Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova face a tough task following that cracking semi-final.

I’m trying to make my way through the corridors of Centre Court to get down for that match and there’s a real excitement about the place.

“Unbelievable,” says one man. “That was really something,” says another.

A couple of girls next to me are frantically googling Jasmine Paolini.

Brilliant.

Joe Rindl
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

Next up on Court One is British wildcard pairing Marcus Willis and Alicia Barnett who are taking on Mexican duo Santiago Gonzalez and Giuliana Olmos in the mixed doubles.

Willis, then ranked in the 700s, made it all the way to the second round of the singles here in 2016, even producing a beautiful lob over Roger Federer on Centre which you can glance at below.

He's back on the show courts alongside Barnett who reached the quarters with Jonny O'Mara back in 2022.

The pair have needed a match tie-break in every one of their previous rounds so far today. They've just walked out to a properly rowdy reception.

Finally from Jasmine Paolini, speaking to Rishi Pershad, on reaching the French Open and Wimbledon final in the same season:

"These last months have been crazy for me.

"I am trying to focus on what I have to do on court and I love playing tennis. It is amazing to be here and It is a dream.

"I was watching finals when I was a kid and I am living in the present. The last months have been crazy for me."

On playing in the longest ever Wimbledon semi-final:

"It is normal to be tired! I hope you enjoyed the match, it was a tense match and I tried to play my best. It is time to recover!"

Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini speaking after reaching her first Wimbledon final:

"It was tough today and she [Donna Vekic] played unbelievable. I think she was hitting winners everywhere - I was struggling at the beginning."

"I was serving really bad so I am so happy! This match I will remember forever."

On having belief:

"I was trying to think about what to do on the court point by point because I was really difficult, you know there is no place better than here to fight for every ball and very point.

"I really enjoy playing in front of you guys. For a tennis player this is the best place to play a match like this and thank you for cheering for me!

On the support of her family:

"It is not easy for the family, it was a roller-coaster. I am so grateful that they are here, they were supporting me forever and I am grateful to have them here watching - grazie!"

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At two hours and 51 minutes, that was officially the longest women's semi-final in Wimbledon history.

We're hearing from Jasmine Paolini on court now who has followed up her maiden Grand Slam final appearance at last month's French Open with another at Wimbledon - the first woman to do this since Serena Williams in 2016.

The 28-year-old is also the first Italian woman to reach the final at the All England Club.

What a year she is having.

Tracy Austin
Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

That was an incredible match by both.

A heartbreaker for Donna Vekic, Paolini dug in and changed a few tactics - they gave it everything they had today.

I don't have the stats to hand but the commentator just said this is about to become the longest women's semi-final in Wimbledon history.

Donna Vekic puts a forehand wide to give Jasmine Paolini a third match point.

A superb backhand right on the chalk wins a rally for Donna Vekic before an equally impressive forehand winner down the line.

Nick Mullins
BBC Sport commentator at Wimbledon

Donna Vekic in her first ever Grand Slam semi-final.

In the 43 Grand Slams she's played in, she has lost in the first round 20 times - that is her Grand Slam history.

A big first serve edges Donna Vekic ahead once more before she puts a backhand into the net.

The Croat takes an opportunity for a quick drink of water, before a mis-timed drop shot lets Jasmine Paolini go ahead at 7-6.

Nick Mullins
BBC Sport commentator at Wimbledon

It is the finest of margins now.

Jasmine Paolini goes long before Donna Vekic misses the chance to take advantage of a looping second serve as she steps in and smashes a return wide.

Vekic is taking some deep breaths between points now.

A double fault at such a crucial stage from Jasmine Paolini brings a mini-break for Donna Vekic.

The unseeded Croat can't consolidate it though as she puts a forehand wide.

It would take a brave person to bet on where this might be going.

Tracy Austin
Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

Donna Vekic has two out of six wins in tie-breaks this year.

Jamie Murray hits into the net as set point disappears.

At the second time of asking, it is Taylor Townsend's turn to hit a forehand into the net.

Townsend then threads a shot through a gap between Jan Zielinski and Hsieh Su-wei to make it 7-7.

The third set point is taken on the Jamie Murray serve as Zielinski fires into the set.

A set apiece after an hour and 53 minutes.

Donna Vekic finds a big first serve to bring the tie-break to 1-1, before repeating the trick to edge ahead.

Tracy Austin
Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

So much credit to both players. They are leaving it all out there, they can hardly dig any deeper.

Donna Vekic's backhand just lands outside the chalk which a third and unsuccessful challenge can't overturn.

Deuce again and the Croat comes out on top of another rally to gain advantage, which the crowd show their appreciation for.

Vekic holds as Jasmine Paolini puts a forehand wide.

A 10-point tie-break coming up.