Summary

  1. Postpublished at 20:21 British Summer Time 7 July

    Sinner 3-6 5-6 Dimitrov*

    Jannik Sinner mishits a forehand and one Dimitrov ace later, he's staring at a 30-0 deficit.

    But a long forehand from the Bulgarian and a fortunate Sinner net cord - one apiece on that score - later, it's 30-30.

    However, Sinner sends a second-serve return long - the latest in a number of unforced errors - to bring up set point, only for a Dimitrov backhand to find the net. Deuce. Wow, what a rollercoaster set this has been.

  2. 'Dimitrov is winning all the big points'published at 20:19 British Summer Time 7 July

    Sinner 3-6 5-6 Dimitrov*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    Wow. Wow. Wow. What a way to break!

    There was nothing Jannik Sinner could do with that return because it was on the back of the baseline. We saw everything in that point, a drop volley that clips the net and a short short that made him slide forward.

    At the moment, Grigor Dimitrov is winning all the big points at the moment. Can he serve it out? If he does, this is going to be a long way back.

    Grigor Dimitrov hits a forehandImage source, PA Media
  3. Dimitrov breaks again, serving for setpublished at 20:17 British Summer Time 7 July

    Sinner 3-6 5-6 Dimitrov*

    The world number one must be wondering what's hit him.

    A booming serve is returned with interest and Jannik Sinner cannot adjust his body quick enough as it's right at his feet.

    For the second time, Grigor Dimitrov will serve for a two-set cushion.

  4. Break points Dimitrovpublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 7 July

    *Sinner 3-6 5-5 Dimitrov

    Grigor Dimitrov takes another tumble... but he won't care as he lunges to make a half-volley at the net that clips the top of the tape and drops over the other side much to Jannik Sinner's disappointment.

    A chipped. drop-shot-esque Dimitrov return later and he has three break points!

    Grigor Dimitrov tumbles to the groundImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'Time-out had desired effect'published at 20:13 British Summer Time 7 July

    *Sinner 3-6 5-5 Dimitrov

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Hello. Whatever was done in that medical time out appears to have the desired effect.

    It's not often you see much celebration from Jannik Sinner. More of a focussed, get on with it kind of guy. But he roars towards his box and raises a fist to the crowd as he breaks back to put himself back on level terms in set two.

    Could be huge.

  6. Sinner breaks back, saves second setpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 7 July

    *Sinner 3-6 5-5 Dimitrov

    A roar of delight - and relief - from the Italian.

    Grigor Dimitrov slips for the second time in the game and Jannik Sinner pounces, sending him this way and that before finally finding a forehand winner.

    Jannik Sinner celebrates a pointImage source, PA Media
  7. Postpublished at 20:10 British Summer Time 7 July

    Sinner 3-6 4-5 Dimitrov*

    Not much anyone - even the world number one - can do when Grigor Dimitrov crushes an ace into the corner of the service box.

    After a slip costs him next point, Dimitrov rains down another massive missile of a serve - 30-15 - but a fine Sinner return restores parity.

    And a Dimitrov forehand goes long! Break point....

  8. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Swiatekpublished at 20:10 British Summer Time 7 July

    Swiatek 6-4 6-1 Tauson

    Iga Swiatek celebrates after victoryImage source, Getty Images

    Iga Swiatek emerges victorious.

    The Pole started slowly, with Clara Tauson getting the getting the early break.

    But she was as commanding as you could get in the second set, dropping just one game on the way.

    The former world number one is through to the quarter-finals once more.

    Next up? Liudmila Samsonova

  9. 'Dimitrov's game plan is crystal clear'published at 20:08 British Summer Time 7 July

    Sinner 3-6 4-5 Dimitrov*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    There is no hesitation from Grigor Dimitrov.

    Anything that is short, he is taking on. His game plan is crystal clear. He knows exactly what he has to do.

    If he continues to execute in this manner and he can close out this second set, he becomes the favourite to upset the world number one.

  10. Postpublished at 20:08 British Summer Time 7 July

    Sinner 3-6 4-5 Dimitrov*

    That medical time-out has helped Jannik Sinner's service game, if nothing else.

    Seems nothing wrong with that elbow as he slams down a couple of big hits on the way to a hold - and ensuring Grigor Dimitrov must serve out for a two-set lead.

    Jannik Sinner of Italy in actionImage source, Getty Images
  11. Double break Swiatekpublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 7 July

    *Swiatek 6-4 5-1 Tauson

    This is very quickly getting away from Clara Tauson.

    Iga Swiatek races into a 15-40 lead to earn two break points and the Pole takes her first opportunity - stepping into Tauson's second serve and crashing a backhand winner down the line.

  12. 'Dimitrov still in prime position'published at 20:06 British Summer Time 7 July

    *Sinner 3-6 3-5 Dimitrov

    Andrew Cotter
    Commentator on BBC TV

    Sinner is not quite himself, but he is a happier man now than he was.

    For Dimitrov, he is still in the prime position to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2014 when he beat Andy Murray. Andy Murray, at seed five, is the highest seed he has ever beaten in this tournament.

  13. Postpublished at 20:05 British Summer Time 7 July

    *Sinner 3-6 3-5 Dimitrov

    Grigor Dimitrov uses all of the court to place a pretty routine volley right on the line to the oohs and aahs of Centre Court.

    Jannik Sinner is barely getting a look in on the 19th seed's serve. He must now serve to stay in this second set.

  14. Swiatek holdspublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 7 July

    Swiatek 6-4 4-1 Tauson*

    Iga Swiatek has really turned it on in this second set.

    She's racing towards the quarter-finals. A hold to 15, sealed with a pair of aces and 23rd seed Clara Tauson faces an uphill battle from here.

    Iga Swiatek of Poland celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 7 July

    *Swiatek 6-4 3-1 Tauson

    Gary Rose
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Iga Swiatek looked frustrated after an incredibly close line call for out at break point, but she puts that behind her to come out on top of a rally that pulled both players all over the court.

    A crucial advantage for Swiatek now as she looks to wrap up reaching the quarter-final of a Grand Slam for the fourth time in a row.

  16. 'Let's hope this isn't anything too serious'published at 20:00 British Summer Time 7 July

    Sinner 3-6 3-4 Dimitrov*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    In the opening game, Sinner took a slide on both feet on the far side of the court and he hit his elbow. But we didn't think anything of it because he has played a set and a bit.

    Maybe that explains why his serve isn't firing how he would like today. He looks like he is in a little bit of pain.

    Let's hope this isn't anything too serious and he can take some anti-inflammatories and get back to business.

    Jannik Sinner of Italy is treated for an injuryImage source, Getty Images
  17. Exchanging holds to lovepublished at 19:59 British Summer Time 7 July

    *Sinner 3-6 3-4 Dimitrov

    An unreachable Dimitrov ace down the T won't aid Jannik Sinner's recuperation.

    The Bulgarian's combo of power serving and slice approaches is posing a quandary Sinner cannot answer.

    A slice that keeps particularly low makes the world number one looks a tad foolish as he misses it completely and Dimitrov has his latest hold to love.

    However, Sinner responds in kind with an equally impressive service game.

  18. Swiatek breakspublished at 19:59 British Summer Time 7 July

    *Swiatek 6-4 3-1 Tauson

    Getting that first serve in is so important for Clara Tauson because, the moment she doesn't, Iga Swiatek is jumping all over the second serve.

    The Polish eighth seed does so to brilliant effect, whipping a forehand cross-court to bring up three break points.

    Tauson manages to save the first two and should do the same with the third but can't finish it off.

    Superb defence from Swiatek and then a thumping cross-court backhand winner to break.

    Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a backhandImage source, Getty Images
  19. 'All should be well with Sinner'published at 19:56 British Summer Time 7 July

    Sinner 3-6 2-3 Dimitrov*

    Andrew Cotter
    Commentator on BBC TV

    It was the fall which caused pain to Sinner's elbow. It doesn't look too bad when we watch it on the replay.

    He is bracing himself and gesturing to the physio who seems to be rubbing some friction on it. He pops a painkiller and all should be well.

  20. Postpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 7 July

    Sinner 3-6 2-3 Dimitrov*

    Listening in to Sinner's conversation with the trainer, he said he's been feeling his elbow crack whenever hitting the ball hard after a first-set fall.

    The physio is massaging the joint but Sinner looks in a decent amount of discomfort. That'll not be helped by the scoreline of course.