Wimbledon 2023 LIVE: Andy Murray battles back against Stefanos ...
Andy Murray will have to resume his Wimbledon match against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday after the 36-year-old produced a stunning comeback under the lights on Centre Court before the contest was suspended due to the 11pm curfew.
The two-time Wimbledon champion was staring at an early elimination in the face as an inspired Tsitsipas took the opening set on a tiebreak, but Murray roared back to win the crucial second-set decider.
With the momentum behind him, Murray broke the fifth seed early in the third and stood with three set points after finding a solid level behind his serve.
Despite slipping on set point and appearing to injure his groin, Murray was able to take the lead in the match as Tsitsipas fired long in what was a frenzied atmosphere under the lights.
The curfew was called at the end of the third set and Murray will resume on Friday afternoon with the 36-year-old just needing to win one more set to reach the third round. Follow live updates, scores and results from SW19 below.
Wimbledon 2023 LIVE: Latest scores and updatesMurray vs Tsitsipas to resume on Friday afternoon, second on Centre
Match suspended at end of third set, 20 minutes before 11pm curfew
SET! Murray serves out the third set despite injury scare after slip (2-1)
SET! Murray kicks on in second-set tiebreak to level match against Tsitsipas (1-1)
SET! Tsitsipas edges first-set tiebreak to lead Murray on Centre Court (0-1)
Liam Broady stuns Casper Ruud in five-set epic
Katie Boulter advances with three-set win over Viktoriya Tomova
Where to watch Wimbledon 2023: TV channel guide and schedule
Andy Murray thrills in latest epic, but this time there’s a twist23:20 , Jamie Braidwood
When looking down upon Centre Court, it is easy to construe the surface as some unearthly plain, to see the players who glide across it as some otherworldly beings. But truthfully, these are just people, and this is (glance over your shoulder, whisper it to a trusted friend) just grass.
In that same vein, Sir Andy Murray is merely a man. His faults prove that, even if his feats belie it. His clanging metal hip is a manmade accessory, not an astral invention. His brain ponders the ideal timing of a forehand and what awaits for dinner, not the bewildering basis of human existence and its place in the cosmos. Murray, like us, is human, no matter how many miracles he conjures on court. That is the reality.
Yet on the fourth night of Wimbledon, reality flickered in front of the Centre Court crowd and fizzled into something else altogether. This addictive, augmented reality read: ‘Andy Murray 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas.’
By Alex Pattle on Centre Court
Andy Murray thrills in latest epic, but this time there’s a twist
23:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Ah, confirmation.
Murray will be the second match of the day on Centre Court tomorrow, and won’t play before 3pm.
So that leaves the order of play looking like this:
Centre Court - 13:30 start
1. Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Muller
Not before 15:00
2. Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas T/F 6-7 7-6 6-4
3. Iga Swiatek vs Petra Martic
4. Stan Wawrinka vs Novak Djokovic
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:38 , Jamie Braidwood
SET Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 6-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas
TSITSIPAS GOES LONG TSITSIPAS GOES LONG!
“LET’S GOOO!” Murray roars! What an unbelievable turnaround! Murray leads!
But there is real concern about his groin after that awful slip!
Wimbledon 202323:34 , Jamie Braidwood
We’ll be back again tomorrow for the conclusion to Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Make sure you’re with us!
Why is there a Wimbledon curfew?23:33 , Jamie Braidwood
Wimbledon’s curfew came into play on Thursday night when Andy Murray and Stefanos Tsitsipas’ second-round match was suspended after three thrilling sets.
Here’s why it wasn’t able to continue.
Why is there a Wimbledon curfew?
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score23:07 , Jamie Braidwood
What a fighter. Andy Murray just had Centre Court in his spell for two hours there. What an atmosphere, what a night. Let’s just hope it gets the conclusion it deserves.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:55 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 6-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas
What a reception Murray gets as he heads off Centre Court... it’s not done yet, but what a comeback that was.
Don’t want to dampen the mood, but that groin has to be a big worry. That sound Murray made as he went down was awful...
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Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:42 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 6-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas
What unbelievable drama... simply incredible. Murray roars back from a set down to lead Stefanos Tsitsipas 2-1... and we will have to come back tomorrow to finish the contest. Murray will only need to win one set to reach the third round.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:40 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 6-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas
They are stopping the match after the third set and before the 11pm curfew! We are done for the night!
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:37 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 5-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Oh no.... Murray is down and lets out an awful cry! What’s happened here? He slips and is grimacing in agony, holding his groin!
Murray is back up... he can’t take a timeout... 40-30...
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:34 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 5-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Right... can Murray close this out?
Tsitsipas slips behind the baseline as the backhand drifts wide! 15-0.
Forehand return into the net from Tsitsipas against the second serve! Murray can’t believe his luck! 30-0.
Where oh where has that Tsitsipas forehand gone?! The Greek goes long and Murray has three set points! 40-0.
Tsitsipas digs in behind the slice... Murray spins it wide... 40-15.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:32 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 5-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas
It’s tough to be Tsitsipas now - Centre Court is willing every moment and point to fall Murray’s way.
Huge game for the Greek: he makes a good start and Murray groans as his backhand drifts long.
Tsitsipas looked to have the point sown-up behind the forehand, but Tsitsipas then frames the Murray slice! Centre Court erupts!
And that’s far too hesitant from Tsitsipas! He almost apologetically taps a backhand into Murray’s path, and Murray puts away the volley.
30-30: Murray goes big on the return... long!
Tsitsipas then holds with a serve out wide. Murray can’t return.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:28 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 5-3 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
Murray looks to take the game to Tsitsipas on the front foot but the Greek clips the baseline with a lob, with Murray then finding the net.
Ace from Murray! Those are so key right now.
Another key first serve from Murray! Right down the middle. Tsitsipas gets a racket to it on the stretch, but nothing more.
ACE! SECOND OF THE GAME! ONE MORE HOLD TO GO!
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:24 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 4-3 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas rattles through another service game. All of the energy and focus is on the Murray service games now. That’s where this set will be won and lost. The 36-year-old needs two more holds to take the third...
And we have roughly 35 minutes of action left tonight before the 11pm curfew.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:22 , Jamie Braidwood
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A big serve from Murray gets him to 40-15 before Tsitsipas wins a long rally with great defence on his backhand, eventually sending Murray running with the lob.
A little pressure at 40-30, but Murray replies with an ace! Huge.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:16 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 3-2 Stefanos Tsitsipas
A simple hold from Tsitsipas. It’s been a while since we’ve had one of them.
22:14 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 3-1 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
Tsitsipas moves in well from the baseline to put away the volley and set up another break point.
Again, just ridiculous tension, Murray goes after the Tsitsipas backhand but the Greek finds great depth. Murray switches his attack to the forehand side and Tsitsipas pushes long!
ACE! That will do nicely.
“Let’s go!” says Murray, another big serve, and and that’s a big hold!
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:07 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 2-1 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
Tsitsipas sends a warning with a forehand that kicks up paint at the back of the baseline. Murray responds with an ace but Tsitsipas shows great depth behind the forehand again.
15-30, unreal tension now, Murray holds off Tsitsipas in a long rally and this time Tsitsipas fires long behind the forehand!
30-30, and that’s stunning from Tsitsipas, he flashes the backhand winner down the line and sets up break point.
30-40 - ACE FROM MURRAY!
Deuce: Murray raises his fist after sending the second of two smashes past Tsitsipas!
But Tsitsipas saves after finding great depth to the baseline. On we go.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score22:02 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 2-1 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas gets on the baord but there were more positive signs for Murray there. He’s hungry, hunting everything, and the forehand looks much stronger. He will like where he is at right now.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:59 , Jamie Braidwood
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Great response from Murray after Tsitsipas wins the first point of his service game. He’s solid as a rock from the baseline and the serve is landing too. Suddenly Tsitsipas’ game is looking shaky and he balloons a forehand long.
Murray needed to break the Greek’s rythym and he’s certainly managed to do that.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:56 , Jamie Braidwood
BREAK! *Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 1-0 Stefanos Tsitsipas
UNREAL! Murray comes back for the third set and wins four points in a row to break Tsitsipas to love!
Stunning! Tsitsipas barely made an error during the second set but can’t clear the net with the drop shot.
Murray jumps on the uncertainity and gets the huge break of serve as Tsitsipas goes into the net on the backhand!
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Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:54 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Boos on Centre Court! These might be in jest, but Tsitsipas went off to the toilet and we know the history between these two when it comes to bathroom breaks.
Winning that second-set tiebreak was so key for Murray. With the 11pm curfew looming, it means he’s in the match whichever way this third set goes.
He’s got the momentum too....
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:47 , Jamie Braidwood
SET! Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 Stefanos Tsitsipas
MURRAY IS ALIVE AND KICKING ON CENTRE COURT!
Suddenly the errors creep into the Tsitsipas game and the Greek goes long on the forehand return! Murray has levelled the match and it will now feel like he has the momentum!
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:45 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 6-6 Stefanos Tsitsipas - Tiebreak!
Imagine the noise in this place if Murray can win this...
Murray gets his return in play.... great depth and Tsitsipas nets from down low on the forehand! 5-2.
Grit from Murray in the rally! He hangs in and suddenly Tsitsipas feels the pressure! Drop shot... into the net! 6-2.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:42 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 6-6 Stefanos Tsitsipas - Tiebreak!
Ace from Murray. Perfect start. 1-0.
Stunning drop shot from Tsitsipas! Murray didn’t stand a chance and can’t reach it. 1-1.
Better depth from Murray... Tsitsipas runs around the backhand... into the net! 2-1.
Big serve from Murray! Tsitsipas can’t keep the backhand block in play! 3-1.
Another first serve from Murray! Into the net this time from Tsitsipas! 4-1.
Good response from Tsitsipas with the one-two punch. He meets the drive volley and puts it away. 4-2.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:41 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 6-6 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas all of a sudden looks nervy and as he clips the net-cord with a forehand, Murray can take a look at 30-30...
Huge point: but what a second serve this is from Tsitsipas! Right on the T.
Tsitsipas then sends Murray running behind the forehand, before putting the volley away.
We go to another tiebreak and Murray’s hopes now hang in the balance.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:36 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 6-5 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
Great hold from Murray, starting with a lovely angled volley at the net and a couple of confidence-boosting rallies that go his way. He holds to love. Whisper it quitely, but Murray is playing his best tennis of the match right now. The problem is Tsitsipas, and his level.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:33 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 5-5 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Better from Murray! He fires the returns straight at Tsitsipas’ backhand and edges into the game at 30-30. Murray raises the noise in Centre Court as he beckons to the crowd but the response from Tsitsipas is too strong. The Greek replies with two big serves to leave Murray frustrated once again.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:28 , Jamie Braidwood
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Murray moves into the net well to put away the volley and then Tsitsipas makes a rare mistake on the forehand as he looked to clip the baseline. Murray races out wide to pick up a Tsitsipas volley and send it down the line, but Tsitsipas reads it and flicks it over his head into the empty court!
But Murray gets a big hold. He finds the first serve and puts away the forehand winner! It puts the pressure on Tsitsipas.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:24 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 4-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas
I can’t imagine Tsitsipas would have needed five sets against Dominic Thiem if he was playing this well. The Greek steps into two forehand winners in a row and then fires an 130mph ace to get the hold.
Just the 38 winners so far from Tsitsipas. Murray needs to disrupt him somehow.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:21 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 4-3 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
Murray is playing a pretty clean second set here and has only made two unforced errors so far. The problem is Tsitsipas is largely dictating the rallies and is finding plenty of winners. That said, Murray gets a comfortable hold and continues to edge ahead.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:16 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 3-3 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas thought he had a love-hold after belting three aces in a row, but Murray challenges the last one and finds that it’s out! From there, Murray battles back and wins a lengthy baseline battle to get back to deuce! Murray had the chance to flick a backhand pass down the line, but Tsitsipas reads it at the net to put away the volley. Tsitsipas finds his level again and pushes Murray deep onto his forehand side to get the hold. Murray still without a break point chance midway through the second set.
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Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:09 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 3-2 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
Tsitsipas slips as Murray wins the opening point - that’s the second time he’s tumbled over on that spot behind the far baseline. Murray then had an easy smash but there’s a shot of ‘out’ from the crowd and it puts him off! What an idiot - and Murray shoots whoever it was a death stare as he walks back to the baseline.
Thankfully Murray puts away the overhead and crushes an ace down the middle to take the game. He edges ahead once again.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:06 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 2-2 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas looks in the zone right now. He’s striking the forehand so well and the winners off that side are racking up. Murray got off to a decent start as he put away a lofty ball from the fifth seed, but he then roared back with a string of winners.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score21:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 2-1 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
The Centre Court crowd are just desperate to get into this and Murray has them on their feet with a crosscourt backhand winner past Tsitsipas. Murray controls Tsitsipas well with a lovely backhand steered down the line, as the fifth seed nets.
Tsitsipas shows a stunning display of power and accuracy as he launches himself at the forehand. Tsitsipas then flashes another forehand winner past Murray from inside the baseline. It’s deuce.
The difference between the Tsitsipas forehand and backhand is stunning - he frames another on the backhand side, and Murray gets the hold as he moves in well to put away the volley. Well played.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:54 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 6-7 1-1 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Hello? Murray gets a sniff of a chance at 15-30, but from there Tsitsipas is too good. The Greek puts away the volley at the net and then attacks Murray with clean hittin gfrom the baseline. The defence from Murray is solid, but Tsitsipas finds a way through.
Murray is still searching for his first break point of the match.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:51 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-7 1-0 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
At least Murray now has the scoreboard advantage by serving first in this second set. He takes the opening game with little fuss. Can the 36-year-old come back?
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:45 , Jamie Braidwood
SET! Andy Murray 6-7 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas only requires one set point. It’s brilliant defence from the Greek after Murray pushed him back with backhand attacks down the line. He then turns defence into attack to send Murray chasing with the lob. Murray reaches it but Tsitsipas replies again with the forehand, and finally Murray nets!
That’s tough on Murray. There wasn’t much in that opening set but the fifth seed edges it. He’s managed to tame Murray so far.
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20:42 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-6 Stefanos Tsitsipas - TIEBREAK!
3-4: Tsitsipas winner! Murray thought he did enough with the backhand, but Tsitsipas picked it up, worked his way back into the point, and then put away the winner down the line. There’s the mini-break.
3-5: Big serve from Tsitsipas - Murray goes into the net.
3-6: Murray swipes at the ball! He reached the Tsitsipas forehand, but then couldn’t do enough with the half-volley at the net. Three set points.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:38 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-6 Stefanos Tsitsipas - TIEBREAK!
0-1: Tsitsipas off the mark with a strong serve.
1-1: Murray replies with one of his own as Tsitsipas can only get a frame to it.
2-1: Another first serve from Murray. Tsitsipas goes long!
2-2: Good from Tsitsipas, moving in off the forehand.
2-3: Solid again from the Greek - he comes into the net and puts away the volley.
3-3: Murray opens up the angle with the backhand - then pushing a forehand down the line. Tsitsipas goes for the winner off the backhand... WIDE!
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:37 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 6-6 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
No, no, no... Murray challenges a Tsitsipas shot that looked just long of the baseline - but hawkeye says it wasn’t!
Suddenly it’s set point Tsitsipas: Murray clips the line with the forehand slice, and Tsitsipas spins a shot wide!
Deuce again: Tsitsipas frames the return! Murray isn’t too happy with something and approaches the umpire...
But then Tsitsipas pulls the backhand wide!
First pump from Murray! We go to a tiebreak!
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:33 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 5-6 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas slips as Murray sizes up a forehand winner! The Greek gets straight back up, but takes a long look at the grass behind the baseline.
Tsitsipas then goes long on the forehand return, before Murray is an inch short with the drop shot from inside the baseline!
Suddenly it’s 30-30. Tsitsipas takes aim at Murray’s second serve and connects with the inside-out forehand winner!
Smash! Brilliant play from Murray, sending Tsitsipas chasing behind the baseline. He hangs up the lob, and another, but Murray puts it away.
Game point: but Tsitsipas again targets the second serve with the forehand, eventually putting away the volley!
We go to deuce.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:28 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 5-6 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Murray isn’t able to ask any questions of his own, or at least Tsitsipas doesn’t let him. Murray returns into the net and then Tsitsipas takes the game away on serve, before putting away the forehand winner down the line.
The pressure goes back to Murray.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:25 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 5-5 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
Now Murray’s got to hold serve to stay in the set. Murray thinks he’s got an ace on the first point, but it’s long after Tsitsipas challenges. The second serve goes long too!
0-15, and Tsitsipas takes his chance as the ball sits up inside the baseline! Forehand winner down the line from the Greek!
Error from Tsitsipas: into the net on the forehand return! That was a chance on 0-30.
Murray battles back. Good serving from the 36-year-old and then solid hitting from the baseline. Tsitsipas goes long and Murray gets the hold!
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:20 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 4-5 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas belts an ace of his own. Not too many rallies at the moment, until this point from Murray! He flicks his wrist at a volley from Tsitsipas, and raises his arms to the crowd! He wants more from Centre, but Tsitsipas then takes the game away from Murray. Two forehands into the net later and it’s 5-4.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:18 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 4-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
How about this serving from Andy Murray? In a blink of an eye and a flash of an ace it’s 40-0, before Tsitsipas makes his second error of the game on the backhand side.
Easy hold.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:15 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 3-4 Stefanos Tsitsipas
A slight chance for Murray as Tsitsipas clips the net-cord with a forehand down the line.
But from 15-30, Tsitsipas stays aggressive and gets his reward, pushing Murray back and putting away the forehand winner to seal the hold.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:10 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 3-3 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
Tsitsipas crushes a forehand on Murray’s second serve but the 36-year-old stands firm at the baseline and then calls the Greek’s forehand long.
It was - and Murray can then test Tsitsipas at the net with a backhand down the line. It gets Murray to 40-0 , but this time Tsitsipas beats Murray’s defence with the drop shot.
Murray keeps calm at the net to put away the volley and take the game.
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Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:05 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 2-3 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Awesome serving from Tsitsipas - with two aces in a row to take the game away from Murray after netting on a forehand on the opening point.
40-15... and Murray whips a lovely forehand pass that Tsitsipas can only get a racket to!
40-30... but this time Tsitsipas paints the line with a forehand that had Murray stretching.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score20:02 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 2-2 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
Murray has already racked up five lets within the first two games but finds good serves out wide to get to 30-0. The shouts of ‘come on Andy’ are starting to ring around Centre Court and Murray holds to live as Tsitsipas swings at a forehand return and nets.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score19:59 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 1-2 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas is serving well and hitting freely to start with and holds serve much more comfortably. Centre Court fills up nicely at the changeover.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score19:56 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 1-1 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
Murray faces trouble on serve after Tsitsipas pushes him back behind the forehand down the line, followed by a forehand error from Murray.
Murray controls the point well at 0-30 as Tsitsipas goes long with the lob. Murray can’t buy a first serve to start and Tsitsipas has the chance to attack.
Instead the Greek goes for the drop shot and Murray puts away the winner!
Murray then gets a gift of a return error from Tsitsipas, before finding the first serve out wide to take the hold! Great recovery from 0-30 down.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score19:49 , Jamie Braidwood
*Andy Murray 0-1 Stefanos Tsitsipas
Solid start from Tsitsipas. Murray had a chance at the net on the opening point but didn’t do enough with the volley and Tsitsipas found the passing shot. The Greek found an ace, then a one-handed backhand down the line. Murray produces his own backhand winner, but Tsitsipas closes it out with an ace.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas latest score19:47 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray 0-0 Stefanos Tsitsipas*
HUGE roars for Murray as he pumps up the crowd before we start! Tsitsipas won the toss and chose to serve first.
He we go.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas19:46 , Jamie Braidwood
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Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas19:42 , Jamie Braidwood
Quite odd seeing blue sky and sunshine above the Centre Court roof.
Murray has ever right to feel confident ahead of this one: he beat Tsitsipas on grass at Stuttgart last year and comes into this Wimbledon in great form.
The Greek does not... He only had a 1-3 record on grass before needing five sets to see off the former US Open champion Dominic Thiem last year.
That gives Murray another advantage - he had the full rest day off after his opening win against Ryan Peniston on Tuesday.
Wimbledon LIVE: Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas19:37 , Jamie Braidwood
Here. We. Go. The match of the day at Wimbledon is finally here as Andy Murray takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas under the roof and under the lights on Centre Court. We’re set for another late-night Murray thriller at Wimbledon as the two-time champion takes on the fifth seed.
Quite a few people are taking a moment to refresh themselves before we start after that thrilling Rybakina vs Cornet contest, but the players are now out!
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Wimbledon LIVE: Elena Rybakina defeats Alize Cornet in straight sets19:31 , Mike Jones
Post-match reaction from Elena Rybakina who said: “I started the match good. I had good energy but in the second set it became tougher. I felt I wasn’t pushing as good with the legs as in the first, it was a tricky long game and also Alize’s fall.
“It was a tough match but I’m happy to win in two sets and get to another round.
“Of course I understand the crowd won’t be on my side [when facing Britain’s Katie Boulter] but hopefully it’s a good match and everyone enjoys it.
“I’m looking forward to that one.”
Wimbledon LIVE: Elena Rybakina defeats Alize Cornet in straight sets19:26 , Mike Jones
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Wimbledon LIVE: Elena Rybakina defeats Alize Cornet in straight sets19:25 , Mike Jones
The scoreline doesn’t tell the whole tale from that match. Elena Rybakina is through to the third round with a straight set victory but for the majority of the second set she was second best.
The Wimbledon champion managing to get through and will now face Katie Boulter in the next round.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score19:22 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 6-7 (2-7) Elena Rybakina
Rybakina’s next couple of serves are shared between the players before she goes after the Frenchwoman to move 5-2 up. The Kazakh has the opportunity to serve out the match.
She does! The tiebreak goes her way and she makes it into the third round.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score19:18 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 6-6 (1-2) Elena Rybakina
Elina Rybakina has won 10 of the 11 tiebreaks she’s played on tour but gives away the first point in this one. Cornet goes long from the next rally to give the point straight back.
The defending champion then flicks back a backhand volley and Cornet lifts her return wide!
19:16 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 6-6 Elena Rybakina*
With everything that has happened Cornet holds serve and takes the second set to a tiebreak!
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score19:15 , Mike Jones
*Alize Cornet 2-6 5-6 Elena Rybakina
Already Alize Cornet seems to be moving more freely. She needs a second serve to get the ball in but Rybakina spanks her return into the net. 15-0.
Rybakina then goes down the line and draws level with a nice backhand. The defending champion is too keen to score and punts one over the back in the next rally before missing a drop shot leaving Cornet with two chances to hold.
She misses the first one when a back hand is belted into the net. Rybakina draws level with volley smash. Deuce!
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score19:09 , Michael Jones
*Alize Cornet 2-6 5-6 Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina has the advantage in this long, long game. Alize Cornet gets the serve back and Rybakina hooks it out of play. Deuce number 12.
Cornet is hobbling around slightly as she pumps one long. Rybakina eventually gets through the game and holds. She’s one more away from taking the set.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score19:06 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 5-5 Elena Rybakina*
The umpire has just announced that Alize Cornet is going to take a medical time out. She’s now receiving a bit more strapping on her right leg, just around the knee.
It looks as though she’s going to try to continue.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score19:02 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 5-5 Elena Rybakina*
It doesn’t look promising for the Frenchwoman who seems in a lot of pain. Her left foot just slipped away from her as she tried to turn back to the ball.
This match may have to end prematurely which would be disappointing as Cornet was holding her own against the defending champion.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score19:00 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 5-5 Elena Rybakina*
After 10 deuces, Cornet earns another break point with a decent return of serve but Rybakina saves it.
She goes on to win the next point but Alize Cornet slips in an attempts to get to the ball. She stays down clutching her side and the trainer is called for immediately.
Cornet manages to get to her feet and walks over to the chair.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:55 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 5-5 Elena Rybakina*
Alize Cornet is knocking on the door now. Rybakina seems to be struggling with the low evening light and mistimes a lot of shots. She sends three out of play and Cornet has three break points.
Rybakina saves the first one. She saves the second one too. Cornet drills a backhand wide! Deuce. Nerves of steel from Rybakina.
The defending champion has four chances to close out the game but misses each one. Cornet’s next break point sees her loft the ball over the back of court.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:43 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 5-5 Elena Rybakina*
Elena Rybakina is trying to recover the form she had in the first set but just isn’t getting it to click. Cornet digs into her reserves and under pressure to hold blitzes through to a win.
She gave up just one point. Nothing to separate the players in this set.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:38 , Mike Jones
*Alize Cornet 2-6 4-5 Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina is back to her best. She rapidly moves to a 40-0 lead beofre Cornet miscues another return of serve and puts Rybakina within one game of winning the match.
A break will be good enough for her.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:35 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 4-4 Elena Rybakina*
A double fault from Alize Cornet will get Elena Rybakina thinking about a break here. Cornet is forced into the corner by Rybakina’s peppering forehands and a miscued slice hits the net.
The Frenchwoman gets a point as Rybakina punts a return of serve into the net. A wonderful drop shot with back spin from Cornet gets her back level at 30-30.
Rybakina drills another return into the net and her promising position is squandered for the time being.
At deuce. Rybakina misses an easy overhead smash to go to advantage and Cornet holds.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:28 , Mike Jones
*Alize Cornet 2-6 3-4 Elena Rybakina
At 15-30 Rybakina seems in trouble but a powerful serve and follow up volley from the net brings her back on level terms. Cornet then finds the net from the next serve but Rybakina can’t close out.
Deuce.
Cornet earns herself a break point but drops the racket in frustration as it slips by having sent the ball into the tape. Rybakina doesn’t falter again and flies through to a hold of serve.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:24 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 3-3 Elena Rybakina*
Cornet pushes Rybakina wide with a decent serve and the return is lifted out of play. The Frenchwoman then double faults but shrugs it off and forces Rybakina into the net to move back in front.
The defending champion then smokes what should be a simple forehand out of play and sets Cornet up to take the game.
She misses the first opportunity when a forehand down the line hits the net but takes the second. The second set is back on serve.
18:19 , Mike Jones
*Alize Cornet 2-6 2-3 Elena Rybakina
Rybakina wrongfoots Cornet with a fine forehand across court. She then moves to within one point of the game by sprinting up to the net and flicking over a drop shot. Cornet gets it back but whips her return into the net.
The Frenchwoman takes the next rally though to keep Rybakina on her toes and the defending champion pushes a backhand down the line out of play!
Deuce.
The door was slightly open for Cornet but Rybakina slams it shut pretty quickly and holds. No breaks of play in the second set yet.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:15 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 2-2 Elena Rybakina*
Competent work from Alize Cornet who hurries through a service game to draw level again in the set. She’s found her rhythm now and will be looking for a chance to break Rybakina’s serve.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:10 , Mike Jones
*Alize Cornet 2-6 1-2 Elena Rybakina
There’s some no nonsense stuff coming down from Elena Rybakina who pings a backhand to the corner before following up with a fine forehand winner.
Cornet gets herself on the board with a backhand finish down the line but the Kazakh powers to another game. She leads in the second set.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:07 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 1-1 Elena Rybakina*
This is better from Cornet who is starting to back herself from the serve a couple of points go her way as she keeps the ball in play, leaving Rybakina to chase the winners.
Cornet holds to 15 and takes the game.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:04 , Mike Jones
*Alize Cornet 2-6 0-1 Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina will serve first in the second set which could be a factor later on if Alize Cornet gets her act together. The Frenchwoman takes the opening point before Rybakina responds with two fizzing aces.
A high bouncing second serve does for Cornet who misses her attempted backhand but she stays in the contest. At 40-30, Rybakina lands a well directed serve and Cornet goes long.
Rybakina takes the first game.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score18:00 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-6 Elena Rybakina
Rybakina starts by winning the first point with a drop shot to bring Cornet forward. The Frenchwoman gets the return over but Rybakina volleys it home.
The defending champions moves quickly up to 0-40 and has three set points. Can she take one?
Yes! The first set goes her way. Brilliant start to this match.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score17:57 , Mike Jones
*Alize Cornet 2-5 Elena Rybakina
Rybakina holds to love one again and moves within one game of taking the first set. Can she break here and also have serve for the start of the second set?
It’s a possibility.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score17:54 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 2-4 Elena Rybakina*
That’s nice from Alize Cornet who flicks the ball over the net for a drop shot that Rybakina sprints up the court to reach. She gets there but he return drops wide.
Cornet moves up to 40-15 as Rybakina slams one into the net. The Frenchwoman then cloths a forehand into the tape herself but manages to hold serve.
Rybakina still has the advantage.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score17:49 , Mike Jones
*Alize Cornet 1-4 Elena Rybakina
Rybakina won’t be too discouraged about letting those break points slip. She’s seeing a lot of joy from her serve, especially when aimed at the body, and her forehand power is hard to handle.
The defending champion restores her three game lead.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score17:47 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 1-3 Elena Rybakina*
Rybakina meets Cornet’s serve with a lovely forehand down the line, the Frenchwoman manages to get across to the ball but she pushes over the back of court.
Cornet is struggling to against the power of Rybakina. When the defending champion drills the ball low Cornet has no chance to get back the returns.
There’s another three break points on offer for the Kazakh here. Cornet saves the first one. She saves the second one too as Rybakina slices one into the net.
The third one is saved as well! Deuce. Great response from Cornet.
Cornet drills an ace down the T line then tidies up the game. Fantastic hold from the Frenchwoman.
Novak Djokovic reacts to Wimbledon crowd ‘rooting against’ him17:45 , Alex Pattle
Novak Djokovic has insisted that he was not bothered by the Wimbledon crowd on Wednesday, as many of those in attendance audibly rooted for Jordan Thompson to beat the seven-time champion.
Djokovic saw off Thompson in three competitive sets, advancing to the third round with a 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-5 win over the Australian.
And while the Centre Court crowd was respectful of the Serb’s performance, it was Thompson who had the lion’s share of support at SW19 – with a number of his compatriots in the stands.
“They’re actually doing me a favour,” Djokovic, 36, told Serbian media. “The more they root against me, the better off I am. With me, they wake up to something they might not want to see – a winner.”
More from Djokovic here:
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17:41 , Mike Jones
*Alize Cornet 0-3 Elena Rybakina
Cornet already looks a little displeased as she nails another backhand long. Rybakina then fires down an ace and moves further ahead with a brilliantly good backhand across court.
Rybakina holds serve and completes her break. Great start for her here.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score17:39 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet 0-2 Elena Rybakina*
Rybakina has a delicate touch for such a big hitter. She taps a drop shot over the net to move 15-30 up in the second game and will see this as an opportunity to break early.
It surely is now as Cornet whips a forehand into the net to give Rybakina two break points.
Break! Cornet blasts a cross court forehand wide and gives away the game.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score17:37 , Mike Jones
*Alize Cornet 0-1 Elena Rybakina
The defending champion gets the match started in style and takes the opening game with a hold to 15.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score17:34 , Mike Jones
Rybakina and Cornet stride onto the court. The crowds have thinned out following Liam Broady’s epic as they also prepare for Andy Murray’s arrival on court after this match.
Rybakina is the favourite to win this but Cornet is a tough customer and will put up a good fight.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score17:29 , Mike Jones
The winner of Elena Rybakina’s match with Alize Cornet will go on to face British number one Katie Boulter in the next round after Boulter defeated Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova in straight sets earlier today.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score17:24 , Mike Jones
Alize Cornet has a history of slaying the big names at Wimbledon. She defeated then five-time champion Serena Williams 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a thriller in 2014.
Last year she also upset world number one Iga Swiatek in the third round and ended the Pole’s 37-match winning streak. Cornet also beat defending champion Emma Raducanu in the first round of the US Open last year too.
Wimbledon LIVE: Alize Cornet vs Elena Rybakina latest score17:20 , Mike Jones
Next up on Centre Court is a current Wimbledon champion as Elena Rybakina looks to reach the third round of the women’s singles.
She’s taking on France’s experienced Alize Cornet in what will likely be as thrilling a match as the one just played.
Wimbledon LIVE: Liam Broady defeats Casper Ruud in five set thriller17:17 , Mike Jones
Liam Broady spoke after his five-set win against Casper Ruud saying: “I would have liked to have played him back home, but Centre Court of Wimbledon will do.
“When I went to bed last night, I was having a think of what I’d say if I won the match, but now I’m here I don’t know what to say.
“I said to my mum this morning, she doesn’t like watching, but I said I’ve already won £80,000 this week so she can chill out a bit.
“Denis [Shapovalov] is a mercurial talent, he’s one of the best players in the world as is Casper. He’s won junior Wimbledon. He’s an amazing player. With a crowd like this then why not have a go again.”
Wimbledon LIVE: Liam Broady defeats Casper Ruud in five set thriller17:14 , Mike Jones
Just look what it means to Liam Broady. He enjoyed that one for sure.
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Wimbledon LIVE: Liam Broady defeats Casper Ruud in five set thriller17:11 , Mike Jones
That was the match of Liam Broady’s life. Even if he doesn’t get much further in the tournament he’ll always remember the time he won on Wimbledon’s Centre Court.
The crowd went wild for him throughout the match and he rewarded them with some incredible tennis.
Wimbledon LIVE: Liam Broady defeats Casper Ruud in five set thriller17:08 , Mike Jones
Liam Broady won 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-0 against the world No. 4 Casper Ruud.
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Wimbledon LIVE: Liam Broady vs Casper Ruud latest score17:05 , Mike Jones
Liam Broady 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-0 Casper Ruud
Liam Broady is now serving to win the match. This has been a spectacular effort from him and he’s delighted the Centre Court crowd. Casper Ruud is ranked fourth in the world, Broady is 142nd.
His serve is working perfectly and helps him to a 30-15 lead. A lofted forehand goes across court and lands wide giving Ruud the opportunity to win the game.
Broady tries to shut the door with another inside-out forehand the blazes past his opponent. 40-30.
There it is! A forehand down the line gives Broady the game, the set and the match!
He’s beaten Casper Ruud in five wonderful sets on Centre Court.
Wimbledon LIVE: Liam Broady vs Casper Ruud latest score17:01 , Mike Jones
*Liam Broady 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 5-0 Casper Ruud
Every point he wins is being cheered to the rafters. Ruud is totally shot, simple mistakes are creeping into his game and his giving away easy points.
Broady moves 0-40 in front with an insanely good backhand return down the line. He’s got another three break points here as Ruud fails to land his first serves.
Broady wins the game! He’s the aggressor and peppers Ruud into the corner before switching sides and taking another break at the first time of asking.
Wimbledon LIVE: Liam Broady vs Casper Ruud latest score16:58 , Mike Jones
Liam Broady 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 4-0 Casper Ruud*
A hold of serve from Broady here would give him a double break. He starts in top fashion by taking the point before a spinning second serve in the next rally sees Ruud spank his backhand return out of play.
The Norwegian digs in for a baseline battle but Broady softly dinks a forehand drop over the net and lands one on the line. He finishes off with an ace!
Broady needs two games to win the match.
Wimbledon LIVE: Liam Broady vs Casper Ruud latest score16:54 , Mike Jones
*Liam Broady 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 3-0 Casper Ruud
Casper Ruud unleashes on a powerful forehand to save a break point before following up with a 127mph ace down the T line. Broady flicks a drop shot over the net and brings the game back to deuce for a fifth time.
Anothe fizzing serve from Ruud draws Broady into the net before a dainty forehand push from Ruud sends the ball long. He can’t close out this game.
Broady gets back ahead with an overhead volley at the net, Ruud knocks the return wide and then smashes in the winner!
He breaks again.
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