Summary

  • Use play icon at top of page to watch live coverage from Wimbledon day six (UK only)

  • GB's Katie Boulter beaten 6-1 6-1 by defending champion Elena Rybakina

  • Matteo Berrettini beats Alexander Zverev in straight sets

  • Top seed Carlos Alcaraz into last 16, with Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune

  • Last year's runner-up Ons Jabeur beats Bianca Andreescu in deciding set

  • Petra Kvitova, Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys also through to fourth round in women's singles

  1. Players warming up on Court Onepublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Medvedev v Fucsovics

    Former world number one Daniil Medvedev and world number 67 Marton Fucsovics have arrived on court and are knocking up ahead of their third round match.

  2. Who is Marton Fucsovics?published at 13:06 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Medvedev v Fucsovics

    Hungarian Marton Fucsovics is ranked 67th in the world with one career title to his name, winning in Geneva on the clay in 2018.

    His best Grand Slam performance came at Wimbledon in 2021 where he lost to eventual champion Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals.

    Daniil Medvedev and Fucsovics, 31, have faced each other three times in the past. Medvedev has won twice, with the Hungarian winning their last meeting in the first round of the 2020 French Open.

  3. Don't panicpublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Michael Emons
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Rain delayImage source, BBC Sport

    The covers are back on with no play on the outside courts until at least 13:30 BST and it's nothing new for this tournament after we had rain delays on all of the opening three days, including no play on the outside courts from just after midday on Tuesday.

    But there will be no panic in the scheduling office after two days of glorious weather has enabled loads of matches to be played and for the competition to catch up.

    Also, as was the last case last year, there will be play on the middle Sunday after the tradition of giving the players the Sunday off ended in 2022.

  4. Where are we up to on day six?published at 13:02 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Beatriz Haddad MaiaImage source, Getty Images

    If you're just joining us, we currently have no play on the outside courts because the rain has made a rather unwelcome return.

    Before it did so, Brazil's women's 13th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia was able to wrap up a 6-2 6-2 win over Sorana Cirstea, and Russian 21st seed Ekaterina Alexandrova comfortably beat Dalma Galfi 6-0 6-4, with both players progressing to the fourth round.

    Czech two time champion Petra Kvitova, meanwhile, is a set up against Natalija Stevanovic with the second set on serve at 6-5 to the Serb.

    But American men's 16th seed Tommy Paul finds himself two sets down against Czech 21-year-old Jiri Lehecka.

    And now, our attention will turn to Court One, where the roof is closed and play will be getting under way soon...

  5. A tour through tennis’ pastpublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Michael Emons
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Wimbledon Lawn Tennis MuseumImage source, BBC Sport

    With rain arriving once again today after a truly glorious day on Friday, you may well be wondering for things to do and to try to keep dry.

    May I strongly recommend the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum to the side of Centre Court.

    It is free to enter and a great place to learn about the history of the sport, with a number of interactive games, as well as the chance to pose with the cardboard cut-outs of the trophies - and then see the real thing too.

    Wimbledon Lawn Tennis MuseumImage source, BBC Sport
    Wooden tennis racquetsImage source, BBC Sport
    Image caption,

    A collection of tennis racquets from over the years

    TrophiesImage source, BBC Sport
    Image caption,

    Pretend you have won either the men’s or women’s singles titles

  6. Berrettini hopes to heal 'pain' of 2022published at 12:53 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Berrettini v Zverev

    Matteo BerrettiniImage source, Getty Images

    Later on Court One, we could be in for a great men's third round match when former finalist Matteo Berrettini meets Alexander Zverev.

    Berrettini, runner-up in 2021, overcame 15th seed Alex de Minaur yesterday, a win which delighted him a year after he missed the 2022 event after testing positive for Covid just before the tournament started.

    "What happened [last year] is something that hasn't healed yet [mentally]," said Berrettini.

    "It's a really sharp pain, if I think about it. I probably was in the best shape in my career, feeling great on grass and wanted to enjoy the tournament, such a special tournament.

    "Not being able to play was something that, even when I was better physically, was really tough mentally to overcome."

  7. Medvedev 'at the door' as he tries to feel at home on grasspublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Medvedev v Fucsovics (13:00 BST)

    Daniil MedvedevImage source, Getty Images

    Daniil Medvedev, a former world number one, has never gone past the last 16 at Wimbledon,

    The Russian beat France's Adrian Mannarino 6-3 6-3 7-6 (7-5) in round two after that match had been stopped at 4-4 in the third set on Thursday because of bad light.

    Medvedev said earlier this week that he "didn't feel at home" on grass.

    But following that win, he said : "I'm getting there. Maybe [I'm] at the door.

    "Not inside, but at the door."

  8. Postpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    *Kvitova 6-3 4-5 Stevanovic

    As always, the ground staff do their jobs with mesmerising precision, hauling the cover across as they're cheered by the court two crowd, who make their appreciation for those efforts clear.

    Beatriz Haddad Maia will be delighted to get that done before the rain arrived. Hopefully we don't have to wait too long before we can get back under way elsewhere.

    We definitely won't have too long to wait until the action begins under the roof on Court One, at least.

    There, Daniil Medvedev, the men's third seed, will be first up on that court against Marton Fucsovics from 13:00 BST.

  9. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Haddad Maiapublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Haddad Maia 6-2 6-2 Cirstea

    Hugely impressive display from Beatriz Haddad Maia on court two - and what timing too, as she completes a comfortable victory over Romania's Sorana Cirstea just as the rain begins to fall from the London skies.

    The 13th seed will face reigning champion Elena Rybakina or Great Britain's Katie Boulter in the last 16.

    Elsewhere, 21st seed Ekaterina Alexandrova is also through to the fourth round after a 6-0 6-4 win over Hungary's Dalma Galfi on court 18 - world number two Aryna Sabalenka or Anna Blinkova next up for her.

  10. Stevanovic holds serve before play suspendedpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    *Kvitova 6-3 4-5 Stevanovic

    Uh oh.

    The rain jackets are going on. The umbrellas are popping up.

    It appears the rain has arrived.

    Stevanovic is able to hold serve just before the umpire announces that play will be suspended.

    Cue the ground staff springing into action and the cover being rushed across the grass.

  11. Time to relaxpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Michael Emons
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Cleaning trainersImage source, BBC Sport

    The Wimbledon site is absolutely huge, with 42,000 people in the grounds at any one time.

    You’ll definitely have a high step court if you’re going to a few different courts and after all the exercise, sometimes you just need to relax and put your feet up.

    Head over to the fan zone at the back of court two for a moment of relaxation and the chance to get your trainers cleaned for free.

  12. Stevanovic breaks servepublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Kvitova 6-3 4-4 Stevanovic*

    Great battling from Natalija Stevanovic!

    The Serb, competing in her first ever Grand Slam main draw, breaks back once again against two-time champion Petra Kvitova.

    She has been under constant pressure, but she seizes her chance in a loose game by Kvitova, who makes a couple of errors as she gives up four points on the bounce.

    Game on...

  13. Stevanovic holds servepublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    *Kvitova 6-3 4-3 Stevanovic

    Petra Kvitova threatens to create another opportunity, pulling back a couple of points for 40-30, but Natalija Stevanovic refocuses and gets over the line to stay in contention. It's all she can do right now...

  14. Game and second set - Leheckapublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Lehecka 6-2 7-6 (7-2) Paul

    Real trouble for 16th seed Tommy Paul on court 12 as he loses a second-set tie-break to fall two sets behind the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka.

    The winner of this one faces either third seed Daniil Medvedev or Marton Fucsovics in the last 16 - and right now, it's looking like it will be Lehecka.

  15. Kvitova holds servepublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Kvitova 6-3 4-2 Stevanovic*

    Petra Kvitova edges a step closer to victory.

    Natalija Stevanovic can't produce another immediate response here, and now her hopes of causing a major upset are fading on court two.

  16. get involved

    Get Involved - your dream Super Saturdaypublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    #bbctennis, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826

    Yesterday we had a fantastic Friday line-up, and we'll keep our fingers crossed that today turns out to be a super Saturday...

    But what would a dream Super Saturday at Wimbledon look like?

    If you could draw up the perfect Centre Court order of play for a day, with players past or present performing at the peak of their powers, how would it look?

    Or at least, who would come before these two gave us a blockbuster finale as the light begins to fade...

    Let us know on #bbctennis, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826.

    Roger Federer and Rafael NadalImage source, Getty Images
  17. 'Old-school grass court tennis from Kvitova'published at 12:21 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    *Kvitova 6-3 3-2 Stevanovic

    Louise Pleming
    Former professional tennis player on BBC TV

    Kvitova is definitely controlling the match. She's looking to come forward - some good old-school grass court tennis.

  18. Kvitova breakspublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    *Kvitova 6-3 3-2 Stevanovic

    Petra KvitovaImage source, Getty Images

    A flurry of breaks of serve at the start of the second set on court two.

    And it means Petra Kvitova is back in charge.

    The Czech player continues to bully Natalija Stevanovic from the back of the court, a series of winners helping her to eventually end her opponent's resistance in a long fifth game.

    Now the fourth round is in her sights.

  19. Postpublished at 12:19 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    The weekend has arrived for Casper Ruud.

    Or rather The Weeknd.

    Ruud was knocked out of the singles by Britain's Liam Broady earlier this week - but the Norwegian has been able to Save His Tears.

    Because the early exit in the singles meant he could go and see his favourite Canadian sci-fi pop star at the London Stadium last night.

    French Open and US Open runner-up Ruud is a Starboy on clay and hard courts, but the grass is like a Blinding Light.

    However, he has made the Wimbledon Weeknd because he is also playing in the men's doubles.

    Ruud and his American partner William Blumberg have reached the second round with a notable win over Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena and Colombia's Daniel Elahi Galan.

    Earned It.

  20. Stevanovic breaks backpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 8 July 2023

    Kvitova 6-3 2-2 Stevanovic*

    Great response from Natalija Stevanovic!

    The 225th-ranked Serb isn't out of this just yet...

    A double fault from Petra Kvitova hands over two break points, and the two-time winner pulls a backhand long on the second to relinquish her advantage.