'Novak is playing great'published at 21:10 British Summer Time 8 July
*Rune 3-6 4-6 2-4 Djokovic
John McEnroe
Three-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV
I actually feel he’s is playing great. He’s looking like Novak Djokovic to me.
Summary
Watch live coverage of day eight of Wimbledon (UK only)
Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic easily beats Holger Rune 6-3 6-4 6-2 to reach quarter-finals
Taylor Fritz stuns fourth seed Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 6-3
Elena Rybakina through to quarter-finals after Anna Kalinskaya retires when trailing 6-3 3-0
Rybakina will play Elina Svitolina next, while Jelena Ostapenko faces Barbora Krejcikova
Ninth seed Alex de Minaur awaits Djokovic after 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-3 win over Arthur Fils
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'Novak is playing great'published at 21:10 British Summer Time 8 July
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9pm and there is a small group of fans sitting under umbrellas in the rain on Henman Hill watching the Djokovic v Rune match on the big screen while inside a very large group of seats to the right of the royal box have been vacant the whole match. Let the fans in to use them!!!!
David Howe, Tavistock, Devon
Postpublished at 21:09 British Summer Time 8 July
*Rune 3-6 3-5 2-4 Djokovic
A gritty game from Novak Djokovic who holds serve to nip any momentum Holger Rune might be trying to build in the bud.
Postpublished at 21:07 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 3-5 2-3 Djokovic*
A break point chance for Holger Rune, but a superb serve and volley from Novak Djokovic hauls it back to deuce for a second time.
Deucepublished at 21:05 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 3-5 2-3 Djokovic*
Another slip from Novak Djokovic allows Holger Rune to win the point and force deuce on the Serb's serve.
Postpublished at 21:03 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 3-5 2-3 Djokovic*
A frantic rally ends up with Novak Djokovic tumbling on to the turf as he attempts a backhand in the corner of the court, leaving Holger Rune with a simple finish to the point.
That will have tested his knees. 30 all.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 21:00 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 3-5 2-3 Djokovic*
Here's that racquet head I was referring to a few moments ago. Not sure All England Club would permit that.
Anyway, Novak Djokovic continues to serve a break up.
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Is it me or are there more under hit drop shots this year?
Anon.
Postpublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 3-5 2-3 Djokovic*
A service game to love for Holger Rune. That will give him a bit of confidence.
Postpublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 8 July
*Rune 3-6 3-5 1-3 Djokovic
For anyone with young children, you may be au fait with the programme 'Go Jetters' on CBeebies.
There's a Wimbledon episode being aired on daily basis at the moment where Centre Court ends up being hijacked by the 'baddie' called Grandmaster Glitch. He uses a special three pronged racquet to attempt to beat his opponents.
It's felt like Djokovic has been using something in this match.
'Djokovic will make you pay'published at 20:55 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 4-6 1-2 Djokovic*
Nick Kyrgios
Australian tennis player on BBC TVIf Rune was to win this match I would expect him to be inside the court. He’s just been too defensive, hasn’t been serving great and Djokovic will make you pay.
That's how important a good start is.
Postpublished at 20:51 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 3-5 1-2 Djokovic*
Novak Djokovic castigates himself for missing a simple shot as he advanced to the net. Holger Rune manages to hold.
Here's how Djokovic reacted when he took that second set.
Media caption, 'Staring down Holger's army!' - Djokovic wins second set
'Not fun for Rune'published at 20:49 British Summer Time 8 July
*Rune 3-6 4-6 0-2 Djokovic
Nick Kyrgios
Australian tennis player on BBC TVIt’s not a fun place to be for Rune. He doesn’t know what to do.
The crowd are doing everything possible to keep Holger out here.
Postpublished at 20:49 British Summer Time 8 July
*Rune 3-6 4-6 0-2 Djokovic
Novak Djokovic double faults twice to go from 40 to love to 40-30 before his coaching team tell him to keep his head higher on serve. He promptly takes the game.
Djokovic edging closer to the quarter-finals. Has Holger Rune got anything left to give?
'Rune looks bewildered'published at 20:44 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 4-6 0-1 Djokovic*
John McEnroe
Three-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TVArguably the weakest part of Rune’s game is his return.
He looks bewildered out there.
Djokovic breakspublished at 20:43 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 4-6 0-1 Djokovic*
This match is moving along at a pace.
Holger Rune is hasty with his serve again and gives Novak Djokovic three break points. The Serb takes the second of them.
An early break.
Game and second set - Djokovicpublished at 20:36 British Summer Time 8 July
*Rune 3-6 4-6 Djokovic
Image source, Getty ImagesMedia caption, 'Staring down Holgar's army!' - Djokovic wins second set
Novak Djokovic glances up to the crowd, puts his lips together and shushes the Holger Rune fans after he banks the second set.
A long way back for the Dane from here.
Set point - Djokovicpublished at 20:35 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 4-5 Djokovic*
Advantage Novak Djokovic after a crisp, clean backhand straight down the line.
Deucepublished at 20:35 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 4-5 Djokovic*
Novak Djokovic saves it. This is a big game in the context of this match.
Break point Runepublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 8 July
Rune 3-6 4-5 Djokovic*
"Runnnnnneeee" roar the crowd.
A rally ends up with Novak Djokovic striking the net, and the Dane has a break-point chance at 30-40.
Can he convert?
