Day-9 will see all 4 quarter-finals of the Menâs Singles being played on the day with two matches scheduled on the Centre Court and two matches played on the No. 1 Court. There wonât be any Womenâs Singles match played with the next round of Womenâs Singles scheduled on Day-10.
CENTRE COURT (1.30PM)
Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] v Marton Fucsovics (HUN)
Roger Federer (SUI) [6] v Hubert Hurkacz (POL) [14]
COURT 1 (1PM)
Karen Khachanov (RUS) [25] v Denis Shapovalov (CAN) [10]
Matteo Berrettini (ITA) [7] v Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) [16]
Hubert Hurkacz ousting Daniil Medvedev is not so good news for Federer. Even before Djokovic, Federer has to face Hurkacz today. Hurkacz has proved that he is ready for the big stage after his victory over 2nd seeded Medvedev.
It is Hurkacz first Grand Slam quarter-final. Coming in as an underdog, it wouldnât be wise to underestimate Hurkacz as he can prove to be lethal. At this stage, a win over Medvedev has given him the required confidence to march ahead and he will give his all to make the most of the opportunity to play at the big stage.
Federer no doubt has a ton of experience and a crowd favorite but I see his fitness level a little matter of concern especially due to the injuries over the last couple of years. It will be interesting to see if he can outlast the newbie Polish 24 year old.
Well there is nothing new to say about Djokovic who is in the best of his form. There is no match to his agility, flexibility and a resolute psychological mindset.
Canadaâs Denis Shapovalov reached his first Wimbledon semi-final beating Russiaâs Karen Khachanov 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 in an engrossing tussle that lasted 3hrs 26 mins.
Shapovalov will play defending champion Novak Djokovic in Fridayâs semi-final.
The 22-year-old, who is also into his first Grand Slam semi-final, is the first Canadian man to reach the last four at Wimbledon since Milos Raonic in 2016.
Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopannaâs mixed doubles campaign is over. They lose 3-6,6-3,9-11 to Jean-Julien Rojer and Andreja Klepac.
And with that, Indiaâs challenge at Wimbledon ends.
Sania Mirza will be next seen playing at the all-important Tokyo Olympics starting later this month where she will be teaming up with Ankita Raina in mixed doubles.
Hubert Hurkacz knocks out his idol, eight-time champion Roger Federer, in straight sets 6-3, 7-6, 6-0 to advance to his first Grand Slam semi-final.
Hurkacz became the second Polish man in history to reach the semi-finals at a Grand Slam.
A proud emotional moment for Hurkacz!
It was not Federerâs day today. It just felt that he let go the match after the 2nd set. Itâs the heaviest loss Federer has ever suffered at Wimbledon. The legend has entertained us for two decades and will forever remain the greatest of all time.
Matteo Berrettini became only the second Italian man to the Wimbledon semi-finals after powering past Canadaâs Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 5-7 7-5 6-3 on Wednesday.
Very emotional Roger Federer declares, âI really donât know if that was the last time Iâll play WimbledonâŚ"
Federer, who turns 40 in August, carries hopes of making yet another appearance at the iconic tournament but remains âunsureâ if it could happen again.
As quoted by BBC, the 20-time Grand Slam champion said, âOf course I would like to play it again but at my age, you never know what is around the corner. I will talk with my team and go from there, see what I need to do to get in better shape and be more competitive.â
Roger Federer Quarter-Final Press Conference | Wimbledon 2021
Day 10 Highlights - Ash Barty AND Karolina Pliskova into Finals
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty beat 2018 champion Angelique Kerber 6-3, 7-6 in the first final
While Karolina Pliskova defeated 2nd seed Aryna Sabalenka 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in the 2nd to set up the summit clash vs the Australian.
Final showdown at the All-England Tennis club this Saturday. Both ladies will be gunning for their first ever title at Londonâs famous grass court event.
Day-11 will see all 2 semi-finals of the Menâs Singles being played on the Centre Court and mixed doubles semi-finals match on the Centre Court. There wonât be any Womenâs Singles match played with the Womenâs Singles Final scheduled for tomorrow.
Djokovic will play 10th seed Denis Shapovalov today after the Canadian beat Russian 25th seed Karen Khachanov.
Djokovic is now two wins from a record-equalling 20th menâs major.
After winning the Australian Open and French Open titles already this year, another triumph at the All England Club will mean he equals the tally jointly held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Nadal is not playing at Wimbledon this year, while Federer was beaten in straight sets in his quarter-final by Hubert Hurkacz, who will face Matteo Berrettini in the last four.
Italyâs Berrettini defeated Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 5-7 7-5 6-3 to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final.
Italian Matteo Berrettini beats Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 6-0 6-7 (3-7) 6-4. Matteo Berrettini is the first Italian man or woman to make a singles final at the Wimbledon Championships.
Previously, the 7th seed hadnât gone past the 4th round before and now, he will face either Novak Djokovic or Denis Shapovalov in Sundayâs final on Centre Court. It will be the first Grand Slam final of his career too.
"I have no words⌠really! Just thanks, it will take a couple of hours to understand what happened. I just know that I played a great match and that Iâm really happy to be here. I enjoyed the crowd and my family are here, along with my whole team.
âI think that I didnât dream about this [happening] because it was too much, you know? Iâm just so happy, grazie.â
"I remember the first time that I stepped onto this court, two yearsâ ago against Roger [Federer], and it wasnât the same performance! But, heâs just a great legend. I enjoyed it, even though I lost, and I think that experience helped me to be ready today. Iâm grateful for everything thatâs happening and thatâs it!"
Defending champion Novak Djokovic beat Denis Shapovalov 7-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the second semifinal of the day to book a place in Sundayâs menâs singles final Italyâs Matteo Berrettini. This will be the 30th Grand Slam final for Djokovic.
Andy Lapthorne and David Wagner win quad wheelchair doubles title
After a two year wait for Wheelchair Tennis, David Wagner and Andy Lapthorne finally got their hands on the Quad Wheelchair Doubles title.
Britainâs Andy Lapthorne won his second Wimbledon quad wheelchair doubles title as he and American partner David Wagner brilliantly saw off a fightback from Dylan Alcott and Sam Schroder.
Lapthorne claimed his 13th Grand Slam title overall and an 11th in doubles as he and Wagner triumphed 6-1 3-6 6-4.
Djokovic âTo be honest whatâs going on is quite obvious. We all see it. I have to play 90% of my matches with the crowd against me. I not only have to face my rival, but also the stands.â
Not sure why Djokovic is vilified!
Is it wrong to pursue your dream with passion, hard work and unfaltering determination to excel to reach the pinnacle?
I personally think there is lot to learn from Djokovicâs journey.
Here is what Shapovalov had to say
âIâd be happy if Novak can be my mentor, that means he stopped playing (laughing). He told me a few words in the locker room, and he doesnât have to do that, it means a lot to me, it is big for me.â
Australiaâs Ashleigh Barty says she âcouldnât be more raptâ to play for her first Wimbledon title on the 50th anniversary of her idol Evonne Goolagong Cawleyâs maiden win.
âJust play the ballâ - Navratilovaâs advice to final debutants
With both women experiencing their maiden Wimbledon finals, nine-time champion Martina Navratilova says the key will be who âhandles the occasion the betterâ.
"My advice to both players would be âjust play the ballâ. Youâre playing the opponent, youâre not playing the Wimbledon final.
"Everyone gets nervous and everyone chokes, itâs how little you can choke, how well you can handle the nerves.
âThe key is to admitting âOK, this is what Iâm feeling now, what do I have to do to win this next pointâ and bring it back to the tennis.â
âItâs a toss-up. Iâm giving the slight edge to Pliskova, only because of the way she has been playing the last two weeks. But overall Barty is the better player.â
Ashleigh Barty is the new Ladiesâ Singles Champion
World number one Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Pliskova 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 in the final.
The 25-year-old Barty, who won her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2019, emulated her idol Evonne Goolagong who claimed the second of her All England Club titles in 1980.
Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopannaâs mixed doubles campaign is over. They lose 3-6,6-3,9-11 to Jean-Julien Rojer and Andreja Klepac.
Hurkacz became the second Polish man in history to reach the semi-finals at a Grand Slam.
Djokovic for the Wimbledon title
Australiaâs Ashleigh Barty says she âcouldnât be more raptâ to play for her first Wimbledon title on the 50th anniversary of her idol Evonne Goolagong Cawleyâs maiden win.
