Summary

  • British wildcard Emma Raducanu retires when trailing Ajla Tomljanovic 6-4 3-0

  • Raducanu left court for medical attention at change of ends & did not return

  • Roger Federer beats Lorenzo Sonego 7-5 6-4 6-2 to make last eight

  • Top seeds Novak Djokovic & Ashleigh Barty through in straight sets

  • Fourth seed Alexander Zverev loses in five sets to Felix Auger-Aliassime

  • Wins for Angelique Kerber, Ons Jabeur & Aryna Sabalenka

  1. 'My confidence is very high'published at 15:38 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Here's what Novak Djokovic had to say after his victory: "I am very delighted. Also delighted to see more fans on the Centre Court today. Pleasure to see you all. Thank you for coming. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

    "It's tough to recall the first time I played here. I can recall that this court has also evoked the most special feeling, butterflies, nervousness that any court can evoke in a player."

    On his potential quarter-final opponents still playing: "Wonderful, I hope it rains and they continue tomorrow, No only joking - no rain!

    "My confidence level is very high after winning the French Open. That was one of the biggest wins under those circumstances, particularly in the second week. It took a lot out of me but at the same time it gave me wings.

    "The further the tournament goes I feel like I am more confident on grass and I look forward to the next challenge."

  2. Zverev breakspublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Auger-Aliassime 2-3 Zverev*

    Having just saved a couple of break points, Alexander Zverev has worked a few of his own thanks to a gorgeous slice volley at the net.

    He misses out on the first one but the second is secured with another backhand volley that FAA can get nowhere near.

  3. Khachanov's winning momentpublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Korda 6-3 4-6 3-6 7-5 8-10 Khachanov

    Earlier, there were some remarkable scenes on court 18 where Russian Karen Khachanov prevailed 10-8 in the fifth set against Sebastian Korda.

    He sunk to his knees after wrapping that one up. You can't blame him after three hours and 49 minutes on court!

    Media caption,

    Karen Khachanov clinches victory after nearly four hours

  4. 'Outplayed and outgunned'published at 15:29 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Djokovic 6-2 6-4 6-2 Garin

    Andrew Castle
    BBC Sport tennis commentator on BBC One

    Novak Djokovic makes it to a 12th Wimbledon quarter-final.

    Cristan Garin - a good honest professional outplayed and outgunned by a superior player.

  5. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Djokovicpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Djokovic 6-2 6-4 6-2 Garin

    A very routine afternoon for Novak Djokovic as he wins it 6-2 6-4 6-2. He's going to take some stopping.

    He's made the world number 20, Cristian Garin, look pretty ordinary.

    Media caption,

    'And that's it' - watch the match point from top seed Djokovic

  6. 'Auger-Aliassime looking for next level'published at 15:27 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Auger-Aliassime 2-1 Zverev *

    Andrew Cotter
    BBC Sport commentator

    Toni Nadal is working with Felix Auger-Aliassime. With all the experience he has, he is hoping to take him to the next level in Slams.

  7. Postpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    *Djokovic 6-2 6-2 5-2 Garin

    Cristian Garin holds serve, but now Djokovic serves for a place in the quarter-finals. It will be a 12th last-eight appearance at Wimbledon for the world number one and five-time champion.

  8. Postpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Auger-Aliassime 2-1 Zverev*

    Zverev works his way to 30-30 as Auger-Aliassime blasts an attempted passing shot into the net, but the Canadian holds as Zverev hoicks a return of serve long.

  9. Game and fourth set - Fucsovicspublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Rublev 3-6 6-4 6-4 0-6 Fucsovics

    We've just seen a thriller between Karen Khachanov and Sebastian Korda, and this one on court two is hotting up as it heads into a fifth set.

    After losing consecutive sets Hungarian Marton Fucsovics has picked himself and notched a bagel against Andrey Rublev of Russia to roar right back into this one.

  10. Postpublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Djokovic 6-2 6-4 5-1 Garin*

    It's either Hungarian Marton Fucsovics, the world number 48, or fifth seed Andrey Rublev of Russia next for the winner of this one. Djokovic one game away after another straight-forward hold.

  11. Postpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Auger-Aliassime 1-1 Zverev*

    No-one is looking particularly settled at the minute but Zverev hurries through a relatively quick serving game, holding as Auger-Aliassime sends a return of serve into the net.

  12. Djokovic gets double breakpublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    *Djokovic 6-2 6-4 4-1 Garin

    This one's nearly over. Djokovic gets a double break and he's just been far too good for the world number 20.

    The Serb gives himself space to open up the shoulders to force a brilliant forehand into the corner with Garin nowhere near it.

  13. Over on Court Onepublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Auger-Aliassime 1-0 Zverev*

    Over on Court One, Canada's rising start Felix Auger-Aliassime is taking on US Open finalist Alexander Zverev.

    Proceedings haven' been helped by someone's phone ringing as Auger-Aliassime served to fend off break point, but after a quiet telling off from the umpire, the Canadian was able to save the break point and then hold as Zverev's forehand faltered.

  14. Postpublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Djokovic 6-2 6-3 3-1 Garin*

    That's another one for Djokovic, inching his way to the quarter-finals as he looks to match Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's totals of 20 grand slam trophies.

    It's a hold to 15 and time is running out for Garin.

  15. Postpublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    *Djokovic 6-2 6-4 2-1 Garin

    Garin holds, but he's not looked like breaking the Djokovic serve for a while. Unless he can do so in the next four service games this one's over.

  16. Postpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Djokovic 6-2 6-4 2-0 Garin*

    Djokovic looks to back up that break in the next game. He's at 40-15, crouching on his knees on the baseline and flicks a two-handed backhand just wide, but it doesn't matter as some brutal forehand work then forces Garin to go long.

  17. Djokovic breakspublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    *Djokovic 6-2 6-4 1-0 Garin

    It's a mountain to climb for Cristian Garin now. Djokovic, so, so fast around the court, slides around, keeps the ball alive and then finishes off a forehand winner and that's the break.

    The chequered flag is not far away now for the reigning champion.

  18. game, set and match

    Game, set and match Khachanovpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Korda 6-3 4-6 3-6 7-5 8-10 Khachanov

    Russian 25th seed Karen Khachanov takes it!

    He holds serve to beat American Sebastian Korda 10-8 in the fifth set, winning in three hours and 49 minutes.

    Both players rightfully receive plenty of recognition for their efforts as they walk off on court 18.

    What a crazy final set that was. You won't see many with 13 breaks of serve.

  19. Postpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Djokovic 6-2 6-4 Garin

    Djokovic is wanting to wrap this one up quickly now, he's at 0-40 on the Garin serve in the first game of the third set.

  20. Khachanov breakspublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 5 July 2021

    Korda 6-3 4-6 3-6 7-5 8-9 Khachanov*

    I jinxed it.

    Karen Khachanov breaks Sebastian Korda to lead 9-8 in the fifth set and he'll have a fourth chance to serve out the match.

    We all want this to go to 12-12 now though, right?