Summary

  1. Krejcikova to serve for the matchpublished at 19:14 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Elena Rybakina sticks in there with a hold to 15.

    It took Italian Jasmine Paolini two hours 51 minutes to beat Donna Vekic 2-6 6-4 7-6 (10-8) in the earlier semi-final - the longest women's singles semi-final in Wimbledon history.

    It doesn't look like we're going to be running that long in this one, though, as Barbora Krejcikova has the chance the for the match.

  2. Postpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Russell Fuller
    Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    Barbora Krejcikova has just been resolute, not intimidated, not taking a backwards step and this is now game point.

  3. Postpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    We've just hit the two-hour mark on Centre Court.

    It looked like this semi-final would be done and dusted when Elena Rybakina raced to a 4-0 lead in the first set.

    But here we are, and it's Barbora Krejcikova who is just one game away from a Wimbledon final.

  4. 'Krejcikova finishes with a flourish'published at 19:10 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Sam Smith
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    Krejcikova finishes with a flourish and she is one game away from a Wimbledon final.

  5. Krejcikova closing in on finalpublished at 19:09 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic in actionImage source, EPA

    Elena Rybakina is looking to reach her third Grand Slam final and hits her 20th forehand winner to lead 15-0.

    But Barbora Krejcikova has shown many times already in this match that she will not back down from the fight and goes on to hold.

    Krejcikova is one game away from a first-ever women's singles Wimbledon final.

    Huge pressure on Rybakina's service game.

  6. Krejcikova takes controlpublished at 19:06 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    Every so often Rybakina covers the forehand a little too much and she catches it too low on the strings and doesn't get enough extension out on the court.

    Back to back points where Rybakina has moved forward and lost both points.

    An incredible turnaround.

  7. Postpublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Sam Smith
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    Krejcikova has been very decisive on the break point opportunities.

  8. Krejcikova breakspublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 11 July

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    General view of play on Centre CourtImage source, Getty Images

    Barbora Krejcikova looked out of her depth when she trailed 4-0 in the first set but the Czech has turned this match on its head by getting a break of serve deep into the deciding third.

    Billed as the underdog, Krejcikova has ignored the outside noise and is just two games away from a spot in the final.

    A huge service game coming up for the 31st seed.

  9. Postpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    The crowd are starting to feel like it is getting very close to crunch time.

  10. Krejcikova holdspublished at 19:01 British Summer Time 11 July

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    The unforced errors are really starting to creep up for Elena Rybakina with a backhand into the net taking her tally to 33.

    A much better backhand down the line gets Rybakina back to 30-30.

    But Barbora Krejcikova gets over the line in fine fashion with an emphatic overhead volley punctuating the game.

    We're still on serve.

  11. Postpublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Sam Smith
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    That was Rybakina's most convincing serving game for some time.

  12. Rybakina holdspublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Rybakina prepares to serveImage source, Getty Images

    Elena Rybakina gets a hold to love.

    We've not seen that kind of dominance from her since the opening set.

    We stay on serve in this decider.

  13. 'Frustration boiling over for Rybakina'published at 18:55 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    Elena Rybakina is almost threatening to bang the racket.

    You don't want to be doing that on these Wimbledon grass courts, the fine is hefty!

    Frustration is starting to boil over here.

  14. 'Both players are in a rhythm'published at 18:54 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    Most importantly Krejcikova needs to continue what she's doing - mix it up just enough and cause havoc.

    Obviously both players are in a rhythm and we are seeing them play some of their best tennis.

    Who can execute in important moments?

    This is now an important game for Rybakina to settle herself back down.

  15. Krejcikova holdspublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Elena Rybakina didn't display too many signs of stress or frustration after being broken twice in the second set, but the Kazakh can't hide her disappointment when skewing a backhand wide.

    Barbora Krejcikova gets the hold in stunning fashion with a drop shot executed so well that Rybakina doesn't even attempt to get off the baseline.

  16. Watch: Krejcikova hits back to take second setpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Media caption,

    Krejcikova wins second set against Rybakina

  17. 'Beautiful volleying from Rybakina'published at 18:51 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    Elena Rybakina has volleyed beautifully in this match today, taking the volley as early as she can.

    She has won 17 from 23 points at the net in this match, that's a lot.

  18. Rybakina holdspublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Elena Rybakina in actionImage source, Reuters

    The tension just continues to build with the feeling that one break might end up being enough in this final set for either Barbora Krejcikova or Elena Rybakina to reach the final.

    Rybakina recognises that as she shakes her head when conceding two successive points to allow Krejcikova back into contention at 40-30.

    The Kazakh shrugs it off and goes on to hold.

  19. Postpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Sam Smith
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    It is the first time since 2004 that both women's semi-finals have gone to a final set.

  20. 'First serve becoming increasingly important for Krejcikova'published at 18:47 British Summer Time 11 July

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    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    The first serve is becoming increasingly important for Barbora Krejcikova, we saw that towards the end of the second set.