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Summary

Emma Raducanu beaten 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 by world number one Aryna Sabalenka in astonishing Centre Court match
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Jan-Lennard Struff 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4
GB's Sonay Kartal defeats Diane Parry to reach fourth round for first time
Cameron Norrie also progresses with straight-set win over Mattia Bellucci
Ben Shelton takes just 69 seconds to wrap up victory after match was delayed on Thursday night; Andrey Rublev and Taylor Fritz also win
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beats Naomi Osaka but sixth seed Madison Keys out

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Bobbie Jackson, Sean Kearns, Phil Cartwright, Millie Sian, Nicola Pearson and Maisie Gallen

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First-set tie-breakpublished at 21:09 British Summer Time 4 July
Sabalenka 6-6 (3-3) Raducanu*

Agony for Emma Raducanu as a backhand return lands narrowly out.
Two service points to come for the British number one - the first of them goes her way when Aryna Sabalenka goes long.
First-set tie-breakpublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 4 July
*Sabalenka 6-6 (2-2) Raducanu

Immediate reply from the Briton. Back on serve.
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Postpublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 4 July
*Sabalenka 6-6 (2-1) Raducanu
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Wimbledon

Whatever Sabalenka does tonight, she ain't going to get the love.
So the top seed doesn't feel the need to try to ingratiate herself.
"Let's gooooooo!" is belted out as she strikes first in the breaker.
First-set tie-breakpublished at 21:07 British Summer Time 4 July
*Sabalenka 6-6 (2-1) Raducanu

The first mini-break goes Aryna Sabalenka's way as Emma Raducanu goes beyond the baseline.
'Anger and irritation from Sabalenka'published at 21:07 British Summer Time 4 July
Sabalenka 6-6 (1-1) Raducanu*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

Raducanu is serving so well out wide. Tactically she has the edge.
I wonder how Sabalenka is feeling because she will feel that she should have that set in the bag a long time ago. There is anger and irritation behind her forehand.
Sabalenka breaks to force tie-breakpublished at 21:06 British Summer Time 4 July
*Sabalenka 6-6 (0-0) Raducanu

Two unforced errors from Aryna Sabalenka, two break points saved.
But then Emma Raducanu goes long and that's the break of serve.
Into a tie-break... just in case you wanted a bit more tension.
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Break points Sabalenkapublished at 21:04 British Summer Time 4 July
Sabalenka 5-6 Raducanu*

That is why she's the world number one.
After the power, the craft and guile. Brings Emma Raducanu to the net, then lobs it over her for 0-40.
Postpublished at 21:03 British Summer Time 4 July
Sabalenka 5-6 Raducanu*

Bosh - Aryna Sabalenka powers a forehand into the corner of the court to take the first point.
And bosh - Sabalenka crushes a backhand down the line for 0-30.
You just knew it wouldn't be straightforward...
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Postpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 4 July
Sabalenka 5-6 Raducanu*
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Wimbledon

The crowd are on their feet! They think it's all over... well, not quite.
Punters are jumping up, clenching fists and roaring support at Raducanu.
Now here's the next test. Can she serve it out?
Postpublished at 21:01 British Summer Time 4 July
Sabalenka 5-6 Raducanu*

We're 58 minutes into this first set and Emma Raducanu is serving for it.
Great Friday night entertainment.
Raducanu breakspublished at 21:00 British Summer Time 4 July
Sabalenka 5-6 Raducanu*

A huge net cord saves Aryna Sabalenka on the first of those break points.
How about the second? Big serve, but Raducanu stays in the point...
And Sabalenka goes long!
Raducanu breaks! She'll be serving for the set next!
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Break points Raducanupublished at 20:59 British Summer Time 4 July
*Sabalenka 5-5 Raducanu

Wow - Aryna Sabalenka long. Two break points for Emma Raducanu now...
'A significant game'published at 20:58 British Summer Time 4 July
*Sabalenka 5-5 Raducanu
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

The pressure is so much now. Sabalenka was not holding back, she was stepping on the gas and playing aggressive tennis.
I have been impressed by her attitude. The crowd are totally one-sided but she has handled it well.
That game will be significant going forward.
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Raducanu slipspublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 4 July
*Sabalenka 5-5 Raducanu

Oh, concern for Emma Raducanu as she advances to the net and slips forward.
She loses the point but, more worrying, takes a little time to get up. Aryna Sabalenka is straight to the net to make sure Raducanu is OK.
It looks like she's fine to continue.
Postpublished at 20:57 British Summer Time 4 July
*Sabalenka 5-5 Raducanu
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Wimbledon

I bet the roar greeting the Gallaghers wasn't as loud as the one which met Raducanu getting over the line.
Rock'n'roll stuff from the Brit.
Postpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 4 July
*Sabalenka 5-5 Raducanu

And now Emma Raducanu has 0-30 on the Aryna Sabalenka serve.
Tennis, eh?
Raducanu holds in marathon gamepublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 4 July
*Sabalenka 5-5 Raducanu

Seven set points saved in that game. SEVEN.
A hold of serve for the ages.
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Postpublished at 20:54 British Summer Time 4 July
Sabalenka 5-4 Raducanu*
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Wimbledon

Aryna Sabalenka has that look on her face.
You know the one. Pure exasperation.
Eyes rolling, head cocking, sighs heaving.
Game point Raducanupublished at 20:54 British Summer Time 4 July
Sabalenka 5-4 Raducanu*

Aryna Sabalenka wide with a forehand. Another game point for the British number one.
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Deucepublished at 20:54 British Summer Time 4 July
Sabalenka 5-4 Raducanu*

Drop shot into the net from Emma Raducanu.
We go again.
With a bit of luck, this game might finish before the curfew.

Wimbledon: Spirited Raducanu beaten by Sabalenka in gripping match - reaction

Summary

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First-set tie-breakpublished at 21:09 British Summer Time 4 July

First-set tie-breakpublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 4 July

Postpublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 4 July

First-set tie-breakpublished at 21:07 British Summer Time 4 July

'Anger and irritation from Sabalenka'published at 21:07 British Summer Time 4 July

Sabalenka breaks to force tie-breakpublished at 21:06 British Summer Time 4 July

Break points Sabalenkapublished at 21:04 British Summer Time 4 July

Postpublished at 21:03 British Summer Time 4 July

Postpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 4 July

Postpublished at 21:01 British Summer Time 4 July

Raducanu breakspublished at 21:00 British Summer Time 4 July

Break points Raducanupublished at 20:59 British Summer Time 4 July

'A significant game'published at 20:58 British Summer Time 4 July

Raducanu slipspublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 4 July

Postpublished at 20:57 British Summer Time 4 July

Postpublished at 20:56 British Summer Time 4 July

Raducanu holds in marathon gamepublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 4 July

Postpublished at 20:54 British Summer Time 4 July

Game point Raducanupublished at 20:54 British Summer Time 4 July

Deucepublished at 20:54 British Summer Time 4 July

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