Summary

  1. 'When Medvedev's in the forecourt he's not comfortable'published at 14:07 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 3-2 Alcaraz*

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    Daniil Medvedev has to look to attack when he has the opportunity, but sometimes when he is in the forecourt he is not comfortable.

    The drive volley was Medvedev's best opportunity to put Alcaraz on the defensive, but he didn't find the depth or the angle.

  2. Alcaraz breaks backpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 3-2 Alcaraz*

    Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Daniil Medvedev double faults for the first time in the match to give Carlos Alcaraz another break point but he makes amends next point with an ace.

    The Russian then plays an awkward forehand at the net which goes out, followed by a mis-timed overhead shot to give the defending champion the break.

  3. Fernandez holdspublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Fernandez 6-4 4-6 2-2 Hewett

    Gustavo Fernandez wheels towards the net but hits straight back to Alfie Hewett whose perfectly placed shot goes past him.

    Hewett then misses his shot and Fernandez is able to hold on his service game.

    It's a tight third set between two top quality players.

  4. Deucepublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 3-1 Alcaraz

    Two break points saved by Daniil Medvedev as Carlos Alcaraz misses twice on the forehand side.

    The players then exchange points for a second deuce.

  5. Break point Alcarazpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 3-1 Alcaraz

    Half a chance at an immediate break back for Carlos Alcaraz at 15-30 and a drop shot sees him earn two golden opportunities.

  6. Watch: Hewett wins the second set against Fernandezpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 12 July

    Watch below to see how British third set overcame Argentine Gustavo Fernandez in the second set.

    Media caption,

    Hewett wins second set against Fernandez

  7. 'Positive start for Medvedev'published at 14:00 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 3-1 Alcaraz

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    A very positive start for Medvedev.

    Medvedev's bread and butter is staying in the rally with controlled hitting and hitting the ball deep.

    A couple of unforced errors from Alcaraz and Medvedev needs to back it up with a strong service game.

  8. Medvedev breakspublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 3-1 Alcaraz

    Daniil Medvedev returnsImage source, Getty Images

    Unforced errors creeping into Carlos Alcaraz's game as he swings a forehand wide to give Daniil Medvedev the break!

  9. Hewett breakspublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 12 July

    Fernandez 6-4 4-6 1-2 Hewett*

    Gustavo Fernandez is starting to look uncomfortable as Alfie Hewett's shots fly past him.

    He manages to hang in there and brings us to deuce but Hewett's fierce backhand gives him another break point.

    Fernandez hits into the net and Hewett has a crucial break in the third set.

  10. Break point Medvedevpublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 2-1 Alcaraz*

    Three break points for Daniil Medvedev as Carlos Alcaraz loops a shot out of play.

  11. Postpublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 2-1 Alcaraz*

    The crowd gasps as Carlos Alcaraz steps in to power through a forehand, which Daniil Medvedev does brilliantly to return and win the point.

    Alcaraz then ends a rally by going long, giving Medvedev half a chance at 0-30.

  12. Medvedev holdspublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 2-1 Alcaraz*

    Medvedev reactsImage source, Getty Images

    You feel like Daniil Medvedev's big first serve has to be right on point if he wants to win today, and the Russian fifth seed uses the weapon to his advantage in a hold to 15.

  13. Hewett holdspublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Fernandez 6-4 4-6 1-1 Hewett

    Four double faults now from Alfie Hewett.

    He was in a commanding position but Gustavo Fernandez fights back to bring us to deuce.

    Hewett then finds the line with a great backhand which Fernandez is powerless to stop.

    Fernandez puts his shot wide and Hewett manages to hold on his service game, much to his relief.

  14. Alcaraz holdspublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 1-1 Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz is outplaying Daniil Medvedev so far in the rallies as a deep, powerful forehand opens up a 40-0 lead.

    He holds to love as the Russian goes long with a backhand.

  15. Medvedev holdspublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev 1-0 Alcaraz*

    Carlos Alcaraz steps into a backhand down the line but finds the net, before going wide with a return forehand.

    Daniil Medvedev holds but he had to work hard for that.

    Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehandImage source, Getty Images
  16. Fernandez holdspublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 12 July

    Fernandez 6-4 4-6 1-0 Hewett*

    Alfie Hewett makes a promising start to the third set but Gustavo Fernandez immediately responds with a clever forehand shot.

    Fernandez's shot into the corner and then sweeping forehand seals the game for the Argentine after Hewett fails to convert a break point.

  17. Postpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 0-0 Alcaraz

    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    The Centre Court crowd have been a bit reluctant to pick out a favourite in matches over the fortnight.

    But there's absolutely no doubt who they are supporting in this semi-final.

    Every point won by Carlos Alcaraz is welcomed with a huge cheer.

    It could be a long day for Daniil Medvedev.

  18. Break point savedpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 0-0 Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz flashes a backhand winner across court for a second deuce - shot the match so far.

    The defending champion then outplays Daniil Medvedev in a rally to gain break point before overcooking a forehand.

    Deuce again.

  19. Deucepublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 12 July

    *Medvedev 0-0 Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehandImage source, Getty Images

    Carlos Alcaraz comes out on top in the first rally of the match as a backhand in the corner opens up the court, before smashing a forehand winner.

    Daniil Medvedev's big serve gets him to game point before Alcaraz's fine backhand down the line bring deuce.

  20. Postpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 12 July

    Medvedev v Alcaraz

    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    BBC presenter Clare Balding has just had a bit of a fright!

    After doing a bit of pre-match presenting, she turns to head back to the studio, and with her back turned, one of Daniil Medvedev's practice serves hits her on the head.

    No damage done, though, as she turns around and laughs!