That match took exactly four hours, by the way.

In victory, Daniil Medvedev has ended a five match losing streak against top seed and world number one Jannik Sinner and reaches the Wimbledon semi-finals for the second time.

We're hearing from the Russian now in his on-court interview.

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

So it's Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals next for the winner of this one.

Carlos Alcaraz has won four of his six meetings with the Russian and it would be their third match together at Wimbledon.

Medvedev won in round two in 2021, 6-4 6-1 6-2, only for Alcaraz to get his revenge in last year's semi-finals, winning 6-3 6-3 6-3.

Tommy Paul's record against Medvedev is not as good, with just one win and three defeats from their four matches. The pair have not played each other on grass, with their only Grand Slam meeting seeing Medvedev win in four sets in their French Open second-round tie in 2021.

But who Medvedev plays is anyone's guess.

Tommy Paul castigates himself after another unforced error down the middle of the court costs him the game.

He is down a break again.

Tommy Paul overhits a simply volley at the net at 15 all and Carlos Alcaraz keeps chipping away from the baseline forcing and error-strewn game from the American.

The Spaniard has two break points.

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Tommy Paul takes his chance to get back on terms.

Well, well, well. Just when Carlos Alcaraz looks primed to size the upper hand Tommy Paul digs deep.

The pair exchange lobs before Paul smashes to give himself two break points on the Alcaraz serve.

Jannik Sinner moves to 30-0 as a Daniil Medvedev backhand finds the net.

Two big first serves see the Italian take the game.

New balls now and they will be in the hands of Medvedev, who will serve for the match.

Tommy Paul, his shirt zipped all the way up, advances to the net to cushion a forehand volley at 30 all but misses a chance to close out the first game.

He's made to pay and a huge forehand from Carlos Alcaraz gives him an early break at the start of the third.

John Lloyd
Former GB Davis Cup captain on BBC TV

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Medvedev moves beautifully – for someone of his size, it’s remarkable.

A really nice one-two punch of a nice serve and easy forehand.

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Excellent serving from Daniil Medvedev and a speedy hold to love.

The Russian fifth seed is potentially one game away from the semi-finals.

It looks like Daniil Medvedev has won the point, digging out a shot at the net, but Jannik Sinner executes a perfect lob, drawing wows from the crowd.

All the more impressive considering the Russian is six foot six.

Sinner holds to 15 with a big first serve which a stretching Medvedev can't return.

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV

No panic and that’s where Alcaraz has enormous maturity for someone so young, playing on these bigger stages. Paul was in control but Alcaraz was able to take those break point opportunities.

Alternate pairing Charles Broom and Emily Appleton had the tough task of taking on third seeds and defending champions Mate Pavic and Lyudmyla Kichenok in the first round of the mixed doubles.

Ultimately, it's the Croatian-Ukrainian team who have knocked the British team out, winning 6-4 7-6 (7-3) on court 10.

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

At 35 minutes, the second set was a relative sprint compared to the first one of one hour 12 minutes, but that's not to say that it dropped in quality, drama or shot-making.

Carlos Alcaraz, having been 2-0 behind, wins it 6-4 and we're now level again in the race for a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Greg Rusedski
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

The backhand is looking much more solid for Carlos Alcaraz. The momentum is with Alcaraz.

John Lloyd
Former GB Davis Cup captain on BBC TV

Medvedev had a little bit of the wobbles on he second serve but he got himself out of it.

Daniil Medvedev steps into the net to arrow a fine backhand winner before missing the chance to capitalise on an overhit drop shot.

At the fifth deuce the Russian seals the game and a vital hold as Jannik Sinner goes wide with a backhand from the baseline.

You can't take your eyes off this match at the moment.

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A gritty fightback from Carlos Alcaraz, who was a break down early in the second set remember having lost the first.

Have a sneaking suspicion this might go to five sets.

A pivotal moment in the match from a little while ago which allowed Carlos Alcaraz to get into the position where he can serve for this set.

The defending Wimbledon champion is 30 love up. Two points away.