Wimbledon briefing: Day five recap, Saturday's order of play and Djokovic's ton
Saturday's action will include milestone-chasing Novak Djokovic, reigning women's champion Barbora Krejcikova and men's number one Jannik Sinner.
Here, the PA news agency looks back at Friday's action and previews day six of the Championships.
Emma Raducanu reminded the tennis world what a special talent she is before her Wimbledon hopes were ended with a narrow loss to world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
The 22-year-old played some electrifying tennis under the roof on Centre Court but was unable to apply the finishing touches, eventually going down 7-6 (6) 6-4 after exactly two hours.
Sabalenka was impressed, saying: 'She played such incredible tennis and she pushed me really hard to get this win.
'I'm super happy to see her healthy and back on track. I'm pretty sure that she will be back in the top 10 soon.'
But home hopes in the singles at Wimbledon are not over.
British number threes Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie delighted Court One earlier in the day to reach the fourth round.
Kartal achieved a career first when she dismantled French qualifier Diane Parry to make the last 16 of a grand slam for the first time.
And Norrie followed her lead, knocking out Italy's Mattia Bellucci in straight sets to set up a clash with Chilean qualifier Nicolas Jarry.
For the first time this week, there will be no British players in action in either of the senior singles draws.
But there are plenty playing in the various doubles tournaments, plus the junior competitions start with 16-year-olds Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic – who both appeared in the women's singles draw this year for the first time – starting their girls' singles campaigns on Court 12.
Among the doubles players will be Sonay Kartal, who teams up with fellow Briton Jodie Burrage the day before playing her fourth-round singles tie against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
While the outcome of Novak Djokovic against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic may be in little doubt, a victory for the seven-time champion on Saturday would bring up a major milestone.
Djokovic is one victory away from 100 match wins at the Championships, a feat so far managed only by Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer.
The 38-year-old knocked out his Davis Cup team-mate the last time they met – in SW19 three years ago – and has won all three career meetings.
And with Djokovic stating that this tournament is likely to be his best chance of gaining the grand slam title he needs for a record-breaking 25th success, Kecmanovic will require an inspired display to be the last Serb standing.
Centre Court (from 1.30pm)Jannik Sinner (1) v Pedro MartinezIga Swiatek (8) v Danielle CollinsNovak Djokovic (6) v Miomir Kecmanovic
Court One (from 1pm)Mirra Andreeva (7) v Hailey BaptisteBarbora Krejcikova (17) v Emma Navarro (10)Ben Shelton (10) v Marton Fucsovics
Overcast, with a maximum temperature of 22C, according to the Met Office.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
35 minutes ago
- The Independent
Cameron Norrie the last Briton standing at Wimbledon after gruelling five-setter
Tennis Norrie had a match point in the third set but recovered from losing two tie-breaks to progress into the last eight.
Scottish Sun
37 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Cam Norrie's fuming Wimbledon rival Nicolas Jarry squares up to him as Brit wins epic to set up potential Alcaraz clash
Jarry threatened a comeback by booming down more than 40 aces CAM ON THEN Cam Norrie's fuming Wimbledon rival Nicolas Jarry squares up to him as Brit wins epic to set up potential Alcaraz clash Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CAMERON NORRIE struggled into the Wimbledon quarter finals after a four-hour, five-set slogfest that saw his opponent Nicolas Jarry go on a TOPLESS rant to the umpire then square up to Norrie at the end. Norrie, 29, beat towering Chilean qualifier Jarry 6-3 7-6 6-7 6-7 6-3 on Court One in four hours and 27 minutes to remain the only male Brit still in the competition. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Cameron Norrie beat Nicolas Jarry in five sets Credit: Getty 6 Norrie fell to the turf in celebration after Jarry netted a volley on match point Credit: PA It was the longest match of Norrie's professional career, and just the fifth time he had played in a contest that lasted over four hours, celebrating by lying on the floor with his tongue out. The South African-born player also became just the fourth British man in the Open Era to reach the last eight at Wimbledon on multiple occasions, joining the likes of Andy Murray, Tim Henman and Roger Taylor. Winning his ninth match in ten No1 Court outings, Norrie now has the chance to match his best run at SW19 after reaching the semis in 2022. It was not a convincing display, with Norrie relying on 143-ranked Jarry to constantly make mistakes to avoid his serve being broken. But Jarry appeared to be irate about the time Norrie took between his serves, and let rip at the umpire without his shirt on during a break between the second and third set. At the end of the match, Jarry then squared up to Norrie and carried on complaining before storming off the court. The Chilean moaned to the umpire: 'What is the rule? It is your interpretation, it isn't good. Is it normal to do that when it affects the other player? Do you intervene or do I have to suck it? 'It doesn't matter the reason. It's not intentional but you have to apply the code. He can stop doing it, it is not a nervous tick, it is something he can control. That doesn't make it correct. 'I just have to suck it because he always does it? That's the reason I have to play with something that affects me. It can be changed. 'If there is not a rule then tell me and I cannot do anything about it.' Norrie will not be bothered, but he knows he must up his game if he is to seriously compete for the top gong next weekend. Norrie came into this clash full of confidence, while Jarry was also in fine form off the back of six straight wins. Chilean Jarry – standing at 6ft7 – was at a career-high No.16 in the PIF ATP Rankings as recently as May 2024, but struggled over the past 12 months after being diagnosed with vestibular neuritis, an inner ear disorder caused by a viral infection. He is slowly getting back to his best, and proved that in the first set with a run of stunning 130mph aces that Norrie struggled to deal with. The pivotal moment came in the eighth game as Norrie finally broke Jarry's serve to go 5-3 up before sealing the first set. Norrie has lost a Grand Slam match to a player ranked as low as No. 143 Jarry twice before, both at Roland Garros – to No. 273 Elliot Benchetrit in the 1st round in 2019 and to No. 153 Daniel Elahi Galan in the 1st round in 2020. He was determined not to let that happen a third time, but Norrie continued to slog his way through the second set, preferring to let Jarry make mistakes rather than take the initiative himself. Midway through the second set, Jarry had 20 winners and 20 unforced errors. Norrie in comparison had just seven winners and five unforced errors. Still, Norrie's cautious approach worked as he prevailed in a tie-break that was gift-wrapped once again by Jarry's sloppiness. Jarry continued to push – his impressive service game forcing Norrie to 5-5 in the decisive third set before edging a 7-6 tie-break win that suggested this would go the distance. A carbon-copy fourth set and third successive tie-break saw Jarry push Norrie to his limits again to level the match at 2-2, Norrie this time the one making the mistakes. Norrie finally got some momentum in the fifth, breaking Jarry to go 2-0 up before nicking a gruelling ten-minute third game to take it to 3-0 then serving it out. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. 6 Cameron Norrie was made to work hard by Nicolas Jarry Credit: Getty 6 Norrie, 29, was put through his paces by his qualifier opponent Credit: PA 6 Nicolas Jarry was playing his seventh match of the tournament having come through qualifying Credit: EPA 6
The Sun
37 minutes ago
- The Sun
Cam Norrie's fuming Wimbledon rival Nicolas Jarry squares up to him as Brit wins epic to set up potential Alcaraz clash
CAMERON NORRIE struggled into the Wimbledon quarter finals after a four-hour, five-set slogfest that saw his opponent Nicolas Jarry go on a TOPLESS rant to the umpire then square up to Norrie at the end. Norrie, 29, beat towering Chilean qualifier Jarry 6-3 7-6 6-7 6-7 6-3 on Court One in four hours and 27 minutes to remain the only male Brit still in the competition. 6 6 It was the longest match of Norrie's professional career, and just the fifth time he had played in a contest that lasted over four hours, celebrating by lying on the floor with his tongue out. The South African-born player also became just the fourth British man in the Open Era to reach the last eight at Wimbledon on multiple occasions, joining the likes of Andy Murray, Tim Henman and Roger Taylor. Winning his ninth match in ten No1 Court outings, Norrie now has the chance to match his best run at SW19 after reaching the semis in 2022. It was not a convincing display, with Norrie relying on 143-ranked Jarry to constantly make mistakes to avoid his serve being broken. But Jarry appeared to be irate about the time Norrie took between his serves, and let rip at the umpire without his shirt on during a break between the second and third set. At the end of the match, Jarry then squared up to Norrie and carried on complaining before storming off the court. The Chilean moaned to the umpire: 'What is the rule? It is your interpretation, it isn't good. Is it normal to do that when it affects the other player? Do you intervene or do I have to suck it? 'It doesn't matter the reason. It's not intentional but you have to apply the code. He can stop doing it, it is not a nervous tick, it is something he can control. That doesn't make it correct. 'I just have to suck it because he always does it? That's the reason I have to play with something that affects me. It can be changed. 'If there is not a rule then tell me and I cannot do anything about it.' Norrie will not be bothered, but he knows he must up his game if he is to seriously compete for the top gong next weekend. Norrie came into this clash full of confidence, while Jarry was also in fine form off the back of six straight wins. Chilean Jarry – standing at 6ft7 – was at a career-high No.16 in the PIF ATP Rankings as recently as May 2024, but struggled over the past 12 months after being diagnosed with vestibular neuritis, an inner ear disorder caused by a viral infection. He is slowly getting back to his best, and proved that in the first set with a run of stunning 130mph aces that Norrie struggled to deal with. The pivotal moment came in the eighth game as Norrie finally broke Jarry's serve to go 5-3 up before sealing the first set. Norrie has lost a Grand Slam match to a player ranked as low as No. 143 Jarry twice before, both at Roland Garros – to No. 273 Elliot Benchetrit in the 1st round in 2019 and to No. 153 Daniel Elahi Galan in the 1st round in 2020. He was determined not to let that happen a third time, but Norrie continued to slog his way through the second set, preferring to let Jarry make mistakes rather than take the initiative himself. Midway through the second set, Jarry had 20 winners and 20 unforced errors. Norrie in comparison had just seven winners and five unforced errors. Still, Norrie's cautious approach worked as he prevailed in a tie-break that was gift-wrapped once again by Jarry's sloppiness. Jarry continued to push – his impressive service game forcing Norrie to 5-5 in the decisive third set before edging a 7-6 tie-break win that suggested this would go the distance. A carbon-copy fourth set and third successive tie-break saw Jarry push Norrie to his limits again to level the match at 2-2, Norrie this time the one making the mistakes. Norrie finally got some momentum in the fifth, breaking Jarry to go 2-0 up before nicking a gruelling ten-minute third game to take it to 3-0 then serving it out. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. 6 6 6 6
