978, watched on by the last woman to do so in Virginia Wade.

    It was an odd end to proceedings - Halep stopped playing after a cry from the crowd and loosely slashed the ball into the net.

    But what a match.

    Media caption,

    Konta's winning moment

  9. Postpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    *Halep 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (5-7) 4-5 Konta

    Konta, on the right of the baseline, whips her arm up and the forehand is stunning!

    Two match points to Konta!

    Johanna KontaImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    *Halep 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (5-7) 4-5 Konta

    Konta loops a forehand long before Halep responds in kind to keep it equal.

    An almighty rally, both players on the stretch, but it's Konta who gets it to 30-15 with another backhand winner into the corner of the court!

  11. Postpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Halep 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (5-7) 4-5 Konta*

    I feel like a bag of nerves just watching. Even Virginia Wade looks tense as she watches on.

    And yet these two players look so composed. Heads down. Eyes forward. Not a flicker of emotion as the crowd applauds and cheers.

    Here. We. Go.

  12. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    #bbctennis

    Jonathan Hextall: I can't bear this! Are we all on edge!!?? One game away

    Smiffy: This next service game will be a real test of nerve for Jo.

    Simona HalepImage source, PA
  13. Postpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Halep 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (5-7) 4-5 Konta*

    Halep is going to make Konta wait

    A series of lovely speedy serves, followed with a crash down the line, and Halep holds to love.

    Konta will serve for the match.

  14. Postpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Chris Bradnam
    BBC Sport commentator

    That's a wonderful message back to Halep. A love hold. Jo's a game away from the semi-final.

  15. Postpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Barbara Schett
    Former world number seven on BBC Radio 5 live

    She's as cool as a cucumber out there isn't she?

    Fan's applaud KontaImage source, PA
  16. Postpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    *Halep 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (5-7) 3-5 Konta

    Lovely from Konta, responding to a bit of a shank return from Halep with a dart to the net and a bit of fakery, moving to Halep's right as she slaps the ball to the left.

    Big serve, Halep returns into the net - and a forehand winner gets Konta a hold to love! She's a game away from a place in the Wimbledon semi-final!

  17. Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Kim Clijsters
    Former world number one on BBC TV

    You can feel Halep's doubt a little bit. When Johanna went up 4-2, the shots were getting a little shorter and her body language is a little bit off.

  18. Postpublished at 18:44 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    The rain falls, still the crowd on Johanna Montagne remains. Transfixed.

    Spectators watch KontaImage source, PA
  19. Wednesday's order of playpublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Here's what to look out for on men's quarter-final day.

    Centre Court (13:00 BST start)

    • Andy Murray v Sam Querrey
    • Milos Raonic v Roger Federer

    Court One (13:00 BST start)

    • Gilles Muller v Marin Cilic
    • Tomas Berdych v Novak Djokovic

  20. Postpublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 11 July 2017

    Halep 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (5-7) 3-4 Konta*

    Halep's response?

    A love hold. She's not out of this yet.

    Simona HalepImage source, EPA