Day seven of Wimbledon as singles fourth round gets under way
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Andrey Rublev 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-4 6-4
He will play GB's remaining singles hope Cameron Norrie next after he earns epic five-set victory over Nicolas Jarry
World number one Aryna Sabalenka wins 6-4 7-6 against Elise Mertens
Britain's Sonay Kartal beaten 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
Electronic line-calling system fails at crucial moment in first set
Karen Khachanov, Taylor Fritz and Laura Siegemund all progress to quarter-finals
Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 3-4 Alcaraz*
Carlos Alcaraz has his finger to his ear and that can mean only one thing...
A wonderful passing shot from behind the baseline seals a remarkable hold.
Image source, Getty Images*Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 3-3 Alcaraz
Andrey Rublev attempts a backhand smash but Carlos Alcaraz is waiting to slide a winner down the line.
Another stunning return from the Spaniard puts Rublev on the backfoot and Alcaraz gets break point.
*Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 3-3 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz's 12th ace of the match takes it to deuce and another big serve is returned long for advantage.
Alcaraz fails to close out the hold and it's back to deuce following a double fault.
Andrey Rublev is wayward with backhand and Alcaraz has advantage again.
This time he wraps up the game.
Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 3-2 Alcaraz*
Andrey Rublev puts a little bit of pressure on Carlos Alcaraz to lead 0-30.
But Alcaraz gets to 30-30.
Rublev isn't letting this game go that easily and whips a cross-court winner for break point.
*Noskova 1-4 Anisimova
America's Amanda Anisimova maintains her break lead by holding in this first set.
Can 30th seed Linda Noskova stay in touch? She's on serve next.
Image source, Getty ImagesRublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 3-2 Alcaraz*
Marion Bartoli
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3 and BBC Sounds
Since Rublev lost his service game, his body language has changed massively. His shoulders are going lower and he is looking down towards the court.
Rublev has beaten Alcaraz before so he has the skills. He has been vocal about his mental health struggles but he needs to keep the right attitude. It will go a long way for him.
Image source, Getty ImagesRublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 3-2 Alcaraz*
Andrey Rublev is showing up well on serve.
Rublev smashes a forehand and Carlos Alcaraz can't generate enough power to get it back over.
The 11th seed has won nine of the 10 points available when landing his first serve in this third set.
*Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 2-2 Alcaraz
Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC One
There are clear signs of maturity in Andrey Rublev.
In years gone by, you would've seen him just lose his temper, lose control and lose two or three service games. He has spoken about being happy in his off-court life and that he brings it on the court, so he is definitely showing he is more relaxed.
If he hits a couple of deft balls, he puts it behind him now. It's a lot easier said than done though, if I'm being honest.
*Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 2-2 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz opts for a bit of variety. A kick-serve out wide gets him to 40-15.
Andrey Rublev returns the next serve into the tramlines.
It already feels like one break might be enough once again in an evenly-balanced third set.
Image source, Getty ImagesRublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 2-1 Alcaraz*
Marion Bartoli
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3 and BBC Sounds
If Rublev wants to win this, he has to take every tiny opportunity. If you let Alcaraz get away with them, he is going to run away with the match.
Alcaraz is looking to his camp as if to say 'why am I missing so many balls today?' He is building some frustration.
Harry Poole
BBC Sport at Wimbledon
I reckon I’d back Carlos Alcaraz to get himself out of almost any everyday high-pressure situation.
The boy has nerves of steel. Perhaps that doesn’t quite do it justice.
Two break points saved expertly, as a chant of “Let’s go Carlos, let’s go” begins on Centre Court.
Still plenty of shouts of encouragement out here for Andrey Rublev, mind. It’s ramping up nicely, this one.
Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 2-1 Alcaraz*
Andrey Rublev has left that previous set firmly in the past and is looking very positive once again.
The 14th seed cracks a forehand at the net to hold.
Image source, Getty Images*Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 1-1 Alcaraz
Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC One
Carlos Alcaraz not growing up playing on grass but winning 32 of his 35 professional games on this surface is quite remarkable.
There aren't as many grass-court tournaments as there used to be. A few generations ago, three of the Grand Slams were on the grass.
The grass has changed, the balls are slower and higher, so it is easier to adjust from clay courts to the grass court. That will have certainly helped him, but you do need all of the skills and he already has all of those.
*Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 1-1 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz keeps his cool and serves out for the hold.
A first test in this third set for Alcaraz and he comes through with flying colours.
Image source, Getty ImagesRublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 1-0 Alcaraz*
Carlos Alcaraz steps into the court and volleys a winner to save the first.
Andrey Rublev fails to capitalise on the second opportunity, swinging wildly at the baseline and firing long.
Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 1-0 Alcaraz*
Oh, what have we here?
Andrey Rublev has two break points.
Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 1-0 Alcaraz*
Marion Bartoli
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3 and BBC Sounds
Alcaraz is searching for it. There are moments when his game is coming back and they are the moments which make a difference.
He has not been as steady and impressive as Sinner and Djokovic have been in this tournament. Queen's and Roland Garros will have taken a lot out of him. This is why he has been having issues in matches but he will show up when it matters.
Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 1-0 Alcaraz*
Always good to be back on serve after losing a set.
Andrey Rublev has the chance to get on the board and shift the momentum after losing three successive games.
Rublev gets a hold to love.
Image source, Getty Images*Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 0-0 Alcaraz
Marion Bartoli
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3 and BBC Sounds
We are seeing Alcaraz playing forehand shots that we haven't seen before. He is missing some points that he doesn't usually do.
His last service game is the worst game we have seen from Rublev. He gets himself out of a hole and then he just throws it away. You can't do that against Alcaraz.
*Rublev 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 0-0 Alcaraz
Image source, Getty ImagesAndrey Rublev almost seems to have accepted this set has gone. The Russian is practicing his serve, which just let him down, between points.
Carlos Alcaraz gets the hold to love and levels the match.
