And we're off. World number one Jannik Sinner starts us off with an ace down the middle.

John McEnroe
Three-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

Jannik Sinner wasn't a slider on grass courts until recently and I think that's really helped him getting in and out of corners.

The best people I've ever seen do it are Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek. A lot of male and female players are looking at how they can do that now. It's tough to do.

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Jannik Sinner's rise to the top of the world rankings has come off the back of a magnificent first half of 2024.

The 22-year-old Italian won his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open at the start of the year and has since won titles at Rotterdam, Miami and Halle.

He has lost just three times this calendar year and made it to the semi-finals at Roland Garros before losing a five-set thriller to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Coming into the Championship in such good form, it's easy to see why Sinner is among the favourites to take home the trophy next weekend at SW19.

Top seed Jannik Sinner made it through to the third round with a hard-fought victory over fellow Italian Matteo Berrettini on Wednesday.

Sinner, 22, had to grind it out at times against Berrettini, a finalist at Wimbledon, twice winning sets from a break down to win 7-6 7-6 2-6 7-6.

It was the Australian Open champion's second straight four-set victory at the start of these Championships.

That's a light schedule compared to his Serbian opponent Miomir Kecmanovic.

The 24-year-old beat India's Sumit Nagal in four sets in round one before coming from two sets to one down to win in five against 27th seed Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands.

This is just the second time Kecmanovic has reached the third round at the All England Club.

They're not messing about on Centre Court. There's still one more match to play tonight between men's top seed Jannik Sinner and Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic, and both players are already out doing their warm-ups.

Settle in. It's going to be a good one.

More from Emma Raducanu about playing mixed doubles with Andy Murray: "I'll just take direction and follow his lead. I'll have to do a crash course in doubles tonight but I'll have fun tomorrow regardless. Of course, I will cherish the opportunity because it is just such an honour."

Emma Raducanu speaking after making it through to the last 16: "I think today was really up there with the most fun I have had on a tennis court, I really enjoyed every single moment. I was telling myself you don't know how many times you are going to get the chance in your life to play in front of a full Centre Court so I'm really grateful for the support.

On another top 10 win: "I'm most proud of how focused and determined I was in every single point, in every single moment. Maria [Sakkari] is a top 10 opponent. In a way, I came in with a free swing. But she is so tough, she has amazing weapons, I knew I had to battle. I tried to not let the scoreline affect me. You just have to play every point like it could be your last, not to be dramatic!"

On rediscovering her joy for tennis: "Having your inner passion, win or lose, I'm just trying to win every day. Just giving your best. Some days you win the day and play great tennis then that can be enough. Some days you can play amazing tennis and that's the key as long as you give you all every day."

Of course, there's still a long, long way to go at SW19.

If matches fall the way of the rankings this will be Emma Raducanu's path to glory:

• Qualifier Lulu Sun in the fourth round
• Dayana Yastremska the 28th seed in the quarters
• Second seed Coco Gauff in the semis
• World number one Iga Swiatek in the final

Emma Raducanu has just said this is some of the most fun she has ever had on a tennis court.

Stick around for full quotes from her.

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Amy Joanne: Her serve is strong. Utter brilliance from Emma today. It's so lovely to see her smiling!

Ian Graves: Emma Raducanu on fire at Wimbledon!

Monty: Loving this Raducanu Renaissance at Wimbledon. It’s such a delight to see her playing such great tennis again after her injuries and clearly beaming with happiness as she does it. What joy for us fans!

An hour and 31 minutes of some of the very best tennis.

Emma Raducanu dropped just five games against the world number nine.

Charlotte Coates
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

Just like 2021, Emma Raducanu is into the last 16 at Wimbledon.

The difference this time is that she’s already a Grand Slam winner and is well aware of what it takes to go the distance.

Everyone on Centre Court is on their feet to salute their Emma.

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But then a costly double fault from Sakkari. Match point number three.

Ashleigh Barty
Three-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

Maria Sakkari is not going down without a fight.

Again Sakkari saves it after Raducanu mishits a backhand return out.

Match point number two. Sakkari flicks a forehand into the net.

Another fiery return from Raducanu has Sakkari struggling, whacking a passing attempt wide. Deuce.