Summary

  • Novak Djokovic leads Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (8-6) when play is suspended on Centre Court just after 22:35 BST

  • Women's top seed Iga Swiatek saves two match points in win over Belinda Bencic

  • Elina Svitolina beats Victoria Azarenka in deciding set tie-break - Azarenka booed off Court One

  • Andrey Rublev and Jannik Sinner book places in men's quarter-finals

  • Jessica Pegula reaches women's quarter-finals, while 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva moves through to fourth round

  • Jamie Murray wins in men's and mixed doubles matches

  1. 'Can you really blast through Bencic?'published at 19:05 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    *Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 3-4 Bencic

    Sam Smith
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    You almost wonder if the pace is the problem for Swiatek because right now Belinda is loving it.

    Can you really blast through Belinda Bencic?

  2. Bencic holds servepublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    *Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 3-4 Bencic

    Important game for Bencic now (I accept they almost all are at this stage) to make that hard work count.

    A tight forehand misses to bring Swiatek to 30-30, but there are no further signs of tension here. Back swinging on serve, Bencic edges in front.

    A small step closer to a stunning victory.

  3. Postpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 3-3 Bencic*

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 live

    So much of the break was brought about by the early returns of serve. It has really done so much damage today.

  4. 'Bencic can beat anybody'published at 19:01 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 3-3 Bencic*

    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

    When Bencic is hot, she can beat anybody.

    She is such a rhythm player and she relies on her timing.

  5. Bencic breaks backpublished at 19:01 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 3-3 Bencic*

    Iga Swiatek yields under pressure!

    A big miss on a massive point from the top seed.

    Belinda Bencic breaks back in the second set and we really could have a big story brewing on Centre Court.

    Belinda Bencic clenches her fist in celebrationImage source, PA Media
  6. Break point Bencicpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    *Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 3-2 Bencic

    Have that!

    Belinda Bencic punishes a second serve for 30-30 on Iga Swiatek's serve.

    Even better! Bencic clobbers an instinctive forehand down the line for her first break point of the match.

    Belinda Bencic hits a forehand shotImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    *Azarenka 6-2 2-3 Svitolina

    Victoria Azarenka has actually won only 46 points to Elina Svitolina's 43 in this match.

    It didn't feel that close in the first set - but it feels closer now as the Ukrainian holds to lead the second set for the first time.

  8. 'Svitolina's positivity paid off'published at 18:56 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    Azarenka 6-2 2-2 Svitolina*

    Martina Navratilova
    Nine-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

    I really like the attitude that Elina Svitolina is showing. You cannot tell who is winning or losing the match. Her positive body language paid off.

  9. 'Bencic is deflating a little'published at 18:56 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    *Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 3-2 Bencic

    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

    Bencic is starting to deflate a little. She didn't get many second serve returns in play. She's struggling.

    They both normally would return better than this.

  10. Bencic holds servepublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    *Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 3-2 Bencic

    Iga Swiatek jogs on the spot as she sets herself to pounce on the next Bencic serve at 30-30.

    Springing into action, she isn't allowed to gain any more ground before the change of ends as Bencic closes out with a backhand before taking to her chair, where she looks out across the court with a determined look in her eyes.

  11. Svitolina breaks backpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    *Azarenka 6-2 2-2 Svitolina

    Turning point? Victoria Azarenka dumps forehands into the net on two successive point to go down 30-40.

    First serve fails too - and then another errant forehand goes wide. Svitolina breaks back - although it was more handed to her than anything.

    Regardless, that will do her confidence good as Azarenka hasn't missed much tonight before that mistake-ridden game.

  12. Postpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    Boulter/De Minaur 3-6 6-3 3-3 Vliegen/Xu*

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    So far so good in this deciding set for Boulter and De Minaur, a super forehand from the Brit forces Xu to sail her return out of court.

    De Minaur points to his partner and cheers as the pair take an all-important hold.

  13. Swiatek holds servepublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 3-1 Bencic*

    Ooh. A double fault from Swiatek grabs the attention of the crowd at 15-15.

    A chance for Bencic? Don't be so silly, responds the world number one.

    Bencic is still really struggling to get up to speed with her opponent's serve and misses another return to concede the game.

  14. Svitolina holdspublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    *Azarenka 6-2 2-1 Svitolina

    Quite the contrast noise-wise with these two.

    Victoria Azarenka makes a lot of noise during points, Elina Svitolina hardly any.

    But she lets out a big 'yes' after holding serve to get on the board in set two, with the Court One crowd roaring her on in the hope this one will become more of an even match.

    Elina Svitolina pumps her fist in celebrationImage source, EPA
  15. Postpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    *Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 2-1 Bencic

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    Swiatek is giving the impression she is a bit miffed right now, it is like she is hitting the ball in anger and sometimes it is paying off. I think she is really hungry for another break of serve.

  16. Bencic holds servepublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 2-1 Bencic*

    Bencic edges ahead on serve with a one-two punch, wrongfooting Swiatek with a composed forehand.

    The 14th seed reaches game point and the chance of a rare straightforward hold, Swiatek momentarily threatens a fightback by fizzing a forehand down the line, but job done. Bencic gets on the board to stay within striking range.

    Belinda Bencic serves the ball on courtImage source, Getty Images
  17. 'Azarenka totally imposing'published at 18:46 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    Azarenka 6-2 2-0 Svitolina*

    Martina Navratilova
    Nine-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

    Victoria Azarenka is totally imposing herself on this match. In a nice way, she's bullying Elina Svitolina around the court with her focus and attitude, just not giving anything up and defending really well. That serve is paying off nicely.

  18. Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    Azarenka 6-2 2-0 Svitolina*

    Victoria Azarenka is strutting around Court One with purpose. She knows she is fully in control of this last-16 match.

    Even when taken to deuce, she shows no panic, dispatching a tidy volley at the net.

    Svitolina throws absolutely everything at her in the next point but Azarenka is equal to it all and holds to consolidate her break.

    Victoria Azarenka pumps her fist in celebrationImage source, PA Media
  19. Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    De Minaur/Boulter 3-6 6-3 2-2 Vliegen/Xu*

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Someone just shouted 'come on Minoulter!'

    What we saying? 'Minoulter' or 'Boulternaur'?

  20. 'Bencic not getting timing on kick serve'published at 18:43 British Summer Time 9 July 2023

    Swiatek 6-7 (4-7) 2-0 Bencic*

    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

    Bencic not quite getting the timing right on that kick serve, Need to get it a little lower or stand back a little further.