01/07/2016 Wimbledon

The rain fell at Wimbledon on Tuesday and Wednesday, leading

players and spectators frustrated. But yesterday, the All-England Club

came alive on a day of drama. What a stunning result this is. Annika Beck

has won an extraordinary match against Heather Watson. A tour de

force from Andy Murray. The number three seed, by the skin of her

teeth, goes through to the third round.

And it is a brilliant Jeannie Bouchard putting out the number one.

One of the stars was Dan Evans, his second victory has set up a centre

star... Court meeting against Roger Federer. A truly convincing victory,

probably the best two hours of his tennis career. Good afternoon, it

was a good day yesterday, we lost 18 seeds from the men's and ladies, the

highest to forward the world than the team as last year's finalist,

Muguruza stop we said goodbye to two of Britain's leading ladies, Heather

Watson and Jo Konta, but Andy Murray sales through and will be back on

court tomorrow, which leaves centre stage today, Britain's number four,

Dan Evans. He is making his third round debut and will try to succeed

where Marcus Willis failed. He takes on seven time champion Roger Federer

on Centre Court. Novak Djokovic continues his title defence having

not lost in a Grand Slam for over one year. Hoping to avoid joining

the list of fallen seeds is the other reigning champion, Serena

Williams. Their sister, Venus, is back on the big stage as she makes a

swift return on Court One. The last Britain standing in the women's draw

is Tara Moore. Awaiting her is a tough encounter with grand slam

champion Svetlana Kuznetsova. A mouthwatering clash is underway

between two grand slam champion 's, Stan Wawrinka is taken on Juan

Martin del Potro, who makes a welcome return to Centre Court after

his injury nightmare. So, we will see what is on Centre

Court, first it is Del Potro against Wawrinka, then Serena Williams

defending against Racine Mchale, and Federer and Evans is your late

afternoon entertainment, under the roof. Serena Williams is taken on

another talented 19-year-old, Daria Kasatkina. She had to come through a

doubles match yesterday. Djokovic takes on the big server, Sam Querrey

from the US, and another big server, Milos Raonic. Other matches we are

keeping an eye on, and we hope it gets underway, Nick Kennedy asked

against dust and Brown, two of the great entertainers. -- Nick Kyrgios

against dust and Brown. Tomas Berdych is the final finalist, and

Svetlana Kuznetsova against Tara Moore, Britain's last woman standing

on Court three. It is a relief big day for Britain's Dan Evans, here he

is looking relaxed along with his coach, Mark Hilton. He was ranked

763 last, now he's in the top 100, he has won two matches and is on

Centre Court to face Roger Federer. What a difference 12 months makes.

Here's claggy cars, he's always one to watch. Away from the controversy,

he is an outstanding player -- claggy cars. He takes on dust and

Brown. And Tara Moore, the gritty player and she will need that went

you take some Kuznetsova, she is the last British woman in the

championship. I mention the roof on Centre Court, because you can see

what is happening. Players were on court ten minutes ago, we were

hoping to start but another shower has come through, the covers are

back on and they have to wait very patiently to stop we have little

play, only two minutes of play so far, and they were due to get

underway at 11, study spectators having to be patient at Wimbledon.

Let's find out if they will be rewarded with some plate, let's go

to the lady who knows all the answers, Carol Kirkwood. What will

happen? There is a bit of cloud, we're not out of the woods, it is

still producing spots of rain, just enough to cause disruption. As you

go through the afternoon, it will brighten up and by the time of

evening, we will be seeing sunshine. There is to risk of shower, but

through the afternoon, that risk continues to diminish. As for

tomorrow, we're looking at a fair few showers likely, around about

lunchtime, but through the afternoon, once again that risk will

diminish and we will see a bit more sunshine. A lot more play, we're

looking at more dry weather and wet weather through this afternoon and

also tomorrow. That is wonderful news, thank you, Carol. Tell them

all on Henman Hill, they will be thrilled to hear that. We will get

some play, the covers are all on the outside court, but this is what is

happening on number one. They are playing, and Venus Williams, the

five-time champion, is taken on Daria Kasatkina. If they continue

playing in the drizzle, we will join that match on BBC Two in just a

moment. But we are going live to Centre Court, under the roof, it is

Stan Wawrinka against Juan Martin del Potro, 6-3 Wawrinka took the

first set, it is on serve in the second. Let's join John McEnroe and

Mark Petchey. Del Potro was under pressure in the

last game, but gets a platform here to try and attack the Wawrinka

serve, he's had a couple of chances, unable to take them so far.

You are never sure whether Wawrinka, he can at times blow hot and cold.

JOHN MCENROE: He was hanging around, Del Potro, to let's hope he can size

things up and play up to his ability.

The question is, what is that ability now? If he does play well,

what more does he have the offer? I mentioned he served pretty well,

his forehand could be hit better, but other than that... There we go.

UMPIRE: Wawrinka challenging. It was called out.

You can see why he challenged. Agonisingly close for Wawrinka.

That return is like 100 in the world return. He is a big guy, Wawrinka

likes to kick that serve, he can stepping closer, attack it. Just

pushing it to the centre of court. At least he took that earlier, it

took a bit of time away from Stan, still mid-court shot.

What a let down that while some Wawrinka, and well played, Del

Potro, for keeping himself in front of this second set and not falling

behind the pressure. The bit of pressure seemingly getting to

Wawrinka. Ireland he had the chance to get a break and didn't capitalise

-- I remember. You don't want to wake of a bed that has been in

hibernation for a while. This gentleman from Argentina.

He is awake himself up, come on, I have a chance, I am in this.

He will get himself involved in that game to recover the break, Del Potro

moving away with the game. He was able to shrug off, if you looked at

that game at 15-30 when he had that easy forehand, that could have been

15-40, still at a break stop it you let your concentration and death, it

seems to me the one surprise I have looking at his game plan is he seems

to be going as big, so consistently, it doesn't seem he would need to go,

take that type of risk against Del Potro. Certainly be backhand or

expecting the run down. He is feeling some tension too. Doesn't

look at the moment there's a big change in terms of how he's trying

to play on the grass this year at Birmingham. We've talked about

Richard Krajicek becoming involved. We are not seeing him get to the

net, and attack the backhand side, there's not as much pace coming

offered from the Argentinian. It feels it could have been a strategy

which would have won him points. Feels like... He looked up as if

they gave him the wrong game plan. He is delaying the break. It is

tough being up in that box. It is warning up, that box, as the

cornermen progresses. Each round gets a little hotter underneath. --

tournament progresses. APPLAUSE

I'm not sure any players would want to take on the crosscourt forehand

with Del Potro, but Wawrinka fancies his chances. Especially if Del Potro

is on the run, because there is little chance he will get back in

the court. He does even bigger. Seems humanly possible, but it is

hard to make a lot of those. The Argentinian had to change frame

after a long time staying with that racket which won him the US Open.

Still the same manufacturer, but he was playing with three rackets she

had to string every time. A little bigger. Federer has done that.

You wonder how much that racket, with the string, contributed. He was

at the finals with an old school racket.

Massive, too good from Wawrinka. It seems right moment here when the was

mis-hit, attack that beautifully. APPLAUSE

Not the cleanest volley, just the point added to his account. You can

see his imposing presence up there, he tightens in close to the net,

there's Wawrinka to lob. The shot was the idiot placed that lob over

his head. -- this shot was there. UMPIRE: Wawrinka challenges shot.

That is what he thinks of his opinion.

Big point. You can understand why he challenged. He steps further back

and takes a bigger swing, he hasn't done that here yet. Very bad return.

He is thinking, if I don't get that end, I have no hope.

He has a fairly big swing on that forehand, traditional, find some

further in the baseline than he needs to be, giving himself time to

swing the ball. The type of exchanges we sought

regularly in that epic semifinal three years ago with Djokovic.

So good, the tennis has ended its best stage of the match, both

players playing as well as they can. -- entered.

The biggest serve of the tournament on a big point from Del Potro, 130

into the body, and this would be a body blow for Wawrinka. Within

touching distance of getting the break back.

He is doing exceptionally well, given that limitations on that

backhand, Del Potro. He tosses that ball forward, the

opponent must feel like he's awfully close to you when he hits that

serve. It is not his fault bag of tricks,

but he's playing with that full intensity you need.

And for the neutrals, that is a good scoreline. Del Potro just one game

away from levelling up this second-round clash. Two wonderful

players. While that is something he brings onto the Centre Court other

players wouldn't have done, the ability to play big points well. We

talked about Wawrinka being out here three times, Del Potro himself has

been out here six times prior to this clash. John, you asked me the

other day, so I thought I should go and find out how many Roger had

played on this court. It is 71 ahead of today. That is amazing. That is

what Dan Evans has in front of him. And very much at home on this court,

as these two so for. Got to check what the all-time record is. Pete

Sampras must be there. You keep throwing me trivia questions. That

is Saturday taking care of. That is good. You don't want to have too

much free time. Del Potro career Grand Slam record is 64 in 26. That

would have been a heck of a lot better if the hand missed so much

time -- hadn't have. Even if he could occasionally take

it with two hands, that would be helpful to his cause.

Out of there, he reached with the two hands, that is a good sign. He

looked up, wait a second, we could be all level here. Certainly an

awful lot brighter, which is why everyone is clapping.

There is a lot of players clapping in the locker room, eager, anxious.

Second and third round matches which are being played on the outside

courts. That was just a little sloppy with his feet, Wawrinka. He

has lost his edge, concentration to a degree and that has cost him.

Well, he mops it up, and that is the area you feel with the way Del Potro

has his backhand, you can drift and with his serve. It has forced Del

Potro to put the left hand on the racket.

That is the hardest he has hit one so far, and gives him set point. He

used the left hand a little bit. It would appear this second set is

out of Wawrinka's reach, as is the ball, and credit to Del Potro who's

not sure if it got a bit of the line or not. Oh, it has, can you believe

it? Wawrinka already setting down, has had to bounce back up. Can he

bounce back? Reprieve. UMPIRE: Game Wawrinka.

APPLAUSE. The prove everybodyial get out of jail free card is still in

this set. Till in this set. -- the proverbial get out of jail free card

is still in this set. An anxious look there, is this set

slipping away from him perhaps? Don't jump to conclusions quite yet.

He is serving well, hitting the spots. Not a lot of aces, just four,

but he's up at 81% right now. It's tough to break a guy when he's

getting that many first serves in. APPLAUSE.

Probably the only person who isn't happy winning that second set is

Stan Wawrinka. It's been a long row back for row

Is there a player in your generation, John, that remind you of

Stan in terms of the fluctuations that you see at timeses with him?

Not necessarily in matches but throughout the course of a season,

that was this good? Maybe not quite as good, but Johan was a smaller

version, but very, very powerful. Very up and down. Won two Grand

Slams. Two Australian Opens, semis of the US Open. In Bjorg two sets to

love in the semis way back then. Stan's gotten noticeably better.

Mentally, his swings aren't as wide. His dips aren't as low as they used

to be. To me that's thanks to Norman. 83% of your first serves in.

You're 6-6. It's probably... To I alluded, and talked about it

earlier. These guys come in. They are so well prepared. So aware what

they need to do to get off the mark quickly. You don't want to give away

anything as top players. He is a notoriously slow starting over the

years. You have to add in, you haven't been there, the tension of

not having played a Grand Slam match in two-and-a-half years. Not being

on this court for three years. Those are factors that have to be dealt

with. Here we are in this whole new match. It will be interesting to see

if the crowd starts to rally behind. See who wants it more, who can deal

with the stress certainly given his uncertainty about his fitness not

knowing how long he can go, would be happy that it's only been an hour

and ten minutes on a grass court. This becomes more mental than

physical. The last four games of that second set, you got the sense

that both were playing to their full capabilities out there. Wawrinka off

the leash early on. It will be interesting how this third set pans

out. Lots of looks for Wawrinka. Getting his focus back between the

lines. To me he was much sharper. Hitting

the ball cleaner early. He's gotten tentative and uncertain here.

Bordering on careless. A couple of big serves to get his

game going again. That's another ball he seemingly

played harder than he needed to. This would be perfect for quick

break. He's done a great job there, del

Potro, getting the ball back in the court. It has to be said allowing

Wawrinka to self destruct to some degree. How many tough shots did del

Potro hit in that game? How many shots did Wawrinka? None. This boy

feels thankful. Right now, del Potro has been gifted that break. But

again good recognition for him, get the ball into court, don't overplay

situations if you don't have to. He knows Stan's temperament. I'm sure

he is aware how he's been chatting away and looking up to Richard and

Magnus. APPLAUSE. There was almost an intake

of breath as del Potro sets up that forehand. He hasn't really gotten

going yet. If he can get the A game on that shot, it's going be fun to

see. Didn't anticipate they would trade

early breaks. Stunning shot down the line.

Beautiful and a great reaction from Wawrinka as well. As it was after

dropping his opening service game. Been wallowing a little bit in that

second set, but he strikes back straight away here in the third. You

just got an indication of how much better he is mentally than before

that he was able to brush that one off. He's won a couple of slams.

It did look like he was heading in the wrong direction there.

14 forehand winners to none for del Potro. Yet here we are, dead even.

Those high defensive lobs are tough to hit in the air even more so when

you have to deal with the sun and the wind. Seems like it would be

easier to let the ball hit the ground. Size it up.

That's the del Potro here, correctly standing to his left off the return

and not letting that ball get away from him. Setting himself up

beautifully. This would be unbelievable, three straight breaks.

Not only his first forehand but his first ground stroke winner of the

match. APPLAUSE. Great exchange tweeze

these two. WHITE Great exchange tweeze these two. -- between these

two. Couldn't quite make the adjustment in time.

APPLAUSE. Dropped ambitiously. It is a third space break from this third

set. We are all wanting to see what he will do. Looked like he was going

to take a good rip at it. Standing too far back. Almost will to

anticipate this shot that he isn't going to hit it that hard. That's

easier said than done with his forehand. He did reach for it.

Needed something deeper and harder. The unpredictability of it is

benefitting del Potro right now. Maybe from Stan's point of view he

missed a bit of a trick in that. Stan's blocked that return back off

the first serve. You sense both guys are having

trouble playing up to their ability. The stress of waiting, this is a

second round match. Whoever wins this, if the other match is finished

will have to come back and play again tomorrow.

APPLAUSE. Occasionally sliced that ball off the line. He has to keep

Stan a little bit off balance. Pretty much can't hit a serve right

in right now. Can't be another break.

Apparently there's a real possibility there could be. Not

enough spin on the ball from del Potro's point of view. Travels long.

Out! UMPIRE: Game, Mr Del Potro. Four

straight breaks of serve. It is pretty hard to adjust. This is

rather surprising, to say the least. Four breaks in a row. It's one of

the reasons that del Potro doesn't serve and volley because Stan

doesn't block it? If he inside the service line, it's always a low

volley for a guy of his size? That's true, but at times he could sit and

bounce. He's got options. APPLAUSE. Great perseverance from

del Potro. Good discipline. You can see that slice is most effective on

this court. It will Skidmore than it would on clay or a hard court.

Out! APPLAUSE.

Making it look easy to hold serve. It hasn't been so far in the third

for either man. Beautiful. He's had a bit of work

done on his right hand. It's hard work for Wawrinka to get himself in

front in the third set by three games to two. John, you have an

Academy. I'm interested to know what your thought processes is in terms

of technique. Look at these different forehands. Look at how

Stan takes the racquet back and turns the face inside out. You can

see the side he is going to hit the ball back is showing right now on

the left for Wawrinka. And if we look at del Potro, it is old school,

with the racquet face a lot flatter. Is it the case you just let players

in general work out what works for them, in your opinion

It would be interesting for the players, and I'm sure they have and

do, even the old school guys, to try to hit it different ways to find

what your comfort level is. How much you have to change that. Jack Sock

has incredible spin on the forehand. I'm not sure how he does it, how

that quest stays in one piece. The revolutions of his ball, more spin

than even Nadal in the forehand. So that take-back has got to be

extreme. All these players have this firmer, better grasp. Thicker grass

to thank for they couldn't do it with the older court.

Nice adventure into the net from Wawrinka. The game plan was to

sprint forward, cut it off. If you execute your shot, hit it where you

want to, you will win the point. Crushes it, not put a real dent in

Del Potro's dreams right now as well.

Hard-pressed to find anyone who can hit a backhand than that.

He says, do I get to point? Is it that bad a challenge?

UMPIRE: Mr Wawrinka has two challenges. He still has the record

for the worst record ever against Roger.

He has got to be nervous about challenging again. Del Potro, go

ahead. He is having fun out there at least.

A mini opening at 15-30, shot firmly in his face by Del Potro.

He is serving a much better these days, but Del Potro wasn't actually,

for somebody of his size, the stronger shot, but moved the action

out to claim the weapon which has been for him.

I'm just happy to see him take on a serve which has some velocity and

try to hit it with two hands. A pivotal sets, getting to the

business end of it. Exciting times. You can see why it is important for

Del Potro to put something adequate on that backhand, because if he

doesn't, even though that net is a few inches higher over the high

point, going up the line, it makes that shot for Wawrinka easier to

pull off. That is really the shot we've seen that has gotten him back

in the set and in the lead, to take that one hander, that exquisite

thing of beauty he has of the line and head Del Potro, forced him to go

for a low percentage beforehand. It is a cat and mouse game, continues

the stress level. Trying to hone in each of's game, get the edge. Get to

this critical third set in the lead, Del Potro's record. This is a guy

who hasn't had a major in two years, his five set a record in his career

is for macro in nine is thinking, this is a much bigger set for me

than Stan. It is not great, but played a lot more, 23 wins, 19

losses in five set matches. Certainly the fitter man at the

moment. Tough to time the ball, that is for

sure. Sitting in amazement to watch the

buzz -- velocity you see out here. Feel like the return is as hard as

the serve. Well played, when he hits the ball

like that, looks to attack. That forehand needed to be handled better

than Del Potro did there. Paid the price, looked like an easy game.

Back at deuce. Maybe chip and take one of those short balls, he is 6-6,

he has some good hands. Well, it looked like Wawrinka was

buried, he's only been in there a times, five of eight is Del Potro.

-- eight times. Awkward hold a serve than he would

have liked. He is in the top ten most recently, this would have been

a match played typically in this round of 16 quarters, before Stan

Wawrinka became Stan Wawrinka. Just starting to find himself.

This is great played by Stan. Not only does he go and headed

one-handed, but heat doesn't hit it that. Easily cut off by Wawrinka.

He is saying it is too late for the Del Potro challenge. He's always had

a tendency to challenge late, but to be fair to him, that was 122 out

wide. That seems unfair, they let these players have an awful lot of

time. Hopefully it didn't matter. It was

confirmed by Hawk-Eye it was in, not that he knows that. He would like

to, though. The bear coming out of hibernation

slowly and surely. The ball was low, the shot was flat.

He is 6-foot six, get the back little stiff.

Perfectly placed serve. Perfectly poised set of tennis. Wawrinka hangs

onto a serve. The nice style, we been talking about a few patterns of

play perhaps Wawrinka that he could have done more of. Getting to the

net, perhaps he could have explored it. We have seen this backhand, he

knows is ball is going to go cross-court if he attacks it would

that type of venom. He knows it is going to be sliced. Is there any way

for Del Potro to disguise that a little longer? It makes it rather

straightforward for Wawrinka there. Trying to dip it and get it low, but

gave it away too easily. Stan Wawrinka is feeling some nerves,

this is stressful to have the former US champion. The upside big ever Del

Potro at the moment in his career, more desperate to get himself back

on track, in the rankings. Just to emphasise that, we were talking he

has gone down the line 4%. A lot has been set by the fact, to me, we said

he needs to be willing to take that down the line. That is a say that

shot across court, but that is way too many times, way too often. It

will catch up to him, you would think. Especially with a guy like

Stan, who is hitting those forehands. The line is more open,

you have to test him. That is the one that got him before.

Trying to figure out how he hates it so hard. -- hits.

Just keep turning it over, you want to get more spin. He seems to be

able to get spin quite easily. That forehand, the way he hit his

last couple. Wawrinka there. He went in with some heat, second serve.

Sensational pass, inch perfect. Wawrinka would have benefited from

it. Volley shorter, here it comes again. He hit it too deep, a place

well Del Potro had a shot to execute.

APPLAUSE Excellent hold at a difficult time

for Wawrinka. Just one more, solid hold from Del

Potro, and we see ourselves and a third set breaker. We looked at the

straw when it came out, we said, oh, my goodness, Del Potro and Wawrinka

second round. This is what we were hoping for because there's been some

serious qualities, pretty major stress, you can feel it. You can get

a good idea at what a stake that these two, to try to make it to the

next day. Tomorrow they will have to play again. Sense of urgency,

especially this guy who doesn't have a good buy set record, that see if

he can pull this third set out, who hasn't played in a single Grand Slam

event in two and a half years. This is where it will get a little dicey

for him. I suppose on the flip side, John, quite a bit of pressure for

Wawrinka that he needs to take care of Del Potro today. He is the form

player at the moment. This man desperately searching to regain the

form that saw him get in the world's top five. We have seen glimpses of

it today. The last time to Grand Slam champions met here was in 2008,

married Marat Safin bid Novak Djokovic. The

best he has hit the forehand in the last ten minutes.

Considering these guys traded breaks in the first four games, and end up

being decided by a tie-break... And that will be a big one.

Amazing that Del Potro refuses this slice. Hold on, game and not over.

Still some work to do for Del Potro to get to this tie-break.

A tie-break which will separate these two, as you would expect,

Wawrinka has played more this chip, 18, he has won 12, Del Potro has

played seven, he has won three. For Wawrinka, tie-breakers haven't been

the best form of this board for him, he's won 106 to nine but lost 101.

For a while last year, he was in deficit but went on in nine winning

streak which lasted until March, when he lost to Goffin, which pushed

his account into the positive. The big four, however, ahead of him,

they have had markedly better tie-breaker records and in their

career compared to Wawrinka. That is some quality serving from

both men at the start of this. The pendulum swings much quicker, in

this particular juncture in the set. Started with fluctuations with

4-macro straight breaks. Unexpectedly predictable, he should

be able to slice that effectively of the line, but he get away with it

there. Tight, got it a little bit late. Del Potro at the mini service

break at the edge. You could cut the tension with a knife right now.

To reflect serving continues in the tie-breaker for Del Potro -- to if

you put yourself in Wawrinka's shoes, he has got to be thinking, if

I don't hit it perfectly, it is in to the Del Potro forehand. That is

true, which would lead be believe it is not a great idea to move into it.

You know what you're going to get. Del Potro had been serving down the

line, the guessing game continues, where will he go?

He stuck to the old faithful, and it worked out well for him. You don't

want to be in Warwick's position when he is looking at Del Potro

hitting a forehand there -- Wawrinka. Big trouble for Wawrinka

now. Untimely to say the least, double

fault from Wawrinka, four set points for Del Potro.

UMPIRE: Mr Wawrinka challenged the call. The ball is called out.

Time ends to what was a pulsating set of tennis and it is Del Potro

who catches it. Against the former it is Del Potro who leads by two

sets to one. You gotta hand it to... This guy is going to be absolutely

disgusted that he left this opportunity to slip away. And for

this gentle giant, you gotta feel good that he's persevered, that he

competed hard, even with some limitations. You can sort of get a

glimpse of how and why he was so good and such a difficult obstacle

and opponent. That forehand started to really hum. He really, you could

see his confidence with that shot rising. If he can just get the brain

working just a little bit more clearly, become a little less

predictable, it's going to make him that much more dangerous. He's

already in a position to create a big upset. He wouldn't have been

before. I think if Del Potro is discussing the fact has he was not

able to get that challenge about four or five games ago, which

obviously is ancient history now. Just keep himself composed, get out

a little bit of anxiety while Wawrinka takes the bathroom break.

Tries to get his act together. More of the same really for Del Potro. It

is up to Stan to have to change his game a little bit. Or does he have

to play his game better do you think, John? This has become

extremely mental and edgy. Del Potro has done his best to get Wawrinka to

do more than he needs to. Is he going to be able to pull back that

little bit and, dare I say it, play a little safer? Not cut back on the

unforced errors? Take a look. If he can find that you've got Wawrinka,

35, he's got double the amount of errors. Just doesn't seem like he

needs to go that big. Especially, he could pepper the backhand He doesn't

have to go to Del Potro's forehand. Del Potro is looking to run around

it. How about using a drop shot, bringing Del Potro into the court?

Which he clearly doesn't want to do. He has hit 91 serves. He has not one

time served and volleyed. So that would lead me to believe he is not

looking to move forward. This would be a good way to create uncertainty

with Juan Martin Del Potro as far as movement, as far as his comfort,

because this is the type of match he lines to play. He unsettles you,

which is understandable. The way he uses that forehand. The serve is

solid. A moment taken by Wawrinka to try to compose himself. His hopes

and dreams in these championships are hanging by a bit of a thread

right now. If Del Potro takes the lead, gets the serves, he can add

further stress ander pressure on the Wawrinka.

UMPIRE: The fourth set, Juan Martin Del Potro to serve.

Played a four-setter against Ryan Williams in the Australian Open in

2014, which he won in four and then lost Agut four or five years ago.

Look at this year, even the best of three matches, has he played any

long matches? Played a three-set straight set win

here. He lost 6-0 in the third to Simone. Gilles Simon has played one

over three-set match. I think it's a pretty safe bet to

say he has not one single time been on a court longer in two-and-a-half

years than he has right now. That's what Stan tried to do there,

bring him in. I suspect you are going to see more of that.

That match was two hours and four minutes, so this is the longest he's

been on a active court for a long, long time.

Just seems like a bad shot, high up the line of the double hander to Del

Potro. Just feels like a safe with a way to go. Gives himself another

easier ball to play. Trying to fight fire with fire at times, Wawrinka.

APPLAUSE. That was absolutely well played. It's easy to sit here and

say what you should do. As a coach or as fan or a commentator, but when

you see a guy come to net that seldomly. And that's a pretty big

point to start the set. You've got to at least make the guy hit a

volley, right? Make them earn it. He looks as though he is a bit cloudy

out here with his thinking, Wawrinka. Hasn't got that clarity he

started the match with. Seems to be second guessing himself. That short

play was a beautiful play. Del Potro did absolutely... He missed one

outright and the other one he just floated. Seems like that could be

successful. UMPIRE: Mr Wawrinka challenged the

call. The ball is called out. UMPIRE: Mr Wawrinka has two

challenges remaining. APPLAUSE. If I were Wawrinka I would

pretend I was playing doubles. I wouldn't even bother covering the

line. A far more composed rally at the end

of that game with Wawrinka. He's on the board in the fourth.

A two-hander return coming out for Del Potro that time round. He's got

to really focus right now on his own service game, stay in front, get

this thing closer to the end of the set, where there is going to be

major pressure on the number four seed.

Goes to that centre service line but uses his height nicely the find the

angle, hit his spots. A lovely blend on his serve today,

Del Potro. Moving it around, just enough to keep Wawrinka honest.

That was wayward. Del Potro takes a 2-1 lead. He also has a two sets to

one lead. STUDIO: And what a comfortable hold

that was for Del Potro. We'll be on Centre Court in a moment. Plenty of

play happening elsewhere. Over on Court Number One, Venus Williams has

taken the first set against Darya Kasatkina. She lost four games in a

row and was made to work for it. The five-times champion is one set up.

That's live on BBC Two. They've got play under way on the outside courts

as well. Nick Kyrgios against Dustin Brown. This one is on the Red

Button. Two great entertain ers. It is close on the opening set. On

number two court on the Red Button. Up to 15 courts available online, on

the website and the app. Tomas Berdych is on court three facing

Benjamin Beck ber. 3-2 he leads and that match you can see online.

Lovely to see the blue sky around Wimbledon and the rain moving away.

By the tournament as it stands, there are still 16 second round

matches to be finished here today. The tournament committee, they

haven't made a decision yet, but they are discussing potentially

playing on Sunday. Of course, a lot has to be discussed. They've got to

look at what gets finished today, the forecast tomorrow. The forecast

for next week, and if they are going to bring everyone here on Sunday

they have to make sure the weather is good as well. It is being

discussed, possibly, a Sunday being played. But no decision as yet. Back

we go. Out! APPLAUSE. If you were paying for a

ticket today John, that Kyrgios-Brown, is that worth a few

dollars? I'm absolutely positive there is not a seat available there.

Some serious entertaining going on. Kyrgios to me can win slams.

APPLAUSE. He's getting his act together. This guy has gotten better

as the match has gone on mentally. The forehand has had more of an

impact. For him it makes sense. He hasn't played a lot of tennis.

If he's in a situation like he is there, he will probably let some

games go by. Maybe the smart thing to do for him right now, keep those

legs fresh. Out! He's got a little traction

early on in this game, Wawrinka. Can he capitalise on it?

Perhaps harder for Wawrinka to get that ball right on to the backhand

of Del Potro off the return. I wonder if he'll try a low slice up

the line himself. He hasn't done a great deal of that either, Wawrinka.

You feel if he can keep playing points like that, distracts him that

way without much discipline, there is only going to be one winner. Keep

waiting for Del Potro to mix things up. He has so far been adamantly

against that idea. How good was that?!

CHEERING. How good does he feel about being on this court? You

talked about his predict ability, but edict ability, but look at the

score - he's winning. APPLAUSE. He is perhaps feeling he

had to hit it as close to the line as he could to keep it wide. Del

Potro edges ahead in the fourth. We talked a lot about how the

surfaces, we see the minor celebration for Del Potro, had

become similar, but we do still see that different surfaces produce

different strategies. Look at Novak. In the French he was slicing the

ball about 15% of the time. He is above 40% here at wibble on the. Ut

15% of the time. He is above 40% here at wibble on the. You can see

-- here at Wimbledon. You can see Del Potro is keeping the ball low on

the grass. Tell Steve Johnson the American that. He has a two-hander

he struggles with. He is in the third round here. He's driving

people crazy with that shot. Del Potro, it is understandable, it is

desirable to use a slice backhand. It is clear the ball can move

through the court, stay low if nothing else. Give you time to set

up your bigger weapon, but he's going to be in more of a danger if

he is able to mix it up a little more. God forbid hit a drop shot.

Able to mix it up a little more. God forbid hit a drop shot. Imagine how

good - I can imagine, he could be top ten in the world.

Once again it is a little brighter than it has been throughout this

context. Is a little brighter than it has been throughout this context.

-- contest. If they open the roof in the next

match, there could be a quick delay. Did you see that? He can hit it and

he hit it well. Stan moving to his left and

expecting, anticipating the slice across court. Had to change gears.

Surprise, surprise. CHEERING. Oh! Unusual to get the

ball by a guy 6 foot 6. He is loving this. He is so happy. An important

match. The Grand Slam. Can't ask for any more from him, Centre Court at

Wimbledon. You can see where his forehand is,

he's got more on it than Stan. What a time to deliver that. It

keeps him in this fourth set, potentially keeps him in the match.

He's in a rush to try and finish the point isn't he? Pressure mounting on

Wawrinka. UMPIRE: Advantage Del Potro.

CHEERING. Gutsy, courageous from Wawrinka, who hasn't hit that shot

spectacularly well all the time today, but when he needed it, he

found it. That is big time. That was the absolutely sweet and

correct shot for him to hit there. Beautiful play by Wawrinka.

Some points are bigger than others and a couple of break points saved

by Wawrinka there. Cast their mind back to the first set. Wawrinka was

very much on top. The match started to turn around there. We may well be

looking back in another hour and saying, that was where Wawrinka

saved this particular encounter. He's always had a spectacular

backhand and he needed on that second break point, ripped that one

hander up the line. That's going to keep Del Potro a

little more honest if he can find that shot. He won't be able to get

his forehand into play at all. Del Potro is starting to hit that

two hander more frequently. Slowly but surely getting more on it. He

must have seen how effective that one slice up the line was. Wawrinka

was moving forward. Measured to perfection! Not too many

lobs are going to get over it that man, especially when you are on the

defence, as he was. It's interesting. It might put more

stress on Wawrinka, knowing when the ball is coming. It's sort of like

reverse psychology. OK. This is where it is going to be but you have

got to do something, you feel like it is getting to him a little bit. A

couple of things that he doesn't tend to do. Drive returns, he cannot

get into the backhand of top truck quickly of a first or second serve

because he blocks it. He has been a little on willing to put the ball on

the backhand side and say, on, pass me. Five times, ten times. Based on

what I saw and fight he brought Richard Krajicek on board, was a guy

who put pressure on someone, came in, served and volleyed... It seemed

to be a no-brainer in that sense. He has got sucked into this cat and

mouse game. Trading a sliced backhand across the court. You

notice Del Potro, that last point, to get up the line, it seems like he

keeps it for when he really needs it. Somehow he has got himself in a

position, manoeuvring himself to the finish line. You almost feel...

Sorry... I feel as though again, as you say, Del Potro has been able to

defend at leisure. I think you are right, the Wawrinka slice, at least

he could get the ball back from Del Potro that is higher and he can work

with. The one coming six inches off... You cannot do anything with

it. He could be more patient with that.

Get into longer rallies, which would seem to favour him since I believe

he is in the better shape of the two at the moment.

He is panicking a bit but he is trying. Easier said than done to

deal with the weaponry of Del Potro and that ball staying low. He tried

to hit the drop shot. It is getting a little dicey out

there for Wawrinka. He is going into the forehand and

again, going in there with pace on the second serve, wary of what might

come back... Another double? But to his credit he has played the

big points well on serve so far, in this fourth, Wawrinka.

On the edge again, potentially, of defeat, as he faces down another

break point. APPLAUSE

There it is! For those of you watching this match

who have seen Del Potro, somewhat new to the game, you can see... This

is him, all the way back, he is pretty darned good. We all hope that

he gets to 100, seeing how his nerves handle this, serving to win a

Centre Court match at number ten. -- at Wimbledon.

That was missed timed! He has timed many better today and that is why he

finds himself on the cusp of a top five win, he hasn't had one of those

since he beat Nadal in Shanghai, all the way back in 2013. He has been in

the tennis wilderness because of injury and is on the verge of being

back in the big time. The last time he was on Centre Court

he had to taste bitter defeat in an epic contest with Novak Djokovic in

the semifinals here at Wimbledon. Today, he records one of his most

memorable comeback victories over Stan Wawrinka. Ranked fifth in the

world. Fabulous! They note the trials and

tribulations this big guy from Argentina, you get goose bumps, I am

so happy for him. He has been able to get himself back in a position he

can enjoy himself. You could sense as the match went on he was enjoying

it, a part of being out there again. This guy can play. Just you hope he

gets everything going because I can assure you if he gets two years

staying in one piece, he will be back in the top ten for the third

time. CHEERING

Listen to that crowd! Vivid memories from that semifinal.

Competing is like oxygen to these champions and he has missed Mr

terribly that he is back with a vengeance. For Wawrinka, it has not

been a happy hunting ground once again at SW19. I think you will be

able to handle a couple of selfies! There is the good news. The tougher

news for him, is he is going to play someone tomorrow. Battling

somewhere, soon, if not already. It will be an opportunity. Great for

this big man to bounce back he doesn't want to think about that

right now, savour being back in the big time. Absolutely wonderful way

to start the day for the Centre Court crowd, a good day if you are a

Swiss fan but hasn't started well in terms of the results. Wawrinka going

out, Federer up later against Dan Evans but for now, we can revel in

the return of Juan Martin Del Potro to Centre Court. And his win... He

is chatting to us now. Huge congratulations. Everyone in

tennis so well aware how tough things have been for you, how good

does this victory for? It feels amazing sensation for me at the

moment. I beat one of the guys who is playing great tennis this season.

And I couldn't expect this victory for today but I think I play much

better after the first set, I really enjoyed the crowd, it was incredible

for me and I was so happy on court. But in the end, I beat him and I am

very happy. When you walked into this room you mentioned that your

hands were still shaking after the success, as this one of the most

emotional victories of your career? Considering you are grand slam

champion. I think so, after my third surgery I had been trying to play

tennis again, it's like my second or third career in my short life. And I

don't know if I can be in the top position in the future, I want to

play tennis again and I sat at home for the last two years and now I am

enjoying all of these things and my hands shaking, it is a great

sensation for me because I am playing tennis again and I feel

alive! You mentioned the crowd, everyone seems to be so up-to-date,

completely aware of what you are going through. The crowd responded

to you today. Yes, I like to share moments with them, I like to do

something fun for the crowd in every match and of course, they support

me. In every single point and that is what I try all the time, keep

fighting and now I am in the third round, my first grand slam after

three years. That means a lot of good things for me. Does that mean

you are progressing even quicker than you thought you might? Yes, of

course, I did not expect to be in the third round at Wimbledon after

three years and from now to the end... It is everything positive for

me but I am very excited to go far in the tournament but I think in a

good way I will be 100% soon. Many congratulations. Well done.

SUE BARKER: there must have been times in recent years he wondered if

he would ever get back on the big stage and he produced a big upset on

Centre Court out hitting one of the big hitters in the game and winning

in four sets. The Centre Court crowd rises to him, plates are many great

matches here and around the world, winning the US ( 2009. Great to see

him back. What a way to start the Championships. With that much on

Centre Court. Let's get further reaction to that. From John and

Mark. You don't often see Stan Wawrinka outfit on a cold, do you?

Not at all. He is great off both sides, seemed a bit anxious after a

pretty good start. Getting into the head of Del Potro, who is obviously

uncertain how close to his best years, how fit he is, he didn't

extend points, I was surprised that Stan was the guy who blinked in the

end and started to overhit and go for it. Bill Potts wrote, mentally,

is extremely difficult to deal with, underrated as far as that strength

goes, he showed that, the best part for me, I was out on the practice

courts with them last week. Saw him over at Queen's Club, how much he

started to embrace and enjoy being on the Centre Court. I have seen two

of the best matches ever when he played Roger in the Olympics,

semifinals, 19-17 and that incredible match with Novak Djokovic

in 2013, he hasn't been on the court at all since then. You heard him

talk, it's amazing to see how happy he was, I guy who deserves it. I

know everyone in the locker room is happy for him. It was emotional,

Mark, looking at some of the points, he played so well from start to

finish. He did and he turned it around, that was the nice part for

him as well. We were worried about that backhand side of his and how he

was going to cover it against Wawrinka. But you know what, you

don't get to where he has got to without having a great all court

game, credit to him, his back on the 70% of for he would like it to be

but he was able to change it up, that shot, was absolutely a

masterclass. How does he hit the ball that flat, with that much

control, with the grip that he has? Stan tried to mix it up, his attack,

but couldn't do it today and credit to him, that was a beatable point,

wasn't it? I believe he will be more dangerous when he gets more

confident moving forward. He controls a lot of points with his

serve, sets himself up, daring stand to come in, but the most part he did

not oblige. Juan Martin Del Potro has a lot to offer the sport, one of

the most liked guys in the locker room, no athlete alive but wants to

see a guy go through what he did and not have an opportunity. He was four

in the world, he hurt his right wrist, had a couple of surgeries,

came back to number seven, then his left wrist went, couple of surgeries

later, we were starting to wonder were we going to see him again. This

is spectacular. When you have had injuries like that, as serious as

they work, trusting your body again to hit the ball as hard as he is,

making adjustments on his backhand, but his forehand, what a weapon! I

don't think people realise, that is one of the all-time great shots in

tennis, no question. That forehand is scary and by the end of the match

he was gaining confidence and Wawrinka was really unsure of what

to do. He is going to figure this out, if he looks at the tape and is

able to maintain his help, he will get a little bit more variety from

the slice. Add is a good shot to use this court, no question. He has got

to be able to hit through, come off with a two hander, at the end he

started to do that. I want him to savour it now, the difficulty for

him, he will have to play tomorrow. Absolutely and as you said, fitness

without playing as many matches, the best-of-5 sets back to back, the

weather not helping. It's not helping him, you had mentioned

earlier, I don't know right now... There was the discussion of playing

on Sunday and at the forecast is bad for tomorrow, that could help him

but either way, he is going to go out with a lot more confidence but

it will be interesting to see... In this case, more the legs than how

his arm wrist feels. Presumably that feels good but it's how... He hasn't

played a match that long since two and a half, three years. Petch,

grass doesn't suit Wawrinka, he doesn't like it. It would appear

that way now, credit to him and Magnus Norman begot Richard Krajicek

involved, that is how seriously they too could, finding something

different this year but obviously, the ball staying that much lower

force down here doesn't really suit his game and I guess it comes back

to John, mentally standing on a cold, you don't feel as secure as he

does not hard and clay court. He is going to go away from here and

rethink, 31, still a view good years to come back and stage a credible

defence of the title. A little bit of a delay on Centre Court for the

next match. The next match will feature Serena Williams. As you can

see, blue sky overhead, lovely to see that. The roof is being opened.

There will be a slight delay before Serena and Christina, onto Centre

Court. We will keep an eye on that but there is plenty have been

elsewhere. Play is underwear on all of the courts. On Court Number One,

Venus Williams in trouble. She won the opening set, up in the second

set now dropped it. Daria Kasatkina, 6-4 to the Russian. One said, she

had to go three sets yesterday and play doubles match and now she is

going to sets again. Bad match you can see on BBC Two. -- that much.

Over on Court 16. Fabio Fognini of Italy. 1-0 set and a break of serve

against the 22nd seed, the Lizzy Yarnold Lopez. -- Feliciano Lopez.

Over on Court Number Two, Nick Kyrgios of Australia is facing

Dustin Brown who needed a wildcard to come into the championship. A

wonderful, entertaining match. Two of the great shot makers and we can

join at at six games all in the first set. James Burridge and John

Lloyd calling this one. COMMENTATOR: well watched by Brown.

Such a temptation to hit those. Yes! He knows how good that shot was

and so do this crowd. They are lapping it up.

LAUGHTER I think that shot got the treatment it fully deserved! Dustin

Brown... Look how close he was to the net... Any sort of blog...

He built himself a tidy little cushion in this tie-break, Dustin

Brown. Amazing how he didn't the power of that ground stroke,

softened the volley. Take cover in the low were rows of

Court Two. They need helmets. And gloves for this kind of spectator

sport! Curiosity already ready to serve.

Dustin Brown in no mood to rush. He has got himself a 4-2 advantage in

this first set tie-break. Played ten a bit in this first set

but look at this. Serving of the highest quality from Dustin Brown.

Three set points. Well! Sending it off with a

flourish. CHEERING

SUE BARKER: would he pull off a big surprise as he did last, beating

Rafael Nadal? Not if Kyrgios has anything to do

with it, came out fighting in the second set, broke a couple of times,

to get quickly 6-1. Kyrgios taking the second set, tied at 1-1 sets.

But as we go live to Court Number Two, you can see it has changed

again. Brown in control, 3-0 up with a break of serve. Some dialogue with

the umpire, not sure of what is going on but we will keep you

up-to-date. That is on the red button if you want to watch it, ebbs

and flows in that match the tween those great shot makers. A result to

bring you. And Quebec from Germany, put out Heather Watson yesterday,

12-10 in the third set, two hours 52 minutes, she has raced through her

match today against the Belarussian. 6-2, 6-1, losing just three games,

what a difference a day makes. She marches on through the tournament.

And Venus Williams has dropped the second set. From Daria Kasatkina,

the 29th seed. A lot of work for business to do, taken to three sets

in the singles yesterday. That match is live on BBC Two. And I am not

sure for her mother will be. Just a view minutes ago, her younger sister

Serena walking out onto Centre Court for her match against Christina

McHale. She is the six time champion here.

Looking for another. She doesn't own a Grand Slam championship in 2016,

got her game face on. What a journey it has been for Serena, from the

park courts incompetence to a winner of 21 grand slam titles.

Serena Williams is the US Open champion!

# It ain't no way # It ain't no way for me to love you

# If you won't let me # And if you need me

# To love you # Say, say you do

# Don't you know # It ain't no way

What a career and what a journey it has been for this 34-year-old. She

is still chasing that elusive 22nd Grand Slam title, the one she has

had her sights on since winning the title here a year ago. She's up

against Christina McHale, who is ranked 65 in the world. Serena

Williams against Christina McHale. Almost ready to start this match, so

let's join our commentators on Centre Court, Tracy Austin alongside

David Mercer. COMMENTATOR: Remarkable to think

that since leaving here is the champion last year, Serena Williams

has not added to the total of 21 majors which puts her one behind

Steffi Graf in terms of majors won in the open era, which started in

1968, and three behind the all-time record of Margaret Smith Court, the

great Australian, who won some of her titles in the amateur era, or

the Shamateur Era, as it really was. The man in the -- on the left, the

man who has been guiding Serena Williams's career. The man next to

him, her hitting partner. One big difference from the Dell Potter and

Wawrinka match, the roof has now been opened. As we were mentioning,

that good match in Miami. There are other match was in Rome in May.

Christina McHale was leading in the first set but couldn't put it away

and lost the tie-breaker and then Serena Williams rather ran away with

the second set. Here is Christina McHale. 24 years of age. She lives

in the state of New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from New

York. Ranked 65 but on this year's results she would be 44 in the

rankings. One of the full-time officials on the WTA Tour. Tracy, if

Serena plays as Serena can, there's only one winner. But we've seen,

particularly against Roberta Vinci in the semifinals of the US Open

last year, sometimes she finds it difficult to produce her best tennis

when it matters most. Sometimes the nerves take over. That was a

dramatic moment when Serena lost to Roberta Vinci. She had never lost a

set to her before that match. Roberta Vinci takes the pace of and

keeps the ball low. Serena feeling the pressure of trying to complete

the calendar Grand Slam. It looked like it was going to be a slam dunk.

Yes, Roberta Vinci ended up losing to fellow Italian Flavia Panetta,

who then promptly retired from the tour at the end of the year and is

now married to Fabio Fognini, Italy's number one male player. And

it will be the defending champion to get this second round match under

way. Amazing, we're here on Friday and still playing second round

matches. Very steady player, Christina

McHale. But lacks the power of her opponent.

Christina McHale is a very good competitor. Consistent, has a

terrific demeanour out on court. Always looking for the forehand to

try to dictate play. The third time these two have played

this year. The third surface. Complete mis-hit on the volley. This

was a bit of a surprise. More frame than strings on the volley.

119 mph for the first ace. The arm is warmed up already.

Not enough top-spin on that forehand.

Tracy, while we were waiting outside to come into the commentary booth,

we were sort of saying if McHale can stay with Williams for the first six

or eight games, Serena could get nervous. There were a few nervous

shots straightaway double yellow very shaky game from Serena already.

A double fault, miscues. Already four unforced errors from

Williams. So often the match is an Serena's

racket. If she turns the switch, any time in a match and becomes

consistent with her power, it's so tough to stay in the rallies.

A big forehand. Terrific racket head speed from McHale. That is the shot

she is looking to do the most damage with.

APPLAUSE The world number one at her very

best. Starting to look a little more comfortable.

Banning wiry and a little not of the head to say, I'm going to challenge

that. Excellent serve. Christina has

improved her serve over the years. Getting a little more drive from her

legs. She mixes it up nicely but she has to make sure she maintains

velocity on her second serve, importantly.

Sometimes you feel Serena just thrives off her opponent's pace.

I've covered both the matches these two have played this year, in Miami.

The coach of Christina McHale, the USDA programme.

The first match that these two played this year, in Miami, Serena

was not in a good mood. She didn't play convincing tennis.

Christina took the second set. Christina just continuing to plug

away. Because of that, I don't think she will be awed by Serena Dave. She

pushed her a long way in Rome as well, 9-7, first set tie-break.

If Christina McHale misses the first serve, watch out. She has served

very well so far, but whenever she's missed the first serve, as you can

see, she has lost the point. APPLAUSE

First point from McHale on her second serve and she is really

striking the ball beautifully, with depth. So important for McHale to

have a quick start. For break points she has saved. If she could hold

here, it would be a huge psychological boost.

Just a huge disparity between miles per hour on her first and her second

serve. That second serve just 71 mph. It got her in trouble

immediately. APPLAUSE

First ace from McHale. Didn't serve an ace in her first match. A long

old game and a pretty crucial one, particularly, you feel, for McHale.

And she has won it! That is impressive.

Against one of the best returners in the game, if not the best. She

really dug in. At the moment, Christina McHale is

out- hitting Serena Williams! She's really going after her shots.

Oh! That's usually the way that Serena turns it around.

This ball just left hanging in the centre of the court, and Serena will

bury that in the corner. So much pressure on her opponents to keep

length and width. Yeah, the little crosscourt from

McHale. Even down the line, she didn't need to cut it that fine.

Hit the line and checked way too early.

Just rips the ball, doesn't it? The titanium pigmentation as it is on

the line now, not chalk. Oh! She's all right, but a little squeak as

she went over. What a return, that. Look at the angle. This is where you

have a tendency to slip, outside where it's a little more green, a

little more moist. That was a little sloppy from

McHale. Or nervous. That is a forehand she likes, right from the

centre of the court. Those small opportunities against an

elite player that you have to take care of. Like that missed forehand.

Well, the reaction tells you just how much that game meant to Serena.

Desperately didn't want to go down 3-0, with two brakes. This woman

with a remarkable record here at The Championships. Total matches won now

up to 80. Chasing Billie Jean King. Just ahead of big sis! Serena, six

times the champion and two times the finalist here as well. Billie Jean

King played until she was 48, 49! It's a wonderful service action.

Just so fluid. Technically so sound. The left leg bends, the left hip out

over the baseline and then she starts to uncoil, push up and then

uncoil. Right arm over the left arm. Two feet inside the baseline when

she lands. Very fluid motion. The best serve in the history of women's

tennis. A real buzz, of course people have

been waiting to get back in after the third game. May have nipped out

to get some refreshment after the men's match.

71% of McHale's first serves have gone in. If she can maintain that

sort of level... Serena has not quite found her

rhythm yet. A little ragged. APPLAUSE

For McHale, you have to find the right balance of going for enough on

your first serve but still keeping them in, because the second serve is

just getting punished. She took a lot of pace off, just 91 mph. It's a

very fine balance against this woman. Constantly trying to

recalibrate. Much to go for. She does a lot of talking to

herself, Serena. Normally when she is dissatisfied with herself.

That is a great effort from McHale because she had to get to the ball

and then a delightful touch, which she did. McHale running with the

racket well out in front and then she just scoops it up, delicate

touch. Terrific racket work. And balance as well.

Third ace. If I may be self-indulgent, that is some

terrific camerawork. Brilliant shot. Are unusual to see someone rush

Serena. I saw Serena earlier today walk over to the indoor courts, I

was walking out, she walked in about 12 because it was raining. My...

There was one famous incident at the US Open when she was foot faulted

which led to quite an altercation with the umpire.

McHale not doing much that point other than getting the ball back in

play. The unenforced errors tell the tale. Overheating.

Much better constructed point from Serena, building the point, looking

for the opening, the appropriate time to move forward.

A little extra slice on that to move away from McHale. The foot fault

rule issue cannot touch the court inside the line with either foot

during the service process. Great defence from McHale. That

forehand from Williams was a ferocious. The fifth game of the

match, the fourth to go to deuce. This is a highly competitive start.

Unusual. Once again, McHale with the opportunity for a second break.

Starting to sprinkle. Tracy, you are not allowed to say things like that!

Sam angles from Williams! -- some angles. Dear... The ground crew

assembled and ready. Go away, go away, rain! They have been told

there was a good two hours of dry weather, that is why they opened the

roof. APPLAUSE

McHale getting just enough on that return. Making for a very cord shot

for Williams. -- very awkward shot. Well, she is just managing to cling

onto Racquel's coat-tails, two break points saved, still down a break at

3-2. Fascinating start. You could hear

the murmuring around the ground. They would have said, OK, someone

ranked in the 60s, this will be pretty routine, we have Dan Evans to

play Federer and suddenly they have realised they have a real match on.

Absolutely. Four break points already, saving three of them. Just

so difficult, Serena serving well, to get any opportunities, any

openings on her service games. McHale has done a great job of

pushing Serena on her serve. The good news is that the rain has not

got any worse. Play continues. The roof is open.

So crucial for McHale to get a good hefty lead here before Serena really

finds her game. Serena never plays in the lead up

grass court events. Just her second match on grass.

Seems to work for her. Most players seem to need a lot of rates on this

circus. Any grass courts in Florida first she lives? She talked about it

and says she practices on hard courts until she arrives here. She

arrived on Monday, feels it's plenty of days to practice on the surface.

The first of the three break points saved.

That is fabulous play again from McHale!

Very aggressive. Part of the game plan, to go after the shots, drive

through the ground strokes. Well... One more step from Serena.

Just reach for this ball. She has had seven break points in the match

so far, Serena, and hasn't broken. OK... You are allowed to get excited

when your player is playing as well. He is so nervous, he can barely

move! Yet another deuce game, only one

game so far has not gone to deuce. McHale is really handling the

Williams Power beautifully. Strong with her legs, staying down.

Absorbing the pace. Broad shoulders, she was a very good

swimmer before she started concentrating on tennis.

McHale holds from 0- 40. CHEERING

That is a great reaction from her coach. Very impressive. Sturdy,

mentally. Hang in there. Liked that last forehand from McHale, the

slice, changing the pace against Williams. Talking to her in Spanish.

She speaks English, Spanish and basic Mandarin, she lived in Hong

Kong for a feud years. She started playing tennis against the wall of

her apartment complex. In case you were wondering where the

Spanish comes from, her mother, Margarita, is Cuban.

Christina's sister, Lauren, also played tennis at the adversity of

North Carolina, at Indian Wells this year, got engaged to Ryan Harrison.

An American professional player. Great relief for Serena. To get a

quick 0- 40 on her serve. SUE BARKER: the defending champion

in a real battle on Centre Court against Christina McHale. Her sister

is locked in battle on Court Number One, 6-6 and a point to go up 7-614

is against the 19-year-old Russian, a real battle, over two hours. Live

on BBC Two. Tara Moore, the last British woman in the draw is playing

a two-time grand winner, Svetlana Kuznetsova. The Russian up a break

of serve, that is available online. We will keep you up-to-date with

that. A couple of results to renew. Suarez Navarro is through. She will

be keeping an eye on what is happening on Court One, she faces

the winner of that match. No problems for Tomas Berdych. The 10th

seed in straight sets, winning against Benjamin Becker. The former

finalist safely through. Finished his match before the rain

comes, I think it is not far away. We go back to Centre Court.

COMMENTATOR: we will keep our fingers crossed that the rain will

stay away, new balls in play, McHale up a break, 4-3.

There is the tournament referee. At least he is smiling, next to Pam

Whitecross, former Australian player, now an adviser on the WTA

Tour. They have an eye on the weather, I am sure. Some second

round women's matches to complete today. The goal is to get the second

today and the third tomorrow. Sorry, Tracy, I see spots of rain on the

camera lens again. The roof was shot for the first match. The club says

it sent outdoor tournament. -- the club says it is an outdoor

tournament. Starting to sprinkle again. I might

have taken Carol's job. Yes, a light drizzle but that makes the squad

very slippery. Ground staff waiting, poised once more... Vital point

here. The crowd putting their raincoats

on. A big first serve from McHale. In this time to backhand from

Williams. It is getting very dark year, you Otong won't notice it. The

TV cameras here accent you a polite but it is very dark.

Serena's eighth break point opportunity is set. Can she finally

breakthrough? Dismisses that second serve. 79

miles an hour. McHale has had to contend with today, the first serve

average, 103, second at 82. 4-4. UMPIRE: ladies and gentlemen... Play

is suspended. They did a magnificent job. Felix is

on the roller coasters, out of the way. But the players are not out of

the way. Christina, you have to get out of the way. Serena is more used

to this. She went in the right direction.

SUE BARKER: Serena will be walking off Centre Court a lot happier than

if it was ten minutes ago, right back in this match. They are going

to close the roof. But take about 15 minutes. Not too long for the

defending champion to wait. Serena Williams and Christina McHale head

back to the locker room, we will be back on Centre Court very soon. To

update you, been as Williams on Court Number One, when the rain came

down, at match point, 7-6 in the third set. Hopefully this is only a

brief shower and we will have more tennis on the outside courts. Before

we rejoin Centre Court we take it to the match being played out on Court

Number Two. Nick Uriel is against Dustin Brown, Brown who put out

Rafael Nadal last year. The great entertainers. We started -- join it

at the start of the fifth and final set.

No room to muck about now. They have got to put their serious face on, if

they have one. I do not think that is going to happen!

Tennis, John, as you know, such a mental game. Who has the mental

edge? Well... I do not know if either of them do! It's just... I

have no idea! I think Kyrgios will come through this match somehow.

It's the most extraordinary thing I have ever seen! That is another ace.

He has let that bounce. That has killed a few extra!

Another brutal swipe from Dustin Brown! So flat. Exactly as you

described it, it is a swot. How on earth did he get to the net

in that time? That was too good! You should see

them in this area, Nick Uriel is, when he has a half-court shot. --

Nicky Kyrgios. That area, he struggles to get past, anticipates

so well, has such a big wingspan. Kyrgios has no manoeuvre out of the

way, should go at him some of the time rather than going past him.

That deserved that sort of treatment. Some of these work and

some of them don't. Kyrgios dismisses his response.

Good, clean, crisp volley. Dustin Brown... Increasingly animated. He

knows what is at stake, our place in round three.

And of course... John... In this part of the draw, the potential of

Feliciano Lopez and Andy Murray... How would Andy Murray play one of

these two? I said at the beginning of the draw that I thought Kyrgios

was the one player in his section who could trouble Murray on a given

day. Murray would have got so many more balls back, he is so

self-destructive that you wouldn't get a chance but he is so different

every day. 133 mph. He's getting back in the

groove. Well, this fought to crowd will be

relieved to be seeing some tennis. They had three points when this game

started, just after 11:30am, and then a three hour wait.

That is the sort of point, though, that Kyrgios needs to be winning,

that first point against the serve. Had a very makeable passing shot. It

could well have been love 30. But at least he is in this game.

Well, Nick Kyrgios knows what's coming, virtually every point.

Whether he has an answer to it remains to be seen.

UMPIRE: Replay the point. Correction from the line judge. First serve.

Game. It's a simple game sometimes, tennis, isn't it?

It's funny to you? Why is he laughing? Is it funny to him? I

think it's hilarious, too. No, there's no problem. If he finds

getting lines wrong in the fifth set funny then he's got a great sense of

humour... Who was laughing? One of the lines people? I think it goes

back to the net cord early in the second set. The lines judge

corrected himself and I think Dustin Brown saw the funny side, but I'm

not sure Nick Kyrgios did. This is where his dad George needs to be

right behind him, he needs all his support. On serve in this final set.

That was a chance. Trying to rush and hurry his opponent. It wasn't a

bad as from Kyrgios, right at his body. -- not a bad pass.

Oh dear! Big miss, in the circumstances.

APPLAUSE Too good. A second game to love, for

Nick Kyrgios. The skies are getting darker here on

Court two. This is the opportunity that Kyrgios

has been waiting for. APPLAUSE

He's disintegrating before our eyes here, Dustin Brown. All in the

return of serve here for Nick Kyrgios.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE One saved.

He really needs to find his serve. It's beginning to start to rain here

on court two. UMPIRE: Please. Please, please.

Please. Oh! Well reached, Dustin Brown! What

a shot. How about that? UMPIRE: Ladies and gentlemen, out of

respect to both players, please don't call out between

. Please. -- between serves. Used that 6-foot five frame of his. Oh!

What a comeback. Boy, did he need that.

The crowd going bonkers here, again. Nicely done.

UMPIRE: Mr Brown is challenging the call on the left near sideline. All

was called in. Well, he needs to save some of these, particularly if

we get towards a very tight set. Mr Brown has two challenges remaining.

Beautiful from Kyrgios! Where have you been? Nice and calm there, on

that passing shot. Didn't try to much, just lined it up. I just

wonder, if he breaks here... Well, the rain is really lashing down now.

What will Jake Garner decide? The players are playing on.

UMPIRE: Wait, wait, wait. Guys stop. It's really coming down firmly. He's

surely got option but to bring them off. I'm afraid the elements have

won the battle here again on court two. And what a stage again as well,

break point on Dustin Brown's serve in a deciding set. Boy oh boy.

STUDIO That is going to be a difficult

place to pick up the match indeed, but a very entertaining match on

Court Number Two and the players have made their way back to the

locker room. Some heavy rain has come through. It's not raining, only

drizzling at the moment out there but still some dark clouds around

Wimbledon, so the covers remain on. But of course here at Wimbledon we

have a dead is a court roof and we will be rejoining the match in just

a moment between Serena Williams and Christina McHale. -- we have a

Centre Court roof. It gives us the chance to just see the start of a

match between Britain's Tara Moore, she's the last British woman left in

the tournament, and facing Svetlana Kuznetsova, three times a

quarterfinalist here. We can join that match. The commentators are Jo

Durie and Barry Davies. COMMENTATOR: She would have hoped to

volley a bit better than that and probably volley a bit shorter than

that. The thing is, you think you've hit a good shot against Kuznetsova

but she's actually very fast, so it's going to come back.

A quick check required on court dimensions...

A nasty bounce, and Moore wasn't up to it.

So, three break points right at the beginning.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Good applause for, as they put it, a

point on the board. Oh yes! APPLAUSE

Boy, isn't this fantastic? The crowd are really up for this already.

0-40, two deuce. It would be a good game to win.

Very deep return to what was a deep second serve. In terms of placement,

maybe not quite so much with the zip. So, another break point.

Well, I think I did say she has a big forehand and it's good to see

her use it and swing away freely, because she's going to need to.

That is a superb return. This is the think when you have a good first

serve and you put a good second serve in and you think that's not

too bad, and then back it comes with such speed. Fifth break point. It's

actually a third break point. Getting ahead of myself.

Too long. APPLAUSE

Well, it's a pity. Yes, because from the first three points, which were a

bit nervy, she's got herself going. But this is the thing when you play

players who have won Grand Slams and play classy tennis, you have to be

ready. Got to find the balance with that,

because she comes from a part of the world where they are all about pace.

Maybe there is something of that in the genes.

Well, Kuznetsova looks pretty good to me so far. She's moving very

well. A good change of shot from

Kuznetsova with the slice, keeping it very low. She can hit off both

sides. APPLAUSE

Actually hitting the ball very sweetly, Kuznetsova, right from the

off. She could have hit this ball either way for a winner.

She made a particularly good start against Wozniacki, but then had a

dull period in the middle of the set.

And I would say, Barry, a lot of matches I've seen Kuznetsova play

lately, she does have these spells when she gets so wound up in the

middle of matches and I'm thinking why is that? She gets too annoyed

with herself. Well, she...

STUDIO Just a couple of points later, the

rain came down and the players had to make their way back to the locker

room. Kuznetsova 2-0 and 15-30 in the next game. We just thought we

would show you Tara Moore, the last British woman left in the

Championships, start her campaign. Heavy rain falling here at Wimbledon

but Centre Court continues. One result from under the roof and it is

trying Martin Del Paul Treu. What a comeback from three surgeries and he

hasn't played a Grand Slam in the last two and a half years and he has

put out the fourth seed, Stan Wawrinka.

He is here and looking to be back to his best. The Centre Court crowd

saluting him and his story. So, the roof is closed and play is

getting under way. Serena Williams has made her way back onto Centre

Court, the six time champion up against Christina McHale. It is for

games all and Serena will be serving at 15-0. Back we go to Tracy Austin

and David Mercer. COMMENTATOR: It's been a fascinating

opening set which has already started three quarters of an hour.

Serena made a poor start, Christina McHale, ranked 65 in the world from

New Jersey, won the first two games and had a break point for 3-0. She

had two break points for a double break at 4-1, but Serena fought back

to 4-4. Serena, you've got to serve from the

left court, it is 15-0! Won her last service game to love.

Suddenly found a really good rhythm on the serve.

Three games in a row, then, for Serena Williams. Winning her last

four -- two service games to love and suddenly found some form. It

will be critical for Christina McHale to get a lot of first serves

in, because as Hawk-Eye can show us, Williams really steps in on the

second serve. The yellow ones are when she hits a first service return

and the blue balls are stepping inside the baseline. Yeah, a lot

more time to get ready to strike that second serve. McHale averaging

82 mph on the second serve and it has cost McHale. Only able to win

four of 18 points when she has had to send in a second serve. And in

contrast she has won 66% of the points behind the first serve.

Wow. Serena looking much sharper the second time around. If you've got a

great serve, as she does, you also almost always have a great smash.

Big moment here for McHale. Centre Court, where Serena has won so many

times and in fact won six times. Six times the champion.

Out! Serena with a slip and Christina misfires. Point. --

Christina misfires, for set point. So is easy to be distracted, catch

that slip out of the corner of your high.

UMPIRE: Miss McHale is going to challenge this. Very, very close.

Even Serena doesn't know. Oh! How close can you be?

Serena looking completely shocked! Thinking it was long.

Brilliant serve. Second life, for McHale. She thought the set was

already over. She has now saved eight of the nine break points she

has faced. Terrific from the young American.

You wouldn't have expected McHale to be hitting more forehand winners.

Great effort. I coach absolutely thrilled. -- her coach. Three

massive serves to get herself out of that game.

And McHale gets a second serve. She's going to have to do more with

the return. McHale reading that return well.

Serena has served 11 serve standard tea on the outside, just two have

them out wide. -- 11 serves down the T.

Magnificent rock power from Williams, the overhead. She gets

into a superposition, Tracy... She is very quick to get her racket up

early, maintains that left arm up for balance and rotates through with

her head up nicely, lacks reach up... And then the follow-through.

Plenty of racket head speed, great balance. Watch the left arm go up,

many people forget that, to help ensure balance and head up... Moving

through together. Fluidly. UMPIRE: ladies and gentlemen, seeks

quickly, please. Serena, so good when she moves forward. Not

necessarily winning the points, four smashers. Winning the points, she

puts herself in such a good position with the transition shot and the

swing volley away. McHale trying to force a first set

tie-break, their last match in Rome in May when to a first set

tie-break. The court did get a little damp

before the covers came across, inevitable, despite how quickly the

covers were brought on. When you are angry, you tend to lose

control. Very nearly an hour of actual

playing time, that doesn't include the break for the rain. That

tie-break in Rome was won by Serena Williams, 9-7.

120. The fastest of the day for Serena. That's why I think she has

the biggest serve in the world... Ever. The power, placement and a big

serve at a crucial moment. McHale striking her backhand

beautifully, going after it with conviction, known for the big

forehand. That return, McHale lets drop too

low, backs up too far, lets the ball drop and it gives Williams so much

more time to react. McHale five feedback for a second

serve... Yes, a magnificent running forehand

from Serena Williams, has just given her a mini-break for the second

time, 4-2 lead at the change of ends.

Serena gave up the first mini-break with her own double fault.

Again, half a chance and she knows it, on her favourite forehand.

That's a brilliant pass at full stretch!

APPLAUSE McHale, a shot that she is not that

comfortable with, but she controlled that well.

Now, it's been called out why the umpire... UMPIRE: Miss Williams

challenging the call, on the right baseline... The ball was called

out... Well, well...

CHEERING He has got ants in his pants today.

McHale was set point down in the 10th game. Now she has a set point

of her own! SUE BARKER: I am afraid we are

coming to the end of our transmission on BBC One. We have to

leave for the news, the players are changing ends, emerge continues on

BBC Two right now. -- the match. Still a lot to look forward to at

Wimbledon on the fifth day of the Championships. Under the roof that

Centre Court we have written's than Evans coming up on Centre Court

2-Face Roger Federer, that is the next match on Centre Court. That

will be delayed evening entertainment. We are hoping the

rain will clear away, plenty of tennis to be enjoyed on the outside

courts. Apologies we had to leave in the middle of that tie-break, that

much continuing now on BBC Two. We hope you enjoyed our coverage of

Wimbledon today, 20 more to come and we will see you over on BBC Two. For

now, goodbye. -- plenty more to come.