Summary

  1. Postpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 4-6 0-0 Alcaraz

    We see these end-of-set breaks quite often when players need to change the momentum of the game.

    Daniil Medvedev certainly could do with that now.

    Can the Russian fight back in this fourth set to take it to a decider?

  2. Postpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 4-6 0-0 Alcaraz

    Andrew Cotter
    Commentator on BBC Two

    Medvedev goes for a break to forget his worries. This match is getting away from him now and that first set seems like a long, long time ago.

  3. Postpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 4-6 0-0 Alcaraz

    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Daniil Medvedev has his arms open wide and he's asking questions of his team.

    The frustration is starting to kick in as another Wimbledon semi-final begins to slip from his grasp.

    He's headed off court for a breather, while Carlos Alcaraz looks fairly relaxed in his chair.

  4. Game and third setpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 4-6 Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz moves to 40-0 as Daniil Medvedev fails with a challenge.

    Three set points for the defending champion,

    Medvedev saves the first with a nice backhand down the line but he can't rescue the second as he goes long with a return.

    Alcaraz is one set away from a second successive Wimbledon final.

    Media caption,

    Alcaraz leads Medvedev by two sets to one

  5. Postpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 4-5 Alcaraz*

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    Alcaraz has to make sure that in the light-hearted moment that he puts it out of his mind and gets the intensity back when he's serving.

  6. Postpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 4-5 Alcaraz*

    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reactsImage source, Getty Images

    How has he missed that?

    The crowd can't believe it and neither can Carlos Alcaraz.

    The Spaniard makes a joke of it and cradles his head in his arms.

    Even when he's losing points he still gets the fans on side.

  7. Medvedev holdspublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 4-5 Alcaraz*

    The crowd are stunned as Carlos Alcaraz mis-times an overhead smash at 15-30 - that was a big chance for two set points.

    Daniil Medvedev takes advantage, sealing the game by jumping to power a backhand down the line.

    Alcaraz will now serve for the third set.

  8. Alcaraz holdspublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 3-5 Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz returnsImage source, Getty Images

    Oh my... It looks like Daniil Medvedev has won the point but Carlos Alcaraz uses every fibre of his body to stretch and poke a return over the net, which clips the tape and drops in front of the Russian.

    The Spaniard seals the game with a drop shot which again clips the tape.

    Medvedev must be due one soon...

  9. 'Medvedev trying to amp up the pressure'published at 15:44 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 3-4 Alcaraz*

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    Daniil Medvedev is just trying to amp up the pressure here.

    This is his tactic, just keep it close, make Carlos Alcaraz think.

  10. Postpublished at 15:41 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 3-4 Alcaraz*

    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Relief for Daniil Medvedev.

    Those two double faults were met by gasps and groans from the crowd, but he manages to wriggle his way free - sending Carlos Alcaraz to the floor en route to the hold.

  11. 'Medvedev more than capable at the net'published at 15:40 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 3-4 Alcaraz*

    Todd Woodbridge
    Former Wimbledon doubles champion on BBC TV

    Medvedev is more than capable at the net, he’s just got to keep working on it. He was brought forward by Alcaraz and came up with some really good volleys on that occasion.

  12. Medvedev holdspublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 3-4 Alcaraz*

    Daniil Medvedev does some terrific work at the net to gain advantage before securing the hold.

    Medvedev looks onImage source, PA Media
  13. Deucepublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 2-4 Alcaraz

    Daniil Medvedev double faults to give Carlos Alcaraz a chance at 30-30 and he gobbles it up, stepping into a glorious backhand return winner for a break point.

    The Russian saves it, however, and we move to deuce.

  14. 'Tiny lapse of concentration' from Alcarazpublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 2-4 Alcaraz

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    Alcaraz puts himself under pressure.

    Medvedev would have fancied his chances on a forehand return and it all goes back to Alcaraz's discipline. His quality is phenomenal, but there is a tiny lapse of concentration.

    That could've given Medvedev an opportunity to get back into it.

  15. Watch moment Alcaraz won second setpublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 12 July

    Watch the moment defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won the second set 6-3 with an ace to level the match.

    Media caption,

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz wins second set with ace to level match

  16. Alcaraz holdspublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 2-4 Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz slips to 0-30 before levelling the scores with two big first serves, the second point coming in the form of an ace.

    He then steps into the net to serve and volley as Daniil Medvedev scampers despairingly across court, before sealing the game with a forehand.

  17. Real support for Alcarazpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 2-3 Alcaraz*

    Speaking of Carlos Alcaraz's team, there is superstar support in the Spaniard's box on Centre Court with Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric watching on.

    The Croatian has made over 500 appearances for Real - the team Alcaraz supports - winning 26 trophies, including six Champions Leagues.

    Alcaraz, who has three Grand Slam titles under his belt, can only dream of matching those kind of numbers!

    Luca ModricImage source, Getty Images
  18. Medvedev holdspublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 2-3 Alcaraz*

    Carlos Alcaraz's forehand is finding its mark regularly and he celebrates another point with a clenched fist towards his team.

    Daniil Medvedev fights back with a first big serve and holds as Alcaraz goes long with a backhand down the line.

  19. Alacaraz holdspublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 1-3 Alcaraz

    Hmmmm. This is starting to look a little ominous. The momentum has swung firmly in Carlos Alcaraz's direction as he seals a second successive hold to love.

  20. Alcaraz breakspublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 1-2 Alcaraz*

    Alcaraz has to stay disciplinedImage source, Getty Images

    A first look at break for either player in the third set and it's Carlos Alcaraz who is attempting to land a decisive blow.

    Daniil Medvedev's forehand is called long. The fifth seed challenges but Hawk-Eye confirms the initial decision was correct and Alcaraz has the break.