Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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You won't find an Italian winner on this board. Matteo Berrettini came the closest three years ago, but lost in the final to Novak Djokovic, while Lorenzo Musetti has now become the fourth Italian to make the men's singles semi-finals at Wimbledon.

Jannik Sinner was another beaten by Djokovic, in last year' semi-finals, and the other Italian to reach the final four was Nicola Pietrangeli back in 1960.

But Jasmine Paolini is still on course to become the first Italian to win the women's title and it could be the championships of all championships for Italy with potential success in the men's too.

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Wimbledon semi-finalist Lorenzo Musetti has an added motivation to achieve on the court after recently becoming a father for the first time.

The Italian believes his role as a dad has helped him to mature on the court too.

"Don't stress too much, just enjoy the moment," is Musetti's advice on parenthood.

I wonder if he'll be able to follow that advice when he steps out on to Centre Court for his last four tie with Novak Djokovic today?

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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After being involved in the longest women's semi-final in Wimbledon history yesterday you could have forgiven Jasmine Paolini for taking a bit of a breather.

But she has a Grand Slam final to look forward to, her second in the space of less than two months after she became the first female since Serena Williams in 2016 to reach the French Open final and then back that up by getting to the Wimbledon final.

She only won three games in a chastening loss to Iga Swiatek in Paris and faces 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic in Saturday's final on Centre Court.

As you'd expect, the hugely popular Paolini was smiling through her hitting session at Aorangi Park earlier today, going through a range of practice drills, including plenty of work on the two-handed backhand and serves.

Will it be an Italian in both the women's and men's finals?

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Just over five weeks on from undergoing knee surgery, Novak Djokovic is still very much in the hunt for a sixth Wimbledon title in seven years.

The 37-year-old has been sporting a knee support in each of his matches at SW19 over the past couple of weeks but appears to be moving freely enough to continue his charge for a 25th Grand Slam title.

Djokovic was boosted by a walkover in his quarter-final tie on Wednesday after Australian Alex de Minaur withdrew due to a hip injury.

An extra day of recovery could prove key as Djokovic looks to match Roger Federer's tally of eight Wimbledon titles.

Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC One

Lorenzo Musetti has troubled Novak many times.

They played five sets at the French Open and it went to three o’clock in the morning. I wouldn’t say it was an epic as the final set was convincing from Djokovic.

Musetti has beaten Djokovic on the clay in Monte Carlo and he has a game which is very creative and artistic - he has wonderful hand skills.

Musetti is so light on his feet and he is like an artist, he is someone who paints a picture out there.

John McEnroe
Three-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

The first part is the feeling when Lorenzo Musetti walks out there, can he replicate what he has done to get here?

Then you start to believe do I have a chance of winning this? There will be a lot going on in Musetti's head.

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Lorenzo Musetti is enjoying the summer of his life after reaching a first career Grand Slam semi-final.

The 22-year-old is part of a wave of emerging talent from Italy, with compatriot Jannik Sinner ranked number one in the world and Jasmine Paolini set to feature in the women's singles final at Wimbledon.

Musetti also has his sights set on the final at SW19 but he has already far exceeded his previous best run at a Grand Slam.

Before this campaign, Musetti had never gone beyond the fourth round of at a major event - reaching that stage in 2019 and 2021 at the French Open - and his previous best at Wimbledon was a third round exit last year.

His next challenge comes in the shape of 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Musetti has lost five of his previous six encounters with Djokovic, including a five-set defeat at this year's French Open, however, they are yet to meet on grass.

"Against him [Djokovic] you are probably more stressed because he's probably the best player ever or one of the best players ever," Musetti said.

"You walk on court with a different mentality. I think if I play in a certain way, I could have my shot in the next round."

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During Novak Djokovic's practice round yesterday his children were on hand to give him a few tips.

The Serb praised the All England Club in allowing his kids to join him on the practice courts, "Wimbledon are very nice to allow my children to be around," he said.

"First of all having the family here is a blessing. It is not just my favourite tournament to play, but it's also their favourite as they get to have courts to hit on.

"It releases some of the tension that builds-up around the end of the tournament."

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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The marketing slogan, which you can see at various points around the Wimbledon site, says "always like never before".

But there's something very familiar about the semi-finals as this is the fifth championships in a row that sees Novak Djokovic among the final four.

Indeed, of the 19 years he has played here, he has now made the semi-finals on an incredible 13 occasions, going on to reach nine finals, winning seven of them.

He has not suffered a semi-final defeat at Wimbledon since 2012, when he lost to Roger Federer, who then beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final.

Djokovic's first Wimbledon semi-final came in 2007, when today's opponent Lorenzo Musetti was only five years old. For the now-22-year-old, every match here is a new achievement as his run has already easily surpassed previous best Grand Slam performances, making the last 16 at the French Open twice.

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Men's singles finalist Carlos Alcaraz, speaking to Annabel Croft on Centre Court:

"Different conditions, but happy with my performance today. He was dominating the match and playing great tennis with his serves. It was difficult for me and he tried to pull out all the shots.

"It was helpful to be up 2-1 and after that I could enjoy the match. In general I think I played a good match."

On Medvedev:

"I tried to play long rallies and tried to play to the net as much as I can. I tried to not play his game.

"There were a few points that were really long rallies, but I tried to put my own game [on the match]. It was difficult to break the wall!"

On reaching consecutive Wimbledon finals:

"I feel like I am not new anymore.

"I know how I feel before the final I have been in this position before - I will try to do the things that I didn't do last year and be better.

"I will also try the things that went well - it will be a good day for Spanish people as well!"

Alcaraz jokingly referenced the Euros final [Spain v England]:

"I didn't say Spain was going to win."

Marion Bartoli
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

You could sense that since the beginning of the second set, Carlos Alcaraz was finding his groove and exposing what Daniil Medvedev was producing on the court.

Once those groundstrokes are firing, he is so difficult to beat.

Once again he is in the final. We all said before the semi-final line-up that there would be a rematch from last year's final.

One player is already through to the final, we will see if Novak Djokovic can beat Lorenzo Musetti.

We're just gathering Carlos Alcaraz's post-match interview on Centre Court, but in the meantime you can watch the Spaniard's winning moment below.

Todd Woodbridge
Former Wimbledon doubles champion on BBC TV

It wasn’t the greatest of starts, Alcaraz had to find his way back into that and by the finish of it he was at his highest level.

Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Carlos Alcaraz opens his arms out wide and lets out a huge roar before showing his appreciation to the crowd on Centre Court who have jumped out of their seats.

He is one win away from defending his Wimbledon title.

Daniil Medvedev goes into the net to give Carlos Alcaraz match point.

Carlos Alcaraz moves to 30-0 with more textbook serve and volleying.

The Spaniard then goes long with a forehand, before losing an exchange at the net.

At 30-30 Medvedev has hope.

A stunning return winner from Carlos Alcaraz brings him to 0-30 before Daniil Medvedev finds two first serves to even the score.

Medvedev holds as Alcaraz goes agonisingly into the net, before going long with a forehand across court.

A vital hold for the Russian, but now Alcaraz will serve for the match.

Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

Come on Carlitos," are the shrieks from the crowd.

The defending champion is one game away from another Wimbledon final.

Marion Bartoli
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

We always emphasise the attacking game of Carlos Alcaraz but his defensive skills are absolutely extraordinary.