Summary

  • Day eight - women's quarter-finals and doubles action

  • Serena Williams beats Camila Giorgi to reach semi-finals

  • Williams beats Italian 3-6 6-3 6-4 and will face Julia Gorges

  • 13th seed Gorges fights back to see off Bertens 3-6 7-5 6-1

  • 11th seed Kerber defeats Kasatkina 6-3 7-5 and will play Ostapenko

  • 12th seed Ostapenko overcomes Cibulkova 7-5 6-4

  • Del Potro beats Simon in four sets to reach men's last eight

  • GB's Dominic Inglot and Franko Skugor reach men's doubles semi-final

Live Reporting

Matthew Henry

  1. Murray has also just called Henman a "wine snob"...

  2. Andy Murray
    Former British number one on BBC One

    Tim Henman says Sue Barker has asked him to think of two questions to ask Murray. The first is who would the British public say is more boring in a vote - Henman or Murray?

    It would be tight. Can we sort it out?

  3. 'The best decision not to compete'

    Andy Murray
    Former British number one on BBC One

    On missing out:

    I thought it would be worse to sit back and watch. I think it was the best decision not to play at Wimbledon. I was really difficult for me. Last time I came in when the hip was bad, made the quarter-finals and misses a year. I didn’t want to go in, play four or five matches and do more damage. I wanted to make a smart decision. Hopefully I will be back competing in the next few weeks.

  4. 'I wanted to be in better shape'

    Andy Murray
    Former British number one on BBC One

    On why he isn't rushing back:

    There is always a chance you can re-injure yourself when you start competing again. I wasn't worried about re-injuring but if you put your body through the extreme schedule too quickly your body will react. I wanted to be in better shape before I put my body in that situation again.

  5. Andy Murray
    Former British number one on BBC One

    Asked what it has been like watching the tournament at home:

    It is different. I haven't been here the last 10 days. I have been away practising, training and watching from afar.

    I thought it would be nice to have a chat.

  6. Murray has gone for the shirt with no tie mind. Tim Henman is in shirt, tie and jacket.

    He'll soon learn.

  7. Andy Murray interview

    BBC One

    Andy Murray is looking very dapper in a grey suit on BBC One. He says he wants to return to action at the upcoming event in Washington.

  8. 'It is pretty amazing'

    Bertens 6-3 5-7 1-6 Gorges

    Julia Gorges speaking to BBC Sport: "Wow, it is pretty amazing. I don't know what to say right now. I just tried to fight for every point.

    "I didn't quite take my chances in the first set but tried to stay calm and keep working for the points.

    "It is never easy playing a friend and especially when you know an opponent so well. I'm just pleased with my game today.

    On facing Serena Williams in the semi-final: "After five years of first round losses, I have grown a lot. I am not thinking about it right now but we will go away and sort out some tactics.

    "It is a great opportunity to play Serena here where she has won so many times and is a great champion but I think everyone here has a great chance so you have to take it.

    .EPA

  9. Andy Murray interview

    So we know the women's semi-final line-up.

    Right now on BBC One Andy Murray is going to be making an appearance in the studio.

    Click play at the top of this page to watch.

  10. Anyone better against title number eight?

    Serena Williams 19 wins in a row at WimbledonGetty Images

  11. So it will be Gorges v Serena Williams in the semi-final on Thursday.

    Angelique Kerber and Jelena Ostapenko will play in the other semi.

  12. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Gorges

    Bertens 6-3 5-7 1-6 Gorges

    Julia Gorges is through to the semi-finals.

    It was a flawless third set from the 13th seed and a heroic comeback after Kiki Bertens took a closely fought opening set.

    A competitive game throughout but the German steamed away in the final stages when victory was in sight.

    There was a big embrace at the end between both players. They both worked their socks off.

    Wimbledon 2018: Game, set and match - Serena Williams

  13. 'Serena responded under intense pressure'

    Williams 3-6 6-3 6-4 Giorgi

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six at Wimbledon

    This is Giorgi's first Grand Slam quarter-final and has acquitted herself well, gave Serena all she can handle.

    Serena had to up her level. The serve became such a weapon. It gives an indication of why she is a champion. She can respond under intense pressure, and the self-belief she has is impressive.

  14. Williams 3-6 6-3 6-4 Giorgi

    Serena was pushed more than she has been at any point so far in this tournament by Camila Giorgi but comes through.

    The American signs autographs, takes selfies and even hugs and high fives members of the crowd on her way out.

    "You're amazing," another gentleman says.

  15. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Williams

    Williams 3-6 6-3 6-4 Giorgi

    The best we've ever seen?

    What a champion.

    Serena Williams is into an 11th Wimbledon semi-final.

    Serena WilliamsEPA

  16. *Williams 3-6 6-3 5-4 Giorgi

    Ace. 40-0.

    Three match points.

  17. *Williams 3-6 6-3 5-4 Giorgi

    A brute of a serve is followed by a forehand winner.

    30-0.

  18. *Williams 3-6 6-3 5-4 Giorgi

    "Come on, come on," barks Serena.

    15-0.

  19. *Williams 3-6 6-3 5-4 Giorgi

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six at Wimbledon

    That was an impressive game by Giorgi. Easy to say 'I'm out of this, this is not my day' and give up. She is not done yet and will make Serena have to serve it out.

  20. Giorgi holds

    *Williams 3-6 6-3 5-4 Giorgi

    A great service game from Camila Giorgi and the Centre Crowd appreciate it. Serena will have to serve for an 11th Wimbledon semi-final.