Wimbledon 2023 LIVE: Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt play twice as Novak Djokovic wins

Environmental protesters from the Just Stop Oil group disrupted play on Court 18 on a dramatic day three at Wimbledon.

The protesters ran onto the court during a match between Grigor Dimitrov and Sho Shimabukuro and threw orange-coloured confetti and a jigsaw onto the grass, before one activist sat down on the court. In a statement, Just Stop Oil said: “We can’t leave it to the next generation to pick up the pieces.”

Deborah Wilde, 68, a retired teacher from London, who was one of the protesters who ran on the court shortly after 2.10pm, said: “I’m just an ordinary grandmother in resistance to this government’s policy of serving us new oil and gas licences. In normal circumstances this sort of disruption would be entirely unacceptable, but these aren’t normal circumstances. We’ve just had the hottest June on record, breaking the previous record by nearly a whole degree! We don’t need Hawk-eye to see that our government issuing over 100 new fossil fuel licences is a very bad line-call.”

On the court, Novak Djokovic produced more brilliance to dispatch a spirited Jordan Thompson, with the record-equalling eighth title at SW19 still on course. Italian Jannik Sinner faces Diego Schwartzman. Meanwhile, women’s No 1 seed Iga Swiatek eased past Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo.

Relive day three at the Championships, plus scores and results below:

Wimbledon 2023 LIVE: Latest scores and updates

• Just Stop Oil protester interrupts play on Court 18 at Wimbledon

• The Wimbledon crowd booed as the protesters stormed the court throwing orange confetti and jigsaw pieces

• Wimbledon order of play and Wednesday’s schedule

• Where to watch Wimbledon 2023: TV channel guide and schedule

• Wimbledon weather forecast for Wednesday

• Andy Murray confident in Wimbledon chances after getting Roger Federer approval

• The key ingredient making Carlos Alcaraz tennis’ next best showman after Wimbledon win

• How much does a day at Wimbledon cost?

• The two sides of Novak Djokovic show how Wimbledon champion has achieved perfection

Anyone for queueing? The patient wait that defines the spirit of Wimbledon

Wednesday 5 July 2023 20:30 , Mike Jones

July arrives, and Wimbledon comes alive. Down the hill from the hustle and bustle of the town, and across Church Road from the All England Club, lies Wimbledon Park – and for two weeks, it is no ordinary public space.

Wimbledon’s daily queue is perhaps as synonymous with the tournament as the top-tier tennis itself. Since 1922, legions of fans have joined the back of the line in anticipation of prising a highly-valued grounds pass. In an era where sporting hospitality is on the rise (granted, Wimbledon offers plenty of pomp) and demand from the general public frequently outstrips tickets, Wimbledon’s humble queue offers something extremely rare.

Unlucky in the public ballot? This is your second chance. What’s more, with 500 tickets available for each of Centre Court, Court 1 and Court 2 every day, you are in fact the maker of your own destiny.

Anyone for queueing? The patient wait that defines the spirit of Wimbledon

The two sides of Novak Djokovic show how Wimbledon champion has achieved perfection

Wednesday 5 July 2023 20:25 , Mike Jones

The feverish roar from Novak Djokovic eventually arrived deep into the second set. Jordan Thompson caught the Serbian’s attention with rare consistency from his serve, so routinely bludgeoned toward the champion at over 130mph. But despite 21 aces for the Australian, it is Djokovic’s ability to dance on Centre Court, switching between fire and ice, that makes his game at Wimbledon almost perfect, as proven by this straight-sets (6-3, 7-6, 7-5).

A breeze swept across Centre Court just after 5pm, boosting the hopes of the heavy-hitting Thompson, aiming to end one of the great sporting streaks of the modern era: 29 consecutive wins since 2017, with fortress Centre Court not breached since 2013.

Djokovic has wrestled even the most ardent Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal fans into submission in the exhausting debate surrounding who is the greatest man to ever pick up a racket. Yet the appreciation for this titan shines brighter than ever.

The two sides of Novak Djokovic equal Wimbledon perfection

Heather Watson suffers first-round exit against impressive Barbora Krejcikova

Wednesday 5 July 2023 20:21 , Mike Jones

British number five Heather Watson exited Wimbledon in round one after a 6-2 7-5 defeat to 10th seed Barbora Krejcikova.

Watson made the fourth round in 2022, her best run at the All England Club, and enjoyed herself on Court One last summer but it was a different story this time.

Former French Open winner Krejcikova showed her growing confidence on grass with a dominant display to send the home favourite packing after one hour and 38 minutes.

Heather Watson suffers first-round exit against impressive Barbora Krejcikova

Long live the wildcard: Arthur Fery produces a Wimbledon moment even in defeat

Wednesday 5 July 2023 20:17 , Mike Jones

Perhaps when he is old and grey, Arthur Fery will still remember the sound – the sincerity in the cheers, the warmth in the applause as the crowd welcomed him to Wimbledon. There he was: the world No 391 with a boyish face on a man’s frame, his bag a flash of red against the pristine green turf as he led out the world No 3, Daniil Medvedev, for the toughest of opening tasks at the grass-court slam.

“Definitely haven’t had that before,” the 20-year-old Briton would reflect later in the day. “Walking out to a packed Court 1, that was super special. I definitely couldn’t really get ready for that, no matter what I did before.”

It didn’t take long for the first of many, many, “Come on, Arthur!”s to echo down from the stands (thankfully there were no ironic “Come on, Tim!”s), that initial call acknowledged by Fery with a vigorous nod of the head, before whistles rung around the arena. There was even a charm in the youthful exuberance with which he skipped to the baseline, after standing face to face with Medvedev for the toin coss, where the Russian towered over the wildcard.

Long live the wildcards and the Wimbledon moments they bring

Jodie Burrage vows to learn from ‘brutal’ Centre Court debut

Wednesday 5 July 2023 20:13 , Mike Jones

Jodie Burrage admitted nerves got the better of her on her Centre Court debut as she tumbled out of Wimbledon in front of David Beckham.

Former England captain Beckham watched from the Royal Box as Britain’s Burrage was routed 6-0 6-2 by Russian 11th seed Daria Kasatkina.

“It was a good experience. Obviously not the result that I wanted. The first set was pretty brutal,” said Burrage, 24.

Jodie Burrage vows to learn from ‘brutal’ Centre Court debut

Jodie Burrage has Centre Court debut to forget against Daria Kasatkina

Wednesday 5 July 2023 20:08 , Mike Jones

Britain’s Jodie Burrage endured a nightmare Centre Court debut as she tumbled out of Wimbledon at the hands of Daria Kasatkina.

The 24-year-old arrived with high hopes after reaching the Nottingham final last month and then knocking out Caty McNally on Monday for her first win at a grand slam and a likely place in the top 100.

But she found herself staring down the barrel of a humiliating ‘double-bagel’ in the second round after dropping the first set without winning a game.

Jodie Burrage has Centre Court debut to forget against Daria Kasatkina

Arrests made after two Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt play at Wimbledon

Wednesday 5 July 2023 20:03 , Mike Jones

Two protesters have been arrested after disrupting Wimbledon by throwing orange-coloured confetti and jigsaw pieces on Court 18.

Tournament organisers announced on Twitter the pair were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage after running on to the court during a match between Grigor Dimitrov and Sho Shimabukuro.

The Metropolitan Police said on Twitter that a man and a woman were in custody after the incident.

Just Stop Oil has named the activists as Deborah Wilde and Simon Milner-Edwards.

Arrests made after two Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt play at Wimbledon

The two sides of Novak Djokovic

Wednesday 5 July 2023 20:02 , Jack Rathborn

The feverish roar from Novak Djokovic eventually arrived deep into the second set. Jordan Thompson caught the Serbian’s attention with rare consistency from his serve, so routinely bludgeoned toward the champion at over 130mph. But despite 21 aces for the Australian, it is Djokovic’s ability to dance on Centre Court, switching between fire and ice, that makes his game at Wimbledon almost perfect, as proven by this straight-sets (6-3, 7-6, 7-5).

A breeze swept across Centre Court just after 5pm, boosting the hopes of the heavy-hitting Thompson, aiming to end one of the great sporting streaks of the modern era: 29 consecutive wins since 2017, with fortress Centre Court not breached since 2013.

Djokovic has wrestled even the most ardent Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal fans into submission in the exhausting debate surrounding who is the greatest man to ever pick up a racket. Yet the appreciation for this titan shines brighter than ever.

Read the full report from Jack Rathborn on Centre Court:

The two sides of Novak Djokovic equal Wimbledon perfection

Stefanos Tsitsipas wins five-set epic against Dominic Thiem

Wednesday 5 July 2023 20:00 , Mike Jones

Stefanos Tsitsipas has triumphed in a ‘pretty stressful’ five-set thriller against Dominic Thiem. After nearly four hours on court Tsitipas won a final set tiebreak to get through 3-6 7-6 (7-1) 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 6-6 (10-8).

He now plays Andy Murray in the second round which will be another challenge in itself.

“I’m not expecting anyone to support me,” he joked in his post-match interview. “Hopefully, I can bring out my best game. He’s a tough competitor.”

Katie Boulter expects security to be stepped up after protests at Wimbledon

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:58 , Mike Jones

Katie Boulter expects Wimbledon to beef up their security after her first-round match with Daria Saville was disrupted by the second Just Stop Oil protest of the day.

The British number one was on Court 18 when an activist ran on and threw orange confetti and jigsaw pieces just two hours after two people had done the same thing.

It came at a tricky moment for her as she trailed 4-2 in a first-set tie-break, but, having helped with the clean-up operation on the court, Boulter won the first nine points after the resumption which set up a 7-6 (4) 6-2 victory.

Katie Boulter expects security to be stepped up after protests at Wimbledon

Katie Boulter maintains focus after protest to reach second round at Wimbledon

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:54 , Mike Jones

British number one Katie Boulter did not allow another Just Stop Oil protest to get in her way of a place in the second round at Wimbledon after a comfortable victory over Daria Saville.

Boulter was trailing 4-2 in the first-set tie-break when a protester ran on to Court 18 and threw orange confetti and jigsaw pieces just two hours after a first protest on the same court.

But after a small delay, Boulter won the following five points to claim the first set and then raced through the second set to claim a 7-6 (4) 6-2 win against her Australian opponent.

Katie Boulter maintains focus after protest to reach second round at Wimbledon

Wimbledon LIVE: Novak Djokovic defeats Jordan Thompson in straight sets

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:48 , Mike Jones

Novak Djokovic continues to break record and reach landmarks. He’s aiming for a fifth Wimbledon title in a row this year. Will he achieve it?

Wimbledon LIVE: Novak Djokovic defeats Jordan Thompson in straight sets

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:42 , Mike Jones

Post match reaction from Novak Djokovic who said: “He [Jordan Thompson] was a bit unlucky in the second set. He played a great match he deserves a round of applause.

“Centre Court of Wimbledon has been the most special court in our history. We know the tradition and how far it dates back, it sounds like a cliche.

“But I try to marvel every moment I spend on the court, it's a huge privilege, at this age, I try to push forward with these young guns. So far, so good, we have a special relationship with this place.”

Wimbledon LIVE: Novak Djokovic defeats Jordan Thompson in straight sets

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:41 , Mike Jones

What a game from these two. The scoreline doesn’t reflect the closeness of the contest but Novak Djokovic is a serious winner. He’s a true champion and digs in whenever things get tough.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:39 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 5-7 Novak Djokovic

Djokovic despatches Thompson’s second serve with a whip of a forehand that flies past the Australian and gives the Serb the opening point. Thompson responds by winning the next rally but he lets Djokovic in again with a shot that goes long. 15-30.

Djokovic manages to stretch and get a serve down the T over the net but Thompson’s half volley flick brings him the point. Djokovic finally gets a break (and match) point with a forehand passing winner.

Thompson serves wide, Djokovic returns. There’s a volley from Thompson, a lob from Djokovic, Thompson smashes but Djokovic gets it back. The rally develops into a backhand clash with Djokovic going short and Thompson finding the net!

Game, set and match Novak Djokovic!

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:33 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 5-6 Novak Djokovic

Hold to love. At this point in the match, that is spectacular from Novak Djokovic. He’s the Wimbledon champion and hasn’t been beaten on Centre Court in 10 years for a reason.

Jordan Thompson has another pressure filled service game coming up.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:30 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 5-5 Novak Djokovic*

Thompson holds! He wins a battle at the net with Djokovic whose final lob goes long then the Australian lands a wonderful serve and volley to stay in the set.

All square once again.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:29 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 4-5 Novak Djokovic

There’s a bit of luck for the Australian as he clips the tape and gets the ball to bobble onto Djokovic’s side of court. Djokovic just has a rye smile on his face.

Thompson misses his first serve and sets up an interesting rally. There’s some indeterminate bounce as the players trade backhand blows with Djokovic coming out on top.

30-30.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:27 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 4-5 Novak Djokovic

Okay then. Here we go. The most pressure filled service game of Jordan Thompson’s evening. He’s been fantastic so far, can he continue it?

Thompson targets the forehand and is met with a spanking return that brings Djokovic the first point. Thompson replys with a serve and drop volley winner.

15-15.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:24 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 4-5 Novak Djokovic

Ruthless. Thompson manages to keep a rapid smash in play but Djokovic lets the ball bounce and effortlessly smashes it down to win the point.

Thompson is slightly off the mark with a wristy backhand which lands over the back of court and Djokovic goes on to take the game with a beautiful winner down the line.

Thompson now needs to hold serve to stay in the set.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:21 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 4-4 Novak Djokovic*

Thompson gets himself up to advantage but double faults for the second time in the match and brings the game back to deuce. Djokovic misses out on another second serve and gives the Australian the chance to rectify the earlier mistake.

He takes it! All square in the third set.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:18 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 3-4 Novak Djokovic

Djokovic’s big problem this evening has been the lack of opportunity to break. Thompson has only been broken once with Djokovic only having four break point chances in the match.

Thompson sends down his 20th ace to move 30-15 in front and follows it up with his 21st. There’s not much Djokovic can do with those.

He does, however, latch onto a bouncing second serve and whips a wonderful forehand past the Australian. Djokovic then smokes a backhand cross court shot at Thompson who sends the return out of play.

Deuce.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:13 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 3-4 Novak Djokovic

Incredible from Thompson, he’s pushed to the left side of court before needing to sprint back across and flick a volley in. Djokovic’s thinks the point is over but Thompson gets it back and wins the point!

Djokovic takes the next point but Thompson isn’t done. Another sprite storm across the court sets him up for a passing winner but Djokokic takes the game with an unreturnable serve.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:09 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 3-3 Novak Djokovic*

Thompson blazes himself in front with a strong serve but loses the battle of the slices as he’s eager to get to the net. Djokovic cuts behind the back of the ball and eases it past the Australian to get on the board.

A mistake from Djokovic then gets the reigning champion muttering to himself and Thompson compounds the issue by landing his 19th ace of the match.

Thompson holds.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:05 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 2-3 Novak Djokovic

Thompson believes himself to be in this match and is super frustrated to miss out on a 79 mph second serve from Djokovic. The reigning champion matches Thompson, though not as emphatically, and holds serve to love.

There’ll be a bit of fatigue coming into play now as Djokovic goes ahead.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 19:02 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 2-2 Novak Djokovic*

Breathe, exhale and go again. That’s the modus operandi for Jordan Thompson who flies through his next service game to draw level with Djokovic once again.

The third set feels eerily similar to the second one so far. No breaks of serve.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:59 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 1-2 Novak Djokovic

Oh wow. Twice Novak Djokovic misses out when trying to drop the ball over the net. He clips the tape and gives both points to Jordan Thompson.

Every time there’s a chance Thompson could go on to break, Djokovic has sent down an insanely good serve to get back in the game. 30-30.

Thompson lands a cross court forehand right in the corner but someone Djokovic gets it back and the Australian’s next shot finds the net. Djokovic then closes out the game.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:55 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 1-1 Novak Djokovic*

One of the big things going Jordan Thompson’s way is that the Centre Court crowd will be firmly behind him now. Djokovic is muttering away to himself after missing out on another return from serve but gets a point on the board after a tired looking forehand from Thompson finds the net. 15-15.

Thompson’s serve and volley is still effective though as he gets another drop volley winner to move in front. Djokovic is fully aware of the Aussie’s tactic and sprints up the court after returning the serve but this time Thompson hits the net with his volley effort.

The game continues to sway back and forth as an ace sends Thompson 40-30 up. Djokovic then misses out on a forehand winner and Thompson holds serve!

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:50 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 0-1 Novak Djokovic

How will Jordan Thompson respond to that deflating tiebreak? He needs to find Andy Murray levels of digging deep if he’s to overcome this two set deficit.

Djokovic serves off the third set and, as has been his way, starts with a hold to love.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:45 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 (4-7) Novak Djokovic

Djokovic bangs a big second serve down the middle which Thompson skews into the net. The world No. 2 has two set points but only needs one with an ace down the T line.

Thompson challenges it but there’s no hope and Djokovic takes the second set!

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:44 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-6 (4-5) Novak Djokovic*

Novak Djokovic makes now mistakes from his own serve and would like to take another point away from his opponent. Thompson needs to land his first serve.

He does and Djokovic’s return is pushed wide of the far side of court! 5-3 to the Serb. Thompson then goes wide and forces Djokovic into missing another return.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:41 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-6 (2-3) Novak Djokovic*

Thompson takes the first point when his serve troubles Djokovic but the reigning champion rattles quickly into the lead with two holds.

That’s a killer though! Thompson double faults with the pressure mounting. His misses his next serve too but Djokovic goes long and gifts the point to the Australian.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:38 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-6 Novak Djokovic

Three quarters of the court is shaded with the other quarter bathed in the low evening sun. Jordan Thompson collects his hat from the side of the court and prepares to face the Djokovic serve.

A backhand slice from Thompson hits the net and takes the Serb into a 30-0 lead before a lovely serve out wide gives Djokovic three attempts to force a tiebreak.

He misses the first one with a drop shot that’s pushed too wide but the second attempt goes his way.

The second set will be decided by a tiebreak. This is massive for Jordan Thompson, he’s got the skills to win it and needs to do so if he wants to beat Djokovic today.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:34 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-5 Novak Djokovic*

The crowd are loving this contest, they’re enjoying the guts from Thompson coming up to the net and every point he wins is met with cheers.

He’s swiftly through another game, yielding just one point and Djokovic has to hold serve once more.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:30 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 5-5 Novak Djokovic

If the match situation were to play on Novak Djokovic’s mind he doesn’t show it. An four aggressive serves bring him up to 40-15 with the point for Thompson a loose forehand that should have given Djokovic the game.

Instead Thompson hangs in and smokes a return of serve past the Serb to get up to 40-30. Djokovic then faults and the Australian peppers Djokovic’s backhand. He comes up to the net and draws level with a volley!

Deuce. Djokovic pings a serve - his second fastest of the match - down the T and moves ahead. Thompson miscues in the last rally and goes wide from a forehand down the line.

So close but Djokovic is level again!

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:24 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 5-4 Novak Djokovic*

This is another crucial match for Thompson. He’s held serve throughout the second set can he do so again? An ace is followed up but an overhead winner from the net. Good start.

Djokovic fails to unleash a backhand on one of Thompson second serves and drills the ball into the net instead. A lucky forehand whip then drops into Thompson’s side of court to keep Djokovic interested but Thompson wins the game with an ace!

Djokovic is serving to stay in the set.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:20 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 4-4 Novak Djokovic

Chance for Thompson. Djokovic misses his first serve at 40-30 and the Australian takes on the second. He then pushes up to the net and flicks the ball to the left side of court forcing Djokovic’s return from a tight angle into the net.

Djokovic moves back ahead with an overhead smash and yells out loud in celebration. He knows he’s in a battle with Thompson. The Aussie comes to the net once more but Djokovic back hands down the line and wins the game.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:14 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 4-3 Novak Djokovic*

You feel as though this is the game for Djokovic. He’s getting slightly lower to receive Thompson’s serve and is standing half a step further back behind the baseline.

Thompson brings out the serve and volley but for every point he scores Djokovic is also on the board. The Australian gets up to 40-30 with consecutive drop volleys but a lucky ballooning return from Djokovic clips the line and gets him up to deuce.

From there a miscued volley sets up a break point for Djokovic but Thompson responds with an ace to bring the game back to deuce.

Thompson’s serve to the body puts him up to advantage as Djokovic skews the return wide. Thompson holds serve with an ace. Great game and this is shaping up to be a brilliant set.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:08 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 3-3 Novak Djokovic

Rinse and repeat for Novak Djokovic. Hold of serve, back level in the set.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:04 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 3-2 Novak Djokovic*

Great hold by Thompson! He forces Djokovic into the net with a solid backhand before smoking a serve down the T which Djokovic pumps over the back.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:04 , Jack Rathborn

Here on Centre Court the crowd are starting to rally behind Thompson.

And Djokovic is irritated with his game at times, a scary slip on the grass luckily saw no jarring impact despite the crowd’s gasps.

Thompson’s serve is a potent weapon though, which is at least making Djokovic work and put together a clean game as each point develops on the Aussie’s serve.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 18:02 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 2-2 Novak Djokovic

Thompson’s net play is a bit frenetic as it’s hard to score a winning volley against Djokovic. He’s persisting with the tactic though and smashes an attempted lob past his opponent. The Australian moves to 30-15 with his 10th ace of the match but scuffs a backhand slice into the net to bring Djokovic level.

Djokovic sets up a break point by responding to Thompson’s volley and flicking the drop shot past the Australian. Thompson misses his first serve but follows his second up with a volley that brings the game to deuce.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:57 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 2-2 Novak Djokovic

Oh wow. Djokovic hurries Thompson into a looping a return of serve back over the net but misses out on a backhand winner by slapping in straight into th net.

A lovely passing winner from the Australian brings him to 30-30 and sets up his best chance to break Djokovic. Thompson screams in frustration when he comes up and smokes his volley into the net. The chance was there but he missed it.

Djokovic wins the next rally and takes the game.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:52 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 2-1 Novak Djokovic*

Thompson’s ace count is now up to eight. He’s pinning the ball to the T line from both sides of the court and Djokovic’s issues returning the ball continue.

The Australian flies up to 40-0 with another ace but misses his first serve and gets punished by a powerful backhand. Another missed serve from Thompson sees Djokovic draw him into another rally which goes the Serb’s way too.

Thompson takes the game as a lob shot from Djokovic goes long!

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:48 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 1-1 Novak Djokovic

Beautiful.

Thompson gets Djokovic’s serve back with a backhand but the Serb responds with a fizzing forehand down the line. Thompson took the first point of the game but the Serb closed the door quickly and holds serve.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:45 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-6 1-0 Novak Djokovic*

Novak Djokovic is smiling and having a great time out there despite needing to work out how best to handle Thompson’s serve. The Australian gets the second set going and utilises the wide serve to Djokovic’s forehand. It pays off and he claims the first game without too much trouble.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:41 , Jack Rathborn

*Jordan Thompson 3-6 Novak Djokovic

The most dispiriting thing about the match so far for Jordan Thompson is that he hasn’t had a sniff at breaking Djokovic’s serve. A late out call almost brings him a point but Djokovic challenges and hawkeye awards him the point.

Game and set! Djokovic takes the first set in just half an hour with no unforced errors.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:37 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 3-5 Novak Djokovic*

It’s clear that Thompson has developed this gameplan to get up to the net and take on Djokovic. He wins the first point on the eighth game with an overhead volley before striding up the court and volleying home another winner.

Combined with his six aces and Thompson may be on to something but Djokovic is taking enough points from him to nullify his good work.

Thompson holds to love.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:35 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 2-5 Novak Djokovic

Djokovic is clinical from his own serve. A brutal service game to love takes him to within one game of claiming the first set. Jordan Thompson hasn’t done a great deal wrong but his gameplan of serve and volley isn’t coming off as well as he’d like.

His approaches to the net from Djokovic’s serve also don’t yield the results he wants. Lots to think about for the Australian.

Wimbledon player responds to Just Stop Oil protest

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:34 , Jack Rathborn

Grigor Dimitrov responded to the Just Stop Oil protest on Court 18 after victory over Sho Shimabukuro: “Obviously it’s not pleasant. In the end of the day there is not much you can do. I think everyone in a way did their part as quick as possible.

“I mean, rain was coming so it was also a little bit fortunate to come off the court and have some time to, you know, kind of like regroup a little bit and, you know, shake it off.

“Yeah, I thought everything was just handled good. I think, yeah, after that when we came back on the court was just all good.”

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:32 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 2-4 Novak Djokovic*

Thompson has the chance to punish Djokovic for a lob that falls short. The goes for the overhead volley and spanks it out of play. The Australian is saved form a potential sticky situation by two fabulous serves that trouble Djokovic who misses the returns.

The Serb meets the next one with a solid hit though and belts it back at Thompson who comes up to the net. His volley is poor and gets powered past him to bring the game up to deuce.

Djokovic moves to advantage with a volley from the net and wins the break when a serve and volley from Thompson is pushed out of play.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:27 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 2-3 Novak Djokovic

Conclusive stuff from the defending champion who rattles through another game with a hold to love. Thompson drilled too many returns over the back to give the points to Djokovic.

He moves ahead once more.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:24 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 2-2 Novak Djokovic*

Thompson targets the Djokovic backhand from his serve and gets the Serb to ping the ball out of play. He follows up with a serve down the T line and quickly moves 30-0 ahead.

The Australian shoots through the game and draws back level in the set.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:21 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 1-2 Novak Djokovic

Thompson gets a little bit of joy with a couple of slices that Djokovic works into the net. The Serb is strong elsewhere though and takes another hold with an overhead smash.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:17 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 1-1 Novak Djokovic*

Game Thompson. He sends down a third ace of the game and finishes off with another serve and volley. That’ll boost the Australian’s confidence going forward.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:16 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 0-1 Novak Djokovic

With any match against one of the top seeds the first few services games gives the spectators a feeling of what to expect from the match. Will the favourite fly through or can they be challenged?

Jordan Thompson starts well. He’s got a quick serve and one that will put Djokovic under pressure. After giving away the first point Thompson utilises his serve and follows up with a volley to get on the board before getting himself ahead.

He goes for the same tactic but Djokovic is aware this time and punches a forehand winner across court to draw level. The Serb then gets a first break point but Thompson blazes an ace down the T to bring the game up to deuce.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:12 , Mike Jones

*Jordan Thompson 0-1 Novak Djokovic

The reigning Wimbledon champion has the opening serve. It’s a gentle loosener that Thompson returns setting up a drop shot as Djokovic comes to the net. Thompson tries to lob and just drops it over the back of court. That would have been some start for the Australian.

Instead, Djokovic flies to a hold of serve (to love no less) and gets the match off with a win.

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:06 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 0-0 Novak Djokovic

The players head onto court to loud cheers and applause. Thompson is ranked 70th in the world and has never made it past the third round at Wimbledon.

His first round match went five sets with the Australian pulling through. Can he do so again against Djokovic this evening?

Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:04 , Mike Jones

Jordan Thompson 0-0 Novak Djokovic

The headline act on Centre Court this evening is the reigning men’s Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic. He faces Australian Jordan Thompson who enjoys his time on grass courts.

This should be a regulation match for Djokovic but Thompson could spring a few surprises on the Serb if he’s not up to scratch.

Anyone for queueing? The patient wait that defines the spirit of Wimbledon

Wednesday 5 July 2023 17:01 , Mike Jones

July arrives, and Wimbledon comes alive. Down the hill from the hustle and bustle of the town, and across Church Road from the All England Club, lies Wimbledon Park – and for two weeks, it is no ordinary public space.

Wimbledon’s daily queue is perhaps as synonymous with the tournament as the top-tier tennis itself. Since 1922, legions of fans have joined the back of the line in anticipation of prising a highly-valued grounds pass.

In an era where sporting hospitality is on the rise (granted, Wimbledon offers plenty of pomp) and demand from the general public frequently outstrips tickets, Wimbledon’s humble queue offers something extremely rare.

Anyone for queueing? The patient wait that defines the spirit of Wimbledon

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek defeats Sara Sorribes Tormo in straight sets

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:52 , Mike Jones

Women’s top seed Iga Swiatek speaking on Centre Court after her second-round win: “It’s my first match on Centre Court I really wanted to keep my focus. I’m happy I could play such a solid game and convert what I was practicing.

“I feel confident and happy which doesn’t happen often at Wimbledon. I learned a lot and I can adjust my game now to grass courts. I’m getting there for sure.

“I always feel like every year will give me more experience. I have played well here in juniors. In the future it could be my tournament.

“Every year it will be easier to play here. I feel really confident which is great.”

Protests stop play on Court 18

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:48 , Mike Jones

A second Just Stop Oil protest has interrupted play on Court 18 in the match between Katie Boulter and Daria Saville. The players are down on their knees helping the officials to clear the court before play can resume.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek defeats Sara Sorribes Tormo in straight sets

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:45 , Mike Jones

The World No. 1 puts down another marker on the grass courts as she moves safely through to the third round. Her confidence at Wimbledon keeps growing with every match.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:43 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-0 Sara Sorribes Tormo

A passing backhand winner nullifies the threat from Sorribes Tormo coming up to the net. Swiatek pulls out the fist pump and moves ahead in the game.

She sets up two match points with a scarily strong forehand whip that leaves Sorribes Tormo no chance to get to.

The Spaniard saves one match point with a solid serve down the T line but can’t keep the Pole at bay.

Game, set and match Iga Swiatek!

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:40 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek 6-2 5-0 Sara Sorribes Tormo*

Ruthless from Swiatek who storms through another game with a hold to love. She’s one away from taking the match now.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:35 , Mike Jones

*Iga Swiatek 6-2 4-0 Sara Sorribes Tormo

There’s been some seriously impressive rallies in this match, most of which seem to fall Iga Swiatek’s way. The big issue is that too often Sara Sorribes Tormo can’t impose herself on the game. She’s reactive instead of proactive and can only defend for so long. The big moments are going to the world No. 1.

Two double faults also don’t help and they leave Swiatek with two break points. She only needs one as a glorious forehand return down the line lands in play!

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:30 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek 6-2 3-0 Sara Sorribes Tormo*

Again the forehand from Swiatek brings the winner. Sorribes Tormo is persisting with her method of attacking from the baseline. She’s got a lot of power but Swiatek is her equal, if not a stronger hitter. The World No. 1 takes the first two points of the third game before giving one back with a backhand that goes long.

Falling back on her forehand, Swiatek forces Sorribes Tormo wider and wider on the right side of court before hooking the ball to the opposite side to take the point.

A hold of serve completes her break. She’s three up in the second set.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:26 , Mike Jones

*Iga Swiatek 6-2 2-0 Sara Sorribes Tormo

Swiatek is too good. Her forehand has been impeccable so far, the pace and power from it - on top of Swiatek’s accuracy - are making things incredibly difficult for Sorribes Tormo.

Swiatek takes an early break in the second set and Sorribes Tormo needs to rethink her gameplan.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:22 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek 6-2 1-0 Sara Sorribes Tormo*

Having clinched the first set with a break of serve, Iga Swiatek has the serve for the first game in the second. She’s quickly up to a 30-0 lead but miscued forehand lands wide and brings Sorribes Tormo into action.

Oh wonderful! A series of powerful backhands has the rally locked in a stalemate before Sorribes Tormo drops the ball over the net, Swiatek sprints up to the ball and flicks it over but Sorribes Tormo volleys the ball back at her and claims the point! 30-30.

A hard-fought for opening game goes the way of the world No.1 but Sorribes Tormo will take some heart from her own competitiveness.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Fery latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:17 , Mike Jones

Medvedev 7-5 6-4 6-3 Fery

Game, set and match to Danill Medvedev.

An instinctive sliced drop shot helps Arthur Fery save the first of two match points but no such luck with the second as Daniil Medvedev seals an entertaining, hard-fought first-round win.

Fery gave it everything and delighted the crowd but Medvedev was too good on the day.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:15 , Mike Jones

*Iga Swiatek 6-2 Sara Sorribes Tormo

Game and set to Iga Swiatek.

She steps up another level against Sara Sorribes Tormo’s serve. The Spaniard’s most successful parts of the opening set came from the net but Swiatek stopped here with powerful, deep, shots to the back of court.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:09 , Mike Jones

*Iga Swiatek 5-2 Sara Sorribes Tormo

‘Come on’ yells Swiatek as she outplays Sorribes Tormo with a series of backhand strokes. Each one comes from a wider and wider angle until the Spaniard can’t commit to reaching the ball.

Swiatek takes the game by flicking the ball over the approaching Sorribes Tormo.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Fery latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:06 , Mike Jones

*Medvedev 7-5 6-4 4-3 Fery

Goodness me, Arthur Fery is letting this match slip away. A big ace is followed up by a volley winner from deuce to give the Brit the game.

He’s still chasing the third set though.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 16:04 , Mike Jones

*Iga Swiatek 4-2 Sara Sorribes Tormo

In theory this should be an interesting contest but too often Iga Swiatek is controlling the games. She’s keeping herself just inside the baseline and trying to work Sorribes Tormo side-to-side.

Twice she makes the Spaniard flick a backhand into the net to draw level in the game at 30-30. Swiatek is too keen to score with her forehand though and nails one too long opening the door for Sorribes Tormo to hold.

The Spaniard takes it!

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:59 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek 4-1 Sara Sorribes Tormo*

Swiatek is taking control now. She doesn’t let up with her forehand and peppers Sorribes Tormo to the back of court after the earlier troubles with the Spaniard coming to the net.

The Pole holds to love and moves within two games of taking the first set.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:57 , Mike Jones

*Iga Swiatek 3-1 Sara Sorribes Tormo

Swiatek hasn’t let the break slow her momentum and goes after a few of Sorribes Tormo’s serves. A brilliant forehand winner from Swiatek helps her bring up two break points.

She needs one as Sorribes Tormo smashes a forehand long. Three brekas in a row.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Fery latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:53 , Mike Jones

Medvedev 7-5 6-4 2-2 Fery*

Arthur Fery is getting stuck into the match now and is animatedly bouncing around after every point. From 40-0 up the Brit wastes his chance to move back in front in the third set and he’s taken to deuce after a volley goes wide and a smash isn’t put away.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:51 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek 2-1 Sara Sorribes Tormo*

It’s a break for Sorribes Tormo! An uncharacteristic error from the World No. 1 sees her give the game away to the Spaniard who steps up to the net a couple more times and gets on the board.

This could be a tactic she employs throughout the match.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:49 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek 2-0 Sara Sorribes Tormo*

There’ll be a bit of excitement from the crowd now for Sara Sorribes Tormo. They enjoy underdogs at Wimbledon and the Centre Court spectators will be giving their all to get the Spaniard into the match.

Sorribes Tormo is a tough opponent. She’s got a solid defence and is comfortable with long rallies. Swiatek is the one that needs to dictate.

The two women pound at each other from the baseline with Swiatek winning most of the rallies. Sorribes Tormo come up to the net and immediately throws the Pole off her game to move level at 30-30.

After moving back into the lead Swiatek over cooks a forehand across court and the game reaches deuce.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:43 , Mike Jones

*Iga Swiatek 2-0 Sara Sorribes Tormo

Gorgeous play from Iga Swiatek. A long rally sees Sorribes Tormo defend brilliantly and utilise the slice to good effect. The world no. 1 is too good though and switches her from side-to-side before fizzing a forehand to the back corner to win the point.

Swiatek then takes the break of serve!

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:40 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek 1-0 Sara Sorribes Tormo*

Sara Sorribes Tormo gets herself on the board with a backhand slice that sits up for Iga Swiatek. The Pole runs around the ball and looks to unleash a powerful forehand to the back corner but gets it slightly wrong and pushes the ball out of play.

Swiatek chips away at the score though and joins Sorribes Tormo at 15-15 before gifting a point back to the Spaniard with a wayward forehand down the line.

Sorribes Tormo fails to take advantage and a double fault draws the game back level at 30-30. The Spaniard then targets Swiatek’s forehand from the serve and gets her to overhit the return.

Swiatek brings the game level again with a blistering flurry of backhands. Deuce.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Fery latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:40 , Jack Rathborn

Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-4, 1-1 Arthur Fery*

Fery still serving with accuracy. But Medvedev turning the screw now, finding the lines and moving the Briton around the court nicely.

Not much room for error left now.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:35 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek 1-0 Sara Sorribes Tormo*

Swiatek gets the first game going with a decent serve to Sorribes Tormo’s forehand. The Spaniard gets it back but Swiatek opens up her body to push the ball to the opposite side of court and take the first point.

The world No. 1 flies through the first game thanks to some nice forehand flourishes and a couple of mistakes from Sorribes Tormo.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Fery latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:29 , Jack Rathborn

Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-4 Arthur Fery*

Impressive from Medvedev to hold his nerve. A two-set lead now and well on his way to the second round.

Fery has battled well, but it’s a massive ask now just to get back into this match.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:27 , Mike Jones

Here they are.

The second match of the day on Centre Court is about to get started with the roof wide open and the sun shining over the turf.

The world No. 1, Iga Swiatek makes her way onto court and takes a drink before jogging on the grass. The players get their instructions from the umpire and start to warm-up.

Wimbledon LIVE: Iga Swiatek vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:19 , Mike Jones

Next up on Centre Court is the women’s No.1 seed Iga Swiatek. She takes on Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain and will be hoping to get into the second round without too much trouble.

Swiatek is still waiting for her breakthrough tournament at Wimbledon - her best is the fourth round in 2021 - and this year could be it.

Wimbledon respond to Just Stop Oil protester

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:17 , Jack Rathborn

A spokesperson for the All England Club has responded to the Just Stop Oil protester on Court 18.

The statement read: “Following an incident on Court 18, two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage and these individuals have now been removed from the Grounds.

“Play on the court was temporarily paused and, following a suspension in play due to a rain delay, play has resumed.”

Wimbledon LIVE: Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Fery latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:12 , Jack Rathborn

Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 4-2 Arthur Fery*

That was ruthless. Medvedev exposing a tired Fery now.

His drop shot is well short of the net.

And then the hold is dominant from the Russian, a gap in this second set now.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Fery latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:09 , Jack Rathborn

Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 2-2 Arthur Fery*

Some smart serve-and-volley tennis from Fery to start the game.

But Medvedev is punching holes through Fery when he rushes to the net, powerful pass to bring up two break points.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daria Kasatkina defeats Jodie Burrage 6-0 6-2 on Centre Court

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:03 , Mike Jones

Wimbledon LIVE: Daria Kasatkina vs Jodie Burrage latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:02 , Mike Jones

Daria Kasatkina 6-0 6-2 Jodie Burrage*

Oh hello. Daria Kasatkina has been so composed throughout this match but she’s made a couple of simple mistakes to give Burrage the lead in this game. A slice spins out of play before a forehand winner is smacked too long.

Burrage takes advantage and moves 40-15 in front with a fine drop shot volley but the Russian comes back and nails a backhand down the line to stay in the game.

Deuce! Burrage turns her wrist over to the top of the ball and sends it too long. The Brit then fizzes a backhand into the net and the crowd goes crazy to try and give her some energy to defend a match point.

It’s not to be though and Daria Kasatkina claims the win.

Game, set and match!

Wimbledon LIVE: Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Fery latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 15:00 , Jack Rathborn

Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 2-2 Arthur Fery*

It’s a positive start from Fery in the second. The fierce pace is not relenting.

The sky is blue now, too, a much brighter time in this competitive first-round match.

Medvedev looking to keep it on serve.

A little messy this game from the Russian, who is struggling to find consistency with his first serve.

When it’s on point, it’s a formidable game, with Medvedev able to race to the net and put away the looping return from Fery.

The Briton puts up a fight, but Medvedev resists and holds once more.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daria Kasatkina vs Jodie Burrage latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 14:56 , Mike Jones

Daria Kasatkina 6-0 5-2 Jodie Burrage*

Burrage is hanging in there. She’s trying to assert some dominance on Kasatkina through her backhand and some smart play. A dainty drop shot brings the Russin up to the net before Burrage smokes a passing forehand winner into the far corner to set up two break points.

Kasatkina saves the first one. Burrage throws away the second one with a wild forehand hook that lands out of play. Deuce.

There’s a third attempt to break for Burrage - who needs to win this game - as Kasatkina pushes one wide. The Russian responds with a pinpoint shot to the back left corner that Burrage has to reach for and she can’t get it to drop in play.

Back at deuce Kasatkina pings down an ace before Burrage finds the net again and Kasatkina wins the game.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daria Kasatkina vs Jodie Burrage latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 14:51 , Mike Jones

*Daria Kasatkina 6-0 4-2 Jodie Burrage

A lenghty rally, full of lobs, drops shots and failed smashes, goes the way of Daria Kasatkina as Jodie Burrage fails to keep a forehand down the line in play.

The Russian comes up to the net to break on her second attempt. She’s two games away from victory.

Wimbledon crowd boo as Just Stop Oil protesters storm court

Wednesday 5 July 2023 14:50 , Luke Baker

Wimbledon crowds booed Just Stop Oil protesters as the group stormed a court at the tennis championships on Wednesday, 5 July.

The group said they disrupted the tournament to demand that the UK government halts all new licences and consents for oil, gas and coal.

Footage shows two protesters running onto Court 18, throwing orange-coloured confetti and a jigsaw onto the grass before one activist sits down while Grigor Dimitrov and Sho Shimabukuro played.

“We can’t leave it to the next generation to pick up the pieces,” the group said.

Wimbledon crowd boo as Just Stop Oil protesters storm court

Wimbledon LIVE: Daria Kasatkina vs Jodie Burrage latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 14:49 , Mike Jones

Daria Kasatkina 6-0 3-2 Jodie Burrage*

Good work from Burrage who utilises a fine forehand slice to give herself time to get up to the net. She does and volleys home an overhead smash to move to 30-15.

A wayward shot is slightly wide from Burrage to bring Kasatkina level again but a backhand from the Brit gets Kasatkina sprinting across the court. The Russian gets the ball in play but Burrage volleys a drop shot back to take the point.

Patient play from Kasatkina gets her up to deuce and a mistake from Burrage, who finds the net, gifts her opponent a break point.

Burrage saves it! She forces Kasatkina deep behind the baseline before securing the point with an approach to the net. Back to deuce.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Fery latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 14:48 , Jack Rathborn

Daniil Medvedev 7-5 Arthur Fery

Medvedev with a crucial break just ahead of a potential tie-break.

More whip on those forehands and Fery is left chasing to all corners of No. 1 Court.

More gutsy tennis from Fery, who is battling to stay in this set.

An ace for Medvedev and that’s that, 1-0 after a tremendous battle from Fery. A big ask to come back from here.

Wimbledon LIVE: Daria Kasatkina vs Jodie Burrage latest score

Wednesday 5 July 2023 14:43 , Mike Jones

Daria Kasatkina 6-0 3-2 Jodie Burrage*

Back on Centre Court, play has resumed with Daria Kasatkina picking up where she left off. A hold of serve to love takes her back into the lead in the second set.

Wimbledon interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters

Wednesday 5 July 2023 14:42 , Mike Jones

Protestors jumped onto court 18 and disrupted the match between Gregor Dimitrov vs Sho Shimabukuro. They threw a jigsaw puzzle and confetti which was quite mild for their tastes.

Just Stop Oil protester storms Court 18 at Wimbledon

Wednesday 5 July 2023 14:40 , Jack Rathborn

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