Key events<\/p>\n
Show key events only<\/p>\n
Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature<\/p>\n
He might be old and contemplating the end, but Djokovic finds first serves when he needs them, holding for 5-5. I think, for perhaps the first time, he doesn\u2019t believe he can win this trophy \u2013 with good reason. If Sinner can whack him on grass, it seems inconceivable he can reverse the result on hard, and to take the title that\u2019s almost definitely something he\u2019ll have to do. Svajda holds, so at 5-6, has guaranteed himself a first-set breaker \u2013 at least.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a>Emma Navarro (10) beats Caty McNally 6-2 6-1<\/p>\n Next for her: Uchijima or Krejcikova.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Aha, the main Sky channel has now joined Djokovic 4-5 0-30, so I\u2019ll stick with that and move to Harris v Fritz on my phone. Can Svajda find the two points he needs for a set advantage?<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Looking around the courts, Navarro is nearly there, leading McNally 6-2 5-1. As per the below, I\u2019m not able to watch it, but I expected a little better from the latter \u2013 though if Navarro is playing close to her best, there won\u2019t be loads she can do about it Otherwise, Azarenka leads Pavlyuchenkova 6-3 4-1; Lehecka, trailing Etcheverry 3-6, leads 5-0 in the second; and Nakashima is up -4 3-3 on Kym.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Harris had to qualify, but he can play \u2013 he reached the last eight of this competition in 2021. I expect Fritz to win, but it might not be as simple a victory as some are expecting.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Next on Armstrong: Lloyd Harris v Taylor Fritz (4)<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cEmma, you are one of the kindest souls on the planet but that was merciless,\u201d begins the interview. You\u2019d take it!<\/p>\n Raducanu is delighted with her performance and explains that putting in good practice-days every day is helping her build. She\u2019s putting faith in her process so hasn\u2019t had time to pursue her interest in art \u2013 she\u2019s walking around Central Park, but otherwise is focused on tennis.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Emma Raducanu beats Janice Tjen 6-2 6-1<\/p>\n A fantastic performance from Raducanu, who meets Rybakina or Valentova next.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Djokovic is near the end, but break point down at 2-3 he still delivers a service winner. Meantime\u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Well in Janie Tjen. She holds to avoid the bagel so, at 6-2 5-1,Raducanu will now serve for round three.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Raducanu is serving like an absolute demon, another quick hold giving her 6-2 5-0. She\u2019s nearly there.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Goodness me, look how good this is! My kippa is off in admiration.<\/p>\n Allow Instagram content?<\/p>\n This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click ‘Allow and continue’.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n So farm Svajda is doing nicely, 2-2 against Djokovic, and with Raducanu blazing a return past Tjen for 4-0, I\u2019m going to pay that match more attention \u2013 though first i\u2019m checking the draw, so well is she playing. And next up, it\u2019s Rybakina or Valentova \u2013 tasty.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Navarro did indeed take the first set off McNally 6-2; Azarenka has broken Pavlyuchenkova back for 3-3; Etcheverry took the first set against Lehecka 6-3 but trails by a break at 1-0 in the second; and Nakashima is trying to serve out the first set at 5-4 against Kym.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n I\u2019ve never seen Svajda play before, so I\u2019m interested to see what be brings. To get to this stage he won four quallies then his first-round match, which tells us he\u2019s in form. He holds for 1-0 while, on Armstrong, Raducanua leads 6-2 1-0 and is on her third break point of Tjen\u2019s first service-game. Whether she takes it or not, this contest is only going one way, and a double hands over the break. I\u2019m not sure I\u2019ve ever seen Raducanu as dominant, even when winning the tournament.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019re away on Ashe and that\u2019s the other match I\u2019m watching. I\u2019ve no idea why, but you can only access the choice of matches via the app on your phone, which is a right state of affairs: a beauty of this stage of proceedings is having more screens than eyes, discovering surprise belters and generally being absorbed by the sheer scale of it all.<\/p>\n Anyroad up, Navarro is serving for set one at 5-2 against dubs specialist McNally; Pavlyuchenkova leads Azarenka 3-1; Etcheverry leads Lehecka 5-3 and has three set points at 0-40; and Nakashima leads Kym 4-3 with a break.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n On Ashe, Djokovic and Svajda are knocking up. Back on Armstrong, Raducan has two set points at 5-2 15-40, and she\u2019s feeling herself, a hooked forehand winner sealing what we\u2019re told is a seriously impressive set. There\u2019s been a sense these last few months that she\u2019s returning to her best form, and by the looks of things she\u2019s almost there.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Word to the wise: if ever you\u2019ve a blocked sink or bath, do not buss bare coin calling out a plumber. Instead, head to your local plumbing supplies store, and buy some One Shot for \u00a312. Or, in other words, though I wasn\u2019t due on till 4.30pm BST, I had planned to watch the start of play, but instead was sent out to purchase the abovementioned, so I can advise you that Raducanu leads 4-2, but no more.<\/p>\n