Summary

  1. 'Frustration from Rybakina'published at 18:47 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 6-3 1-1 Rybakina*

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    At times it can be difficult to reset and plug back in, this is now the danger for Krejcikova.

    There's a little bit of frustration from Rybakina which we don't normally see - a couple of miss returns back to back.

  2. Krejcikova holdspublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 6-3 1-1 Rybakina*

    Barbora Krejcikova plays a shotImage source, Getty Images

    Barbora Krejcikova turns to his coaching box with her fist raised in celebration after a backhand down the line is well out of Elena Rybakina's reach.

    And it's a hold for the Czech when Rybakina goes long.

  3. Postpublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 6-3 0-1 Rybakina

    Sam Smith
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    This is a match that has completely flipped.

  4. Rybakina holdspublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 6-3 0-1 Rybakina

    Barbora Krejcikova picks up where she left off and establishes a 30-0 lead against the serve but Elena Rybakina benefits from two unforced errors to level.

    A 112mph serve is not coming back and Rybakina holds after Krejcikova slices into the net.

  5. 'Krejcikova was able to turn it around'published at 18:39 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 6-3 Rybakina*

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    Incredible.

    It seemed Rybakina had control, but Krejcikova was able to turn it around.

    Stats
  6. Game and second set - Krejcikovapublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 6-3 Rybakina*

    And there it is.

    From screams of despair to shouts of delight.

    Barbora Krejcikova wraps up the set.

    We're heading into a decider.

    Krejcikova celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  7. Third deucepublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 5-3 Rybakina*

    Barbora Krejcikova has another chance to close out the game and the set at advantage but a double fault takes us back to deuce.

    Huge cheers for Krejcikova's coaching box with a fifth look at set point.

    Oh no! Another double fault.

    Krejcikova screams in frustration.

  8. 'Rybakina can smell fear'published at 18:34 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 5-3 Rybakina

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

    It's almost like Rybakina can smell the fear, she can sense the nerves of Krejcikova.

  9. Deucepublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 5-3 Rybakina*

    With the second set and parity in sight, Barbora Krejcikova works her way through the gears with a passing forehand establishing a 40-0 lead.

    Ah. Double fault from the Czech to delay any potential celebration.

    Krejcikova isn't making this easy on herself with a skewed backhand making it 40-30 and Rybakina then drills a winner into the corner after stepping up to the net. Deuce.

  10. 'Huge moment for Krejcikova'published at 18:30 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 5-3 Rybakina

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

    Krejcikova's done so well to turn this match round, just through her energy levels more than anything, she's been fist-pumping away.

    Now she's feeling more confident, seeing the ball bigger. It's a huge moment now for Krejcikova, let's see how she holds her nerve.

  11. Postpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 5-3 Rybakina

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    If you're Rybakina you just have to think it's one break.

    You just need to handle your serve, put it back on Krejcikova's racket and see where things are.

    Krejcikova had just three winners in the entire first set, in the second set she's had 10 - that is the aggressive mindset.

  12. Rybakina holdspublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 5-3 Rybakina

    Elena Rybakina has Barbora Krejcikova chasing a forehand into the corner and then watches the return sail over her head and long. 40-15.

    A 117mph gets Rybakina over the line with Krejcikova again sending it far too deep on return.

    Over to Krejcikova to serve for the set.

  13. 'Rybakina prone to pressure'published at 18:26 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 5-2 Rybakina*

    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Two

    Just when you think nothing can touch Rybakina and she's going to play this semi-final like the first round of any tournament...

    But she's prone to pressure and if you can put your opponent in that situation, this is what has happened for Krejcikova.

  14. Krejcikova holdspublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 5-2 Rybakina*

    Barbora Krejcikova of Czechia celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Where has this Barbora Krejcikova been?

    The Czech executes a rarely seen drop shot in this match and then volleys away the return.

    And she goes on to hold.

    Elena Rybakina will serve to stay in the set.

  15. 'Second semi-final has just come alive!'published at 18:23 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 4-2 Rybakina

    Sam Smith
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    A little door might be opening for the Czech, Krejcikova.

    This second semi-final has just come alive! This is the contest that we hoped for.

  16. Krejcikova breakspublished at 18:23 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 4-2 Rybakina

    A double fault from Elena Rybakina hands Barbora Krejcikova two break points and just squeezes open a window of opportunity.

    And she takes it!

    A huge moment in this match if she manages to hold too.

  17. 'Rybakina is not able to swing as freely'published at 18:21 British Summer Time 11 July

    Krejcikova 3-6 3-2 Rybakina*

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    Krejcikova needs to hold her ground here.

    This extra tension means Rybakina is not able to swing away as freely.

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

    Krejcikova 3-6 3-2 Rybakina*

    Krejcikova clenches her fistImage source, Getty Images

    Elena Rybakina sends a lovely passing shot down the line to get a look at break point but Barbora Krejcikova digs out an ace and lets out a roar. Deuce.

    We're seeing a resilience from Krejcikova that wasn't quite there in the opening set as she gets advantage and goes on to hold.

  19. 'Rybakina waiting to pounce'published at 18:17 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 2-2 Rybakina

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

    It's quite dejecting at times just seeing your first serve whizz past you. It's relentless from Rybakina, just non-stop hitting.

    You feel this is close to Krejcikova's best tennis but she's having to produce it every point. Rybakina is waiting to pounce on any opportunity.

  20. 'Rybakina takes control'published at 18:14 British Summer Time 11 July

    *Krejcikova 3-6 2-2 Rybakina

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC One

    Another terrific first serve from Rybakina. Behind that shot she has been able to be so aggressive.

    It allows Rybakina to take control.