Day 6, part 3 Wimbledon

been a bit of a wash-out today, raining all day, only about ten or

minutes of play on the outside courts. The attention is on Centre

Court, that is what they are watching on the hill under the

umbrella is. At least we have some tennis under the roof. It is Maria

Sharapova against Alison Riske of the United States. Riske is already

up a break, leading 2-0. COMMENTATORS: Sharapova taking her

time, as she always does. COMMENTATORS: Sharapova taking her

time, as she always Her opponent, playing with some freedom at the

moment. You have to love the way Riske has

come out to start this match, going for her shots. It doesn't seem like

she has been affected by any nerves. She looks very comfortable and

confident on court today. Goodness me, baseline to baseline,

thump to thump. She is actually giving rather better than she is

receiving at the moment, Alison Riske. A little tap of applause from

Miss Sharapova. UMPIRE: Miss Sharapova is

challenging the call. The call is overturned. What very good eyes

Sharapova has. 11 minutes, all going well for

Alison Riske. She comes to this match knowing that she has actually

taken a set of this lady playing on grass, back in 2010 at Birmingham.

Just one match, but it helps, doesn't it? Absolutely. There are

not many players, you would say, look forward to the grasscourt

season but Alison Riske feels more comfortable on grass than any other

surface. It took her a long time to win a WTA match outside of the

grasscourt season. Once she got a few wins under her belt, her

confidence has grown. She is very comfortable moving on the grass.

It is one thing, getting a firm foothold into a match. Quite another

thing in holding it. That is the advantage with the break. She will

have to fight all the way if she is to keep it.

UMPIRE: Please. Sharapova hasn't been happy with the

tension in her racket. She has looked up to her box a few times.

Maybe get her a racket strung a little looser.

Alison is doing a great job, being effective with her serve, mixing up

the locations. Hitting them close to the lines. There is not much

Sharapova can do. You have to be able to take care of

your service games if you want to be successful on grass, holding serve,

defending weak serve, so far Alison Riske has been able to do that

today. A love game. And at the moment we

are seeing a female version of what we saw at the start of the first

male match of the afternoon on this Centre Court. The champion player

under a little bit of pressure. Second double fault. That is

surprising indoors. Normally when you take away the conditions, the

sun or the wind, Sharapova normally has a better handle with her serve.

We have got some people back the Royal Box.

If you don't know that personality... No introductions

Seri, right? -- introduction necessary. He is trying to set up in

Miami, apart from the many other things he is involved in.

So easy at the end, but some very good defending by Riske. A great job

from Riske to make sure Sharapova keeps having to play shots. She is

not that comfortable at net, but did a nice job. Managing her net game

there. A lovely maker of shots. Sachin Tendulkar clearly appreciated

that. That is just too good from

Sharapova, here. Riske hit some great shots deep in the court.

Sharapova finding her range with beforehand. Great link. -- great

length. The volume went up and so did her

game. Which is a little bit more settled now. These two ladies are

only divided by three years, but by so much in tennis terms. It is

ironic that the same year that Sharapova one here, -- Sharapova won

here, Alison Riske was playing her first ITF tournament. Five Grand

Slam titles. This lady has had her days but not the record that

Sharapova has. She is the sort of person who keeps

a diary, I understand, or a journal as you would call it, Lindsay. I

wonder what she has got written down before and what she would have to

write down after this match. This is one of the biggest matches of Alison

Riske's career. She got to be round of 16 at the US Open but to be able

to play a multiple Grand Slam champion on Centre Court at

Wimbledon, it is every girl's dream. An instruction from the Chinese

umpire to take the seat nearest to you. But not in the Royal Box.

Again, Sharapova, very rarely do you see her not being able to get

returns into play, unless she's playing Serena. Credit Riske so far,

serving a high percentage of first serves and winning just about every

point when she gets it in. APPLAUSE

. This was a great lunge yet from

Sharapova. -- get from. It was too much court for Riske to have to

cover. What a very good serve in the

circumstances, at 30-34 -- 30-30. That is the type of rally that Riske

has to get out with. Maria has the upper hand in that pattern. Riske

trying to change direction, unable to steer that one in.

She took a little bit of that serve but she placed it quite superbly. --

took a little bit off. There is no lack of confidence, that is for

sure. The forehand letting Riske down

again. Sharapova has started to read the serve better, she is starting to

get more returns into play. Once the rally gets going, gets over four or

five shots, Sharapova has the clear advantage.

Sharapova not getting the last back and far enough off the court, left

the entire line open for Riske to fit into with her favourite shot.

Third game point. They never come at the right time,

but that was certainly at the wrong time. It puts break point down. A

chance for Sharapova to repair damage.

Sharapova's camp trying to motivate her and get her doing. -- get her

going. The underdog deserves the luck.

Riske is doing a great job with her backhand of trying to control the

points. Has been very effective going crosscourt and up the line.

She would make a good psychological Point if she can hold here. Four

juices -- good psychological point. Four deuces.

I doubt if the Centre Court has ever quite had this echoing reaction.

What a pick-up Sharapova had here. A mishit, perfectly placed angle.

Sharapova was a bit surprised when the match started off, the pace of

Riske's shots, also how flat and low they were staying. Like most

champions do, she has adjusted. She is timing her shots better, in a

better position as well. A little unlucky, stepped in and

went for it. It was a hard second serve from Sharapova. 99 mph. There

is not a huge difference between the first and second serve for Maria.

She has a very aggressive mentality for the second serve.

Five double fault between them, three of them to Sharapova.

Well played! APPLAUSE

You feel she is into her rhythm now, save, perhaps, for her serve.

Absolutely, she has turned the tide in this match. Even the last rally

is a great example, she spent the majority of her much grumbling and

trying to get back. As soon -- majority of her match scrambling. As

soon as you give her an opportunity, she takes it. She

turned some defence into fence in that last Point -- into offensive

play in the last point. The quality of support of those who come to the

Hill is relieved quite remarkable. They haven't seen much tennis out

there today, about ten minutes or so on the outside courts. That's right,

but those on the Hill are watching the big screen of this. Before the

roof went on, we would have all been huddling inside. A big game, this.

Alison Riske really has two win it. -- has win it.

The first time she has gone behind on the first point of her service.

It has become a bit of a reality check. She was in dreamland for a

while and playing well. Oh! You have got to hope for some of

those, too, because they come along from time to time. Sharapova is

pretty good about not too many wild ground strokes, considering how hard

she hits her shots. After the first few games she has tried to

she hits her shots. After the first few games direct the attack to the

forehand of her opponent. Just getting a bit better as well,

Sharapova, anticipating and reading the Riske serve. The risk for Riske

now is to lose the break point. Just the wrong side! Sharapova gets

the break she was seeking. She now has the chance to end the set which

she started with some uncertainty. Adapted and now looking good.

Riske trying to mix things up. You have got to come forward with a bit

of a better approach than that, either deeper in the court, more to

the corner. Sharapova with too much time and too many options there.

Her serve has constantly been a problem since she had shoulder

surgery many years ago. She tried different motions to try to

alleviate the stress on her shoulder. She has never seemed to be

able to get as smooth a serve as she used to have.

Just too long and Sharapova has the first set under her belt. 6-3.

SUE BARKER: She has found a way to come back and win the opening set.

All everyone is enjoying the tennis on Centre Court, it is awful for

some of those outside. # I am singing in the rain... #

I have braved the rain to speak to the braver people standing around.

Not watching much tennis. Unfortunately, apart from the 14

minutes, we have not. Where do you hide, what do you do? We hide under

the covers, enjoy ourselves. We have a good time. We have been out on

Court 18, getting Mexican waves going. You have got to enjoy

yourself a stop I have met some lovely ladies. You have seen some

tennis. We have. We have been on Centre Court watching Nadal win. The

roof is a godsend. Such a great atmosphere. Loving it. Even when the

weather is so miserable, they are so happy to be here and enjoy the

Wimbledon experience. We are hoping the weather will clear. They are

saying it will sometime this evening. I am hoping it will fall

all of those who have waited patiently outside. The tennis

continues under the roof. Let us go back there.

I set to the good. This lady, since she won in 2004, has five times gone

out to the eventual champion, once in the final.

Not entirely sure what Alison Riske can do about it, but there is from

the start of this set the danger that it will run quickly away from

her. Any suggestions, Lindsay? Well, it

has been five games in a row. That is looking like six in a row for

Sharapova. That is when you have to start taking it point by point.

Sharapova has picked up her game in the last 20, 25 minutes.

Her father has now retired, but he used to work for the US Secret

Service. Perhaps he has got a clue for her! Probably has some good

stories over dinner. Never going to be good enough, I'm

afraid. She was so quickly on it. This is the area Sharapova has

improved the most over the last few years. The explosive first step. She

has worked hard on her footwork, trying to get faster.

That will lift Riske a bit. Success on the backhand side, no doubt about

that. It is six games on the trot. She is

nothing if not determined. Look at the grit of the teeth. Sharapova is

the Rafael Nadal in terms of her determination, her work ethic and

her will to win. He adjusts his her more than she does. He has more

habits! -- his hair. These start to become must win games

for Riske. Sharapova is a great front runner. Now she has the first

set under her belt and a break, she will start to relax more. Riske has

to try to get back on the board here.

This forehand here, so measured. Sharapova has great preparation.

Great strokes. And when she has time, she has more options. That is

something Serena Williams can take away from her. Not many other

players can do that. Oh! A great site. Unless you happen

to be playing on the other side of the net.

She might try that a few more times, into the body. She has got to start

back at their Oh with her serve. At the start, it was effective. Then

Sharapova caught on. It takes a few games to see the pattern of the

server. Where their toss goes, where they will hit it.

Once Sharapova got locked in, once she started to get a good read, the

points have not come easily for Riske.

Look how much ground she is trying to cover. Sharapova is now the

player in control of all of the baseline rallies, dictating play

with her forehand. Look at the difference, 30 to eight.

Right idea, but... Quite a difference between these two when

they move forward. Sharapova, five out of five. Riske, just four out of

ten. Break point for an eighth successive game for Sharapova.

A few deep breaths, she will have the crowd's sympathy. Alison Riske

on the changeovers likes to close horizon. She admits she gets so

nervous. She tries to use the changeovers to refocus and regroup.

-- likes to close her eyes. Things are getting away from Riske. In a

way, she is perhaps doing for Sharapova what Nadal's opponent did

for him, helping to get the seeded player on form. Tom Daley in the

middle of the picture. From diving, rugby, football. The chairman, I

don't know what his best sport is, but he obviously plays tennis. He is

a really good tennis player, Mr Brooke. Three games away from a

place among the last 16 for Sharapova. Seeded five this year.

I love the calm way she sets herself. Does not always work out.

I don't know what his best game is either!

Alison Riske was bouncing, trying to tell herself she can still get

something out of this. That is reminiscent of the first

four games from Riske. She started off the match controlling the

tempo, being the more aggressive player. But Sharapova was able to

wrestle control. How hard that must be to listen to

if you are the loser on court. The crowd surely will will her to

take one game in this set. You can hear some frustration coming

out of Riske there. Trying to get herself going. You feel like against

the players that the top, the match can turn so fast. Sharapova has run

away with this match, the last nine games.

I am afraid since the sixth game, really, the rallies have been like

the match, it is only a matter of time before Sharapova takes the

points. UMPIRE: Miss Sharapova challenging

the call. Sharapova checking whether Hawk-Eye is awake. Of course, it is.

A little bit later than it was, not quite as bright a spot as she made

in the first set when she won the debate.

Riske had no idea where that was going to go. That ball seemed to

just hang there. So, this is a virtual match point.

Everybody is anticipating a quarterfinal. It perhaps has certain

dangers to do that. Curiously, she has never lost in the cause --

quarterfinals. She also has not beaten Venus Williams in ten years!

It does not look at 5:25pm that Serena Williams will finish tonight.

We will see if the weather clears. Serena Williams has a tough match at

the moment against Alize Cornet. Potentially Eugenie Bouchard in the

next round. An exciting week for the ladies. Serena of course has played

here somewhat more and has twice gone out in the quarterfinals. You

might be onto something! LAUGHTER

Just a point of interest. So, serving for a place, not in the

quarterfinal, but in the last 16. Miss Sharapova.

Easy to say from the commentary box, but they -- at A lob would have been

interesting. The eighth point that Riske has

managed to take from Sharapova in this set.

I suspect the crowd didn't have too much doubt about the eventual winner

I suspect the crowd didn't have too when the match started. They might

have had for the first 15 minutes. Comfortable win, playing well. And

Alison Riske makes her way of court for a quickly indeed. Disappointment

for Riske who started the match so well. And then she seized Sharapova

really take it over, winning the last 11 games in a row -- then she

sees. Bradley Wiggins leads the applause from the Royal Box. On a

rainy day, she has had the advantage of going through to the second week

of Wimbledon, to the last 16, while others are still waiting for the

rain to stop. I think it is safe to say Sharapova probably won't be

playing again until Tuesday, unless the rain stops right this second and

they are able to complete the rest of the third rounds on the outside

courts. Got a pretty good picture there, I

think, on his tablet. It amazes me how players are able to sign like

this on the ball. Did you find it easy? The bigger the ball, the

easier it is. I am sure that must be true! There might be a few occasions

when you say, who was that? ! I have that that some of those asking, who

in the world signed this? The golf ball is the hardest item to sign!

Bring one of those really large tennis balls, you will have more

success that way. It would be a pain to look after it all day. There is a

picture of Serena, a magazine held by a lady who wants an autograph of

Sharapova. Will they meet? It is one of the delights to look forward to

next week. Maybe opponents in the round of the last 16 will have other

ideas. Particularly a young Canadian, we feel. Way goes. Her job

done. -- away she goes. She lost her opening service game, she went two

down, she was two - one down, she pulled back to square it at 3-3, and

from then on, it was plain sailing. 11 straight games to come through.

6-3, 6-0. Congratulations. With the exception

of the start of the match, you looked in almost complete control,

is that how you felt? I felt better as the match went on. She has had

some of the best results on the surface. I knew it would be a chance

today. A bit of a slow start, but happy I got there. We have got the

roof on Centre Court, few are able to compete your -- complete your

first week's schedule. A couple of other players will not be able to.

Does that give you an advantage? other players will not be able to.

You never know the schedule until the evening prior to when you play.

I didn't know the weather forecast for today, I don't like to look at

it. I want to start with the Dayna matter what it presents, go with the

flow of things -- to start the day no matter what it presents. How are

you feeling about what the second week may hold in store? I am just

happy to be in the second week. I was looking forward to coming back

and they are giving myself another chance so I am happy about that. We

are excited to see what you can do, well done.

STUDIO: Certainly giving herself a chance. Wonderful performance from

Maria Sharapova, the French Open champion, through to the next round

and one step closer to a quarterfinal meeting with Serena

Williams. What a last eight encounter that would be. She is the

second winner today under the roof. Play continues here on Centre Court.

Roger Federer is next on court. Play continues here on Centre Court.

Roger Federer is The good news for all of those who have waited so

patiently out there today is that we are about to get play underway on

the outside courts. It is good news not just for the spectators but also

for the players. Serena Williams will continue her match against

Alize Cornet, it is only 1-1 and deuce so they will step on court in

a moment. All of those matches getting

underway very soon. Over on BBC One, we showed you a challenge that we

have between Wimbledon and the team in Brazil, a key PRP challenge. -- a

keepy-uppy challenge. This is how Andy Murray got on.

Watch this, Clarence Seedorf with a tennis ball.

I am about to have a very poor attempt at the challenge, not for

lack of trying but lack of technique.

I am not going to get better than that, I don't think!

Andy Murray put Wimbledon way out in front on that leaderboard!

It seems like that is going to be extremely difficult to beat. He has

always fancied himself as a bit of a footballer. As you can see by that,

he has certainly done it before. Will you be having a go? I am going

to secretly practice, how much time do we have? I did play soccer in

high school. How much time? Until Monday. 78? What is your best? I

don't fancy my chances of beating that. You played a bit of football,

too? A long time ago when I was about seven. That has been a bit of

fun and if you want to have an attempt, send it in with your hash

tag copa-uppy. We are ready for the players, Roger Federer will be

enjoying coming into this atmosphere under the roof. A wonderful

atmosphere. When you have the roof on, it encloses the sound. Everybody

is in here, they feel so fortunate to be able to see tennis on a day

like today. The atmosphere is fantastic. He will get a big

welcome. CHEERING

Federer has looked pretty good so far. He has had a favourable draw.

It is pretty hard for him not to look good. Sometimes he loses but he

does it gracefully. It is another reason why I wish I could have

played under the roof because it sounds like you're hitting it

harder. Lord knows the three of us needed this out, believe me. He

always comes here and it is like them to him, his favourite court,

his favourite tournament. When you reflect on his record, winning seven

titles, you feel so comfortable in these surroundings. Even though the

courts are slower, he is still the most attacking player. His serving

was phenomenal in his earlier match. He was never into much

trouble. That is a major element of his game.

trouble. That is a major element of his If he continues that, he will be

a danger to anyone. We are getting ready for this

match. Giraldo against Federer, will it be another serene performance?

COMMENTATORS: Welcome to Centre Court once again.

The king is in his pomp on Court Number One. He will be nervous

because it is the first round of the tournament.

It is a good feeling, going out there and getting the break, getting

the first set, breaking again, getting the second set in the bag

and you go, all right, I am in the tournament.

tomorrow. Beautiful. The movement is exquisite. I am slightly concerned

that Federer might charge him for this lesson. The feeling was good, I

could do all the things I wanted to do.

One of the world's great players. Just guides around the court. Rain

coming down. A lesson from Federer. Very happy with the match, it could

have been difficult. A great champion in cruise control.

You are right, bit of a tennis lesson in those previous matches. He

has played fantastically well and coming off a win in Halle, he feel

so comfortable. He was fit and healthy last year. I think his loss

last year is in the back of his mind, it does not sit well and it

gives him more motivation to have a good run this year. When you look at

Grand Slams, that is not what he is about, is it? He beat Murray in the

quarterfinals. The problem for him is beating two or three of the top

guys in one event. The fact he has to do it over the best of five sets.

That is where we are going to see what he has left. This is good

because it appears at the first week, he is not going to have

extended himself so much. He can save a lot more for the second week

which is what he is going to need. If you look at his draw, if he were

to play Jana -- if he were to play he is a good player off the ground

and if Roger is struggling with his serve, Giraldo can find his way into

this matter and make it interesting. We have also talked about the

advantage of being on Centre Court today. Roger is not one of the

youngest ones and if today. Roger is not one of the

rhythm of a day on, day off, could be important to go

rhythm of a day on, day off, could depending on how much play we get

this evening. Some of these third round matches will be played on

Monday, someone round matches will be played on

Tuesday and Wednesday in the men's draw. That is why Roger is hoping

things clear up so he gets his opponent on the court, so he doesn't

have to play two days in a row. If he were not to play Monday, it would

mean he is a young 32. He still has to play five in six days

hypothetically, even Edberg might show some signs of stress if that

were to happen. I don't think so. I was making that up! They are so

perfect together, what a perfect mix. There have been some

interesting coaching moves, this seems to be working out well.

Amelie Mauresmo and Andy Murray. Boris Becker is looking to do

something big. He wants a win and a possible bonus for these guys.

Giraldo has beaten Murray this year, there is some pedigree there. In

these types of matches he has won two rounds. You can never be taking

anything for granted in the Grand Slams and Roger is as experienced as

anybody. He will be trying to continue the way he is playing and

move into the second week. When you look at the masterclass of tennis

and everything here, everyone is so thrilled. When you look at the

Centre Court order of player to have Nadal and Federer. One thing that

speed Kills is power. He is a big hitter, a big guy. Did

you ever play in doors here? Not really, I played in the test event.

They say it seems a bit heavier. It feels like the committee is greater.

But it is pretty similar. -- the humidity is greater. The players are

just about ready, we can hand over to Mark Petchey.

COMMENTATORS: Thank you. As ever, it is a great treat to see the roof

shut but also to see Roger Federer back out on familiar ground. I'm --

playing in the familiar way so far this year, yet to lose a set, yet to

lose serve, knee has looked in imperious form. I was chatting to

his father before the match, talking about his love of southern Africa.

There is Robbie Federer, he spent some time in Johannesburg but is a

big adventurer apart. Loves his time across the countries of Namibia and

Zambia. Even he said that Roger has started serving particularly well

for study as watched a few of his matches over the years.

This guy knows what he's doing, that without saying. Loving the fact that

he is one of the few that has been able to get out on the course today.

A lot of edgy players sitting in the locker room. Is the weather getting

better? It was looking better as I came in, if you breaks in the sky in

terms of blue, but we will see. There is a great crowd, what an

atmosphere, we haven't even started. Ferocious and at times fragile,

Giraldo. He is a flat hitter of the ball.

As I said, ferocious at times, fragile at others, and already a

gloom is of that. Eight of the opening point but subsequently

unable to find the court -- already a glimpse of that.

Some of the influence of Stefan Edberg, pick your spots but don't

forget about serve and volley. APPLAUSE

There is Stefan Edberg, six time Grand Slam winner, twice at

Wimbledon. I am sure Giraldo gave a call to a fellow countrymen who came

out here in 2010, took the first couple of sets of Federer, served

for the match. There is Gonzales in the dark at, a former top-10 player

-- in the dark hat. Injuries cut short the end of his

career. Which makes him all the more appreciative of this man. There are

so many things to admire about Federer. 16 majors in a row, he has

played? Unreal. plan is to outhit Federer. Not a lot

of finesse. He learned to play in both Bogota at 8500 feet.

You have got to give him a lot of credit for doing as well as he has

done in the course of his career. Having to leave their at a pretty

early age. You think you are hitting a whole lot harder than you actually

are when playing at altitude. Did the hard work with the approach. He

is not going to be too happy with that because it will immediately

give him triple break point. He looked like he got down as low as he

would have liked. A testing opening service hold potentially for

Giraldo. If you are Roger, you must be thinking the game should have

been over already. Giraldo, back in business.

if he is going to win another major he needs to do more with his return

game. He has always been eulogised and

idolised for his ability to get all back into play. You feel heat to go

after service more these days? -- you feel he needs to go after

it is his turn to adapt. He won a lot of majors chipping the ball back

to Roddick's feet and daring him to come forward with the sliced

backhand. Employing that tactic again. He is

testing him. ultimately he wins it anyway. A

great start, Giraldo is clearly uptight and here's the first guy

that sensed it and took advantage. frame of the backhand. Not quite

sure beforehand is as consistent as it was.

-- not quite sure the forehand. David Beckham looks pretty good.

Always looks good! That is what he does well. Six foot

two, maybe a little more. He covers the courtside to side. That is why

Federer will entice him. Quickly into a river monster

already. About 70% of first serves finding their target, as it has been

in the opening couple of rounds -- into a rhythm. And there is another

one. Potentially not. Late call out. into a rhythm. And there is another

one. Potentially not. Late Roger has decided he is going to challenge, I

think. Mr Federer is challenging the call on the right near sideline, the

ball was called out. call on the right near sideline, the

ball was called Already questioning the umpire's authority. He bought

himself some time, thought about it and went for it. It worked out. He

hoped in the umpire. He thought the umpire said yes. Now he looks bad.

Jake has lost his confidence already. You made a great point

about his longevity. We looked back about how he was able to do that,

serve has been crucial. When you look at him for his

first-ever Wimbledon final in 2003, he really hasn't lost an awful lot

on this particular shot. Better served the last couple of years.

Especially when he beat Murray a couple of years ago. His 17th major.

He realised life is a whole lot easier on any court, but especially

here, if he can win more free points and tighten things up. The other

reason he has longevity is movement. It seems like he floats above the

court, doesn't seem like there is a lot of impact. I was in palm springs

early in March when they played the event earlier and they played Novak

Djokovic in the finals. It is the first time in quite a few years when

the first set and a half, Roger Federer was moving better than Novak

. That is saying something. His movement is better than it has been

for a couple of years. He says he is healthier. He has had some back

issues. That is part of why he has been able to get his ranking back up

into the top five. Already, he sees that jarrah though

is vulnerable to that slice. -- that jarrah

. He wants to come up with an answer otherwise it will be a short day out

here. Giraldo is a pretty good player. The

Colombian will not be hanging around.

Might not be hanging around too long himself if he misses too many

volleys like that. Good idea to chase things up that you can see why

he doesn't come to the net very often. He is still severely wound

up, here. Best ever result already at Wimbledon.

type of nerves, a guy like Giraldo, myself, other players? You

type of nerves, a guy like Giraldo, feel nervous, but it is about

type of nerves, a guy like Giraldo, quickly you deal with it. How little

it can get to you. But it is crazy to not have them.

Last year playing the 45 doubles out here I felt it.

He likes to stay back behind the baseline, Giraldo on the clay court,

but on the grass the ball was coming down as it got to him. It is not

quite the same comfortable height. He needs to get on the board. First

time up. In the semis in Wimbledon against

Jimmy Connors, I was literally shaking during the first set.

If you took this guy's heart rate... Not him, this guy, it will probably

be in the 200 area. This could normalise his heart rate,

if you could get this next point. -- if he could get.

Game, Giraldo. And he does, it is on the board. We talked about Gonzales,

runner-up in Australia in 2007 before the French Open. But he has

been with Beron for a long time. Interesting to see his ambition,

such a great year so far and he went the extra step to hire a great coach

in Gonzales. This is Giraldo playing the best

tennis of his life. 34 in the world was his best. Currently 35. He has

worked extremely hard to get to this point.

This is good tennis, starting to feel a bit more familiar in

unfamiliar surroundings. Four years in a row he has finished in the top

hundred. His career record in Grand Slams, coming into this match, eight

and 21. Nice, he faked him out, totally. But

he forgot the part about getting it into the court. Could have done

probably six different things, there. His coach things keep it

simple, don't go crazy early, keep the break. -- his coach thinks.

He has some raw power from deep behind the court, Giraldo.

Most of the time he makes those. He is always trying trick shots, doing

something different. Master at keeping you off balance. Game,

Federer. Slightly more awkward service game that he would have

liked but a hold all the same. STUDIO: 4-1 and in control. The roof

is on, on Centre but the covers are off outside, doesn't that look

wonderful? Particularly for the spectators who have waited patiently

in the rain. They are finally being rewarded. Hopefully we have

playwright throughout the evening on the outside courts. A couple of

matches have been cancelled. They will have to come back on Monday. We

have other options for you other than on BBC Two. Serena Williams,

top seed is 4-1 up and two break points up against Alize Cornet on

the red button. Early stages of the match, on serve,

also on the red button. That is what is happening elsewhere.

Milos Raonic is on court as well. And other players. Plenty online for

you to follow. We are heading back to send accord.

COMMENTATOR: Heading out to the baseline, already comfortable. Roger

Federer is up a break, 4-1. Does this guy ever look stressed?

Never. Barely looks like he is sweating. Incredible, just shrugging

off what, to most people, would be extremely difficult defeats. That is

an incredible ability. To move on. Just when you win as much as he

has, it would be easier to do. As we see his wife, after the loss

at Paris... Which Jose felt Roger would be deeply disappointed with,

he threw a party. His entire crew had an amazing evening at this

restaurant and everybody was almost celebrating, as if he'd won. He has

a boyish love for life. I don't know if I have ever seen

anyone love to play tennis as much as Roger Federer.

You have to say rough in a dour likes to compete as much, or more

than anyone who has ever played this game -- Rafael Nadal.

It doesn't seem like he is touching the court. It is like eating toes

around. -- like he tiptoes. Less wear and tear on his body like other

players. So good at forcing you into

uncomfortable positions. Taking bigger risks than you want to.

Sprayed a fair amount of forehands here early. Some concern. Giraldo's

ball is flatter than some players. Similar with Kukushkin, a relatively

flat ball. You don't want to give this guy too much time to line one

up from the ground. Do you try and expand your game? Look for something

even a bit better? You feel so comfortable? Is that what he is

doing with his forehand? He is looking for the old insurance, the

double breaker. It is a little off, early. He has this break on

experience. He has been there 100 times more than Giraldo.

And reputation. It is usually good for a couple of games per set. It

has been here, early. A little overwhelming for Santiago.

Moves him to within a game of taking a 0-1 lead.

And a quick look up, maybe he has found a kindred spirit, he knew

Stephan very well because he lived in London. He had a frames in his

loft in his house because he didn't want to change but look at his

current frame. The effort that went into it, last year. The technicians,

two prototypes. He ended up playing with this one. He picked it in the

off-season to train with. When you played with your wooden racket,

wasn't it Patrick that you had a shoulder problem and Patrick said to

try the 200 grams? And I right? You are right. A lot of guys were

switching. His frame was 90 inches, 88? Most of the players, a lot of

them close to 100, now. Similar with the wood racket going to some form

of graphite that was adding 78-85. All of a sudden, you pick it up... I

picked it up and two days later started playing in a tournament. I

was able to figure it out. Was it part of the shoulder you changed? I

didn't change anything, it was easier to get that huge velocity at

my serve at 106. Crazy pace. The sting in the tale is that it has

taken him a while to get used to the racket. He switched on the whim of

the last year. He went back to the old racket at the open -- switched

after Wimbledon. He played a couple of events in Europe. With another

frame. Tossed it in the garbage. He waited until the end of the year.

It has worked pretty well. Shouldn't have tossed it in the

garbage. One of your old frames in 2012 went for about ?15,000, one of

those broken ones. You gave it to the lady that was running it. A

wooden racket? 15,000, a good deal. That is some valuation, you can't

even play with the thing! I would give that person ?1000 for

it. Giraldo It's actually showing some decent skills at the net. -- is

actually. It would be a strong move, to shift gears.

Federer's level of returning, if he is blocking it back, that would be a

good move for Giraldo. Not as good as Djokovic, Murray, Rafael Nadal as

well. Well struck. Good game for Giraldo.

He is settling in, can he get into the set?

I have do mention it, when I was doing my homework on the racket

switch, you picked it up DOS days and you won the tournament you said

you played in -- for two days. Luckily enough. I beat Lendl. How

did that feel? That is a dumb question.

Every time I look at his strings, Giraldo he is looking to change the

racket. The racket worked pretty good on the

previous game. Gave up on it rather quickly.

38 ace of the tournament for Federer already. You don't have to deal with

sun and wind but the percentage of first serves is unbelievable for

both these guys. Good play. 30 minutes, got a set under the belt,

that is nice for the seven time champ.

Amazing how many quick service games he plays.

Lovely end to another wonderful set.

STUDIO: Masterclass of worrying. Federer takes the first set 6-3.

Straight back in a moment. Play continues elsewhere. Serena Williams

has taken the first set against Alize Cornet of France but a break

down in the second. A number of breaks, serve doesn't mean a lot. We

will keep you up-to-date. Live on the red button.

Milos Raonic, six foot five Canadian, he is 4-3 up, now 4-4

against Lukasz Kubot. That is online.

This match is also online. The winner will play Rafael Nadal in the

next round. The 19-year-old from Australia up against this man,

Vesely. That is also online. Plenty of tennis later this evening but we

head back to Centre Court. COMMENTATOR: There they are, the

stats, magnificent for both men on serve. Astounding that they are

serving at this level and that Giraldo lost his serve. LAUGHTER

So much for the first serve percentage. The only thing about

Giraldo's serve that is not uncomfortable, a very flat true

serve. Doesn't have a lot of movement on it. He is content he is

able to successfully block it back into play. It helped him get the

break... That is a mellow outfit for Ian Poulter! He is dressing down.

LAUGHTER He has his own design company for

clothes. Usually it is yellows and greens. He would have a hard time

competing on the tour, playing Wimbledon. He would have to... I

don't know... LAUGHTER First set,, nerves, but now he is

into it, he has got to get going early in the second -- first set has

gone. Got to move your feet. Those are the things that go

immediately, you feel like you are off-balance. You have got to get in

a good position for a ball like that.

Otherwise he will start panicking soon.

His court position, you see Giraldo runaround for reasons I can't

explain on the backline. Especially hitting a forehand in the middle,

you have got to do more with that. We talked about putting his

opponents in awkward places, that was a nightmare for Giraldo. He knew

if he didn't hit a clean when he was gone. Guess what? Triple break

point. That is just what the doctor ordered

for Roger Federer. No attention whatsoever in this

match yet. Giraldo has struggled against the very best, as so many of

the lower ranked players too. Lost his first 19 matches against top ten

players. He won against Andy Murray in Madrid this year, looking for his

second career top ten that it will be hard to come by on the early

evidence here. -- what it will be. He has that sort of "happy to be

here, made it this far" sort of look. Combine that with his nerves

because of being out here, very one-sided.

Soon he will be not enjoying himself at all. He has put himself in a big

hole already. Oh! He just wanted to do that

because he could, but he missed it. Could have just blocked that to the

open court. Could that be Roger hamming it up a bit? He didn't

expect to miss it. How thankful the world is that we

saw a shot of his mum, that she decided not to continue with her

hockey career. They didn't used to wear shin pads, her legs were

getting hit so many times by the ball that she was told to stop that

particular sport. Have a kid instead?

No, Robbie was an avid tennis player and at the Swiss club in

Johannesburg he got her on the court and the rest, as they say, is

history. They were very competitive, Roger

and his mum, before school they would have a nice game of football

in the kitchen. She said that they had two scored ten goals, one of

them, first. It was a long kitchen with two doors. She never let him

win easily. She made him work for it. He is still trying to earn it,

now. You are saying she let him win?

Never. She didn't always beat him, but she would never let him win to

feel good before he went to school. Tears going down his face. LAUGHTER

This is happening way too fast for Giraldo.

This is the second set Don, if he loses this game. -- gone. Proverbial

fish out of water at the moment. Magnificent. You talk about Stefan

Edberg, how they are match made in heaven, they are total opposites in

the way they play. He never won a lot of free points off the serve, he

won a lot of points off the volley, moving into the service line and

closer to the net. His forehand was always a liability and we are

looking at maybe the greatest forehand of all time, along with

maybe Nadal and a couple of other guys we could think of. This guy

wins so many points off his serve without having to come to the net.

It illustrates the point that not much has changed since 2003. Not

much has changed in his entire game. The only thing that Stefan Edberg

did, he volleyed better, he had a great backhand, which has been a bit

of a problem with Roger, dealing with Rafa Nadal's lefty spin.

Roger's backhand, to me, is maybe better than it has ever been right

now. What time is the Chile - Colombia

game? Brazil. Because Giraldo is playing as if it is seven o'clock.

Painfully easy. Well, not for the Roger Federer fans.

That is beautiful. It is really amazing to watch this guy. He makes

everything look so easy. His dad jokingly says that he got the talent

from him. A couple of seats down, the general consensus is where it

came from! The rate they are going, they are

going to have time to put another match out here. I think they should

try to catch up. Not a great looking scoreboard if

you are a Giraldo fan but that was something to admire.

board in the second. Giraldo dripping with sweat and Federer

dripping with class right now. What has changed in the volley

department? Do you think it is an area that perhaps players don't

practice enough nowadays? There are only so many hours in the day and

there is a lot of work to be done, and weight training, recovery. Short

answer long, I don't think they do practice it enough, but I think we

are seeing more of the top players doing more at the net. I think Nadal

has set the bar higher. David Beckham, do you ever see him on a

tennis court? I am not sure I have. If he gets Miami up and running,

there is talk of that happy in -- happening. With the volleys, do you

think that you need to have to finish the first one rather than

coming into the net? The strings, you don't have the same feel for the

ball that you used to. I don't look at the top guys and say

they are better servers than Boris Becker or Pete Sampras. But I would

say they are better returners. There was some statistic this week

that back in 1991 the top five servers in the category of top

server on the tour were in the top ten back then but nowadays it is the

guys who are the best returners who occupied the top spaces. Still great

service, mind you. -- servers. It is alive and well when you can put

those kinds of statistics together. The difference between losing in the

semis and the final is the volley. -- if the difference is, you had

better believe these guys are working on it. Such a slim margin.

That is why Roger hired Stefan Edberg. Today he has just been too

good once again. I could never figure out why you would take out a

new record at 5-1. -- new racket. It just does not feel like he has

the spring in his legs, Giraldo. Nerves do horrible things to you.

He had to play yesterday, Giraldo, because his match in the second

round was stopped acres of rain on Thursday.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga had to play the first five days in the row, didn't

he? Come on, challenge. You should be

able to challenge a foot fault, that would he interesting. -- be.

I feel bad for guys when I see this, I know the stress and the nerves,

but you see a guy who does not want to be out there at the moment.

Hopefully he will find his way into this match at least briefly.

UMPIRE: Game and second set, Federer. New balls, please.

Very comfortably in front, Roger Federer on Centre Court. We will be

back but let's show you what is happening elsewhere. Alize Cornet,

who beat Serena Williams in three sets earlier this year, is on course

to take the second set. That match is on the red button. On Court

Three, Eugenie Bouchard of Canada, the future star, as predicted, she

has been a semifinalist in the Australian and the French this year,

6-3 she took the first set against Andrea Petkovic. Milos Raonic has

taken the first set in his match against Lukasz Kubot of Poland, on

Court Two. On Court Six, Jerzy Janowicz, who put out Lleyton Hewitt

in five sets, has dropped the first to Tommy Robredo, the 23rd seed.

That match or so you can follow online. -- also.

Seven, that is pretty classy, the way he has done that. He has had

different outfits over the years, the jacket. Some incredible numbers

being posted by these current champions. Can you imagine going to

the French Open and playing ten times and winning nine? Bjorn Borg

played eight times and 16. -- and he won six.

These people on Centre Court have got to watch the two greatest

players who ever lived. The scary thing is, I think he meant

that. UMPIRE: Game, Federer. It was the

second serve that made life easy. What is underrated, if possible,

with Federer is how fit he is. He is not a guy who looks tired often.

Watch him scoop this up. He knew he did not have much of a choice except

to hit that drop volley perfectly. The play 60 straight majors before

he finally did not make a quarterfinal. -- to play.

The guys he has had to play recently, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray.

It is unbelievable. I get the feeling he trains a lot. There have

been many sightings of him training in Dubai, playing in the heat on

putting his feet into the ice bucket after 15 minutes because it is that

hot on the concrete. That is the part of him you do not see.

UMPIRE: Game, Giraldo. Giraldo needed that big-time.

They must have talked about scenarios.

But you have to at least play with super high intensity and effort, no

matter how bad it is going. That is what the great guys try to

do, they try to break your will, quickly if they can, as he is doing

now with Giraldo. UMPIRE: Federer is challenging the

call. The ball was called out. It is a really good second serve. Mr

Federer has two challenges remaining.

UMPIRE: Game, Federer. We are going to move away from

Centre Court while the players change end because there is so much

happening. Look at this, one set all, Serena Williams, the top seed,

in trouble. She will be battling away to try to get through to the

fourth round but Alize Cornet is such a good player having such a

good year. On the red button, that match. Let's show you what is

happening on some of the other outside courts. On Court 17 Nick

Kyrgios of Australia, who put out Richard Gasquet, has just taken the

second set from Jiri Vesely. This 19-year-old up against a

20-year-old. You can follow that match online. On Court 16, Angelique

Cave are -- Kerber is one set up against Kirsten Flipkens. On Court

Eight, Simone Boll Ellie has taken a set against K issue Querrey.

That is better from Giraldo, he tends to hit the ball so flat and

deep and keep it in the last third of the court, but too many unforced

errors. I am sure his coach told him before

the match, it is very important you get a high percentage of first

serves. What do you think his percentages so far? Definitely above

75%. I am not looking at my screen, what is it? 75%. You would be

thrilled to get that and he is still down.

The good news is, he is trying desperately to find his way into

this match somehow. They are not going to help his

cause. He has not had an ace but he has had four double faults. Another

break point for the seven time champion.

That was massive. Unquestionably his best backhand of the match. Best

shot of the match. He waited a long time to finally get something he

wanted. There it is. Two in a row. He stays in this third set,

perilously close to going out on a break.

Roger Federer comfortably in charge on Centre Court and that match will

move onto the red button because we are going to what could be the

biggest story of the Championships so far, Venus Williams went

yesterday and now the Williams family are facing another 3-set

battle. Alize Cornet has taken the second set 6-3 against Serena, so

let's join it now. This is a real humdinger of a match.

Serena Williams after the rain delay came out and one five games in a

row. We thought it would be a quiet row. We thought it would be a quiet

second set but no, Cornet raced out to five hot -- 5-0.

Close, but I think it was out, and she accepts that. Six double faults

for Serena Williams. That is what was happening in the

first set, the forehand breaking down like that. She needs to keep

Williams on the run but she does not want to hit it down the line, it

looks like indecision. Williams has served pretty well,

returns have been more of a problem. That has been the biggest problem,

backhand errors. Cornet Hitting the ball really hard and flat and not

keeping the ball low, not allowing Williams to gets set for her shot.

Allowing the error. You see boxers going at it, she is withstanding the

barrages from Williams, giving it right back.

Seems to have made the ground. A cheeky return from Cornet. Did not

mean to hit the drop shot but she did. Her coach has taught someone to

stay calm, but I don't think Serena feels it is the time to be calm. --

taught Serena. A good serve. Cornet Missed a chance, not a great serve,

but good enough. Serena looking across. LAUGHTER

Pouting about that but not challenging?

Three double faults in this game. Almost like you have got to break

serve when your opponent is giving you so many free points. A big win

for Serena if she holds here. APPLAUSE

She's got it. She is challenging that. The lineswoman that called

that ball in, the lineswoman that Serena had the altercation with 40

foot fault. Good spot, Martina. It is in. -- for the foot fault. I'm

lucky with the net cord. -- unlucky. Serena almost getting away with one

at the net. Fourth break point of this game.

They are both at the end of their tethers. They are teetering,

frustrated with themselves so much. Cornet's forehand has been very

dicey. That has been the streaky bit in this match. When it goes well,

she is winning. When she goes off, she is losing. Serena Williams

zeroing in most of her shots on that forehand.

This is what was happening in the first set. Going long, not releasing

enough with her wrist. You have got to release. If you don't, you push

it along. The strings are too lively, you have to control it with

spin, which means you have to release it with the rest. Nerves

getting in the way from Cornet. That was some achievement for

Serena. The last time Serena failed to reach

a quarterfinal of a Grand Slam in the first two, she was beaten in the

fourth round of the Australian Open and second round in Roland Garros,

she went on to win Wimbledon and the US Open. Back-to-back. Two years

ago. But it is on the line, here. That was a great opportunity for

Cornet. She missed it. Serena Williams through her three double

faults but what a champion. Serena Williams came through. Things not

going her way, double faulting when normally she gets aces, still able

to hold serve in what could be the decider in this match. Settling

down, Williams, a bit. Cornet Has to reset, not think about what could

have been. And concentrate on her serve. She is still in this match.

Big opportunity gone. Just looking down at my school. 5-0

down in the second set Williams has won four of the last five games --

looking down at my school. It was the end of the set. Now you start

even. Cornet's forehand giving her trouble. The ball is short inside

the court. With that severe grip. Really hard to get the ball up and

over the net and into the court. She uses only three fingers on the

toss. To lose it up there. The ball was white. It was. The line

judge was an cited. But Serena knows -- was wide. Great defence. Good

defence from Cornet as well, she was trying to sneak in in the middle of

the valley. Got caught and hit a nice little half-volley. -- middle

of the rally. It twisted in the air. That serve has been playing. Both

players winning a huge percentage of the first serve points. 70%. Very

bad on the second serve. Serena Williams is around 50% when

she gets the second serve in, today she is only about 25%. Lineswoman

calling it out. Serena does not challenge. Serena would have noticed

her. I'm sure. That is something you would remember for the rest of your

life. Again, good defence. I feel the

urgency in Williams' strokes and movement. She knows this is a big

game. Needless to say. She must feel relieved after holding that serve.

Still, Game .4 Cornet. -- game point, for Cornet.

So much for that game point. Brutal attack. 21% of the points, second

serve and Williams is at 26%. At one point she was at 22%. In that last

game. Both players well below the percentage you need to win a match.

With their second serve. Change of grip. It has been working

well for her so far in this match. Didn't expect that. There is so much

that is totally unexpected about this match. Somehow, we have arrived

at 1-1, and one game each. A roller-coaster ride. And is a Kone

was a streaky player, Williams is also -- Alize Cornet. Even in the

third. This is the stat that is interesting, first serve points one.

That is unheard of for Serena Williams. Well below her standard.

You have to give credit to Alize Cornet, she is returning the first

serves very well. Second serve, taking it early, getting on the

offensive. Easy put away for Serena Williams, here.

For hand-held up, there. Another soft serve for Serena Williams, we

haven't seen that since the first set. For most players it is OK. For

her, 77 miles an hour, that is an easy ball for Serena Williams.

Cornet Didn't get in on the offensive with the return.

Quickly off the mark for Williams. Moving forward very well. She saw

the slice coming and she was off to the races. Great shot. Well

controlled. Hard to do that with two hands. Bend over, for the lowball,

well done. Doesn't want the same ball that she

served with. I was the same way. Gets me to rotate the balls. Just

missed the serve, you don't want the same ball!

Williams back in calm mode, she looked almost to calm. Using the

drop shot very well. It has paid off. She has nice feel with it. She

didn't panic on the passing shot. Well done. Serena didn't do anything

wrong. A good point from Cornet. Cornet Knows that she had her racket

on that ball. A chance to get it into play. But she mis-hit it.

Another return that doesn't come back from Williams.

STUDIO: This is a real battle on Court One. We will be right back

with it. On Centre Court, this is Roger Federer at match point against

Giraldo. And a comfortable victory. 6-3, 6-1, 6-3. He

Giraldo. And a comfortable victory. Wimbledon with straight sets

victories. He will face either Jerzy Janowicz or tummy rub radio.

Wonderful treat for those on Centre Court.

Such a popular champion. Everybody including David Beckham enjoying

seeing the great Roger Federer back on Centre. " 12 ethics to reach

against the teenager. -- a victory against. You can follow

that online. This match will be on the red

button, if you want to follow it. We will head back to Court One.

COMMENTATOR: Tennis court but it feels like a called run right now.

LAUGHTER -- it feels like a cauldron. We said

earlier on -- it feels like a cauldron. We said

sometimes Serena Williams beats herself. That is not happening at

the moment, she is playing pretty well. It will be a combination. The

biggest drop off in Serena's game will be the second serve percentage,

not serving very hard and backing it up very well. She is playing a

pretty good match, not playing horrible tennis. Alize Cornet a is

taking it to her, standing up to her. It is a good match. Cornet Is

nit-picking on Williams' part, she needs more first returns in.

Cornet's server is not that powerful. Considering how Cornet is

serving, Williams should be getting more balls into play. But other than

that, in well played much from both players. -- a well played match.

That is a surprise. That is the side that can break down. Today, her

forehand has held up pretty well but it has been the backhand where

Serena Williams has made more on. Errors. -- more on forced errors.

Just out. She is going to challenge that. I think it was just out. She

is upset with the umpire that she didn't overrule. But you have the

challenge system, it is great! Just out. It is out. Wasn't by much.

No issues there. Looks as if it has relaxed Cornet a bit as well. Serena

was in her own world. Huge hitting from Williams. As soon

as Williams seems that will hit Cornet a ball, she has gone for that

a few times. That would have been a great drop shot. Serena Williams

would have been on top of that ball. Again, the looked at the box, she

can't get that down the line. With that grip, it is hard to be able to

guide the ball correctly. When you pull off a bit, you have to do sweep

through it. If you pull off a bit late or hitting it at the net...

No first serves. Quickly from 40-02 deuce. What looked like a

comfortable hold for Cornet is now a adventure game. Fifth double. Serena

was opportunistic. Cornet's balls are getting shorter

and shorter. Williams stayed behind the baseline, didn't move forward.

Snatch at it a bit. Would have been in a more aggressive position, if

not with her hand. Error with the forehand. Another game point for

Cornet. It paid off. Her coach has disappeared... Racing

back now. She is the French number one now.

Alize Cornet now that Marion Bartoli has retired. So much was expected.

Back in position. Went into that with real intent. She

got the forehand going again. Now hitting it with complete authority.

Funny how the forehand goes in and out. Extraordinary stat. 12-5

outright winners on the forehand. Serena Williams is protecting her

backhand so when Cornet has a sitter, Serena is thinking backhand

and Cornet goes to the forehand because that is a better shot.

She had time for that pass, but she was so far behind the baseline she

really had to give it a rip. She missed it. Williams survives that

one. Danger zone for her. APPLAUSE

Just held off the net. She would have lost the point if she had

touched it. What a return. Great awareness. Fantastic return from

Cornet four 109 miles an hour serve. The ball came back as. A great drop

shot at the end. -- came back fast. The biggest problem for Cornet was

to slow down so she did not run into the net, but she just managed.

APPLAUSE Magnificent!

Best shots from Cornet in the whole match, least of all in the forehand.

It rivals the backhand. Again, Cornet has a sitter. Williams

protects her weaker shot, the backhand. Forehand crosscourt with

her better shot, two more break points. She has got it again.

Mano a mano. Great point from both players. Serena Williams maxed out

on her backhand. Checked Cornet had the opportunity. She miss timed it.

Great fighting from Williams. A huge point, biggest point of the match.

Still break point. APPLAUSE

Remember when Williams was as quiet as a mouse? She turns it on and off,

the decibel level. Seven winners off the backhand side. More on forced

errors from that side. Definitely picked it up a notch, here. Forcing

herself into this game. APPLAUSE

Again, Cornet withstanding the power so well.

Her forehand has just switched on these last few games. Standing up to

Williams' power. When she gets the chance, generating more pace with

her backhand. Drawing another error. Faults called. She looks up for help

from the Empire. Doesn't get any. So she is getting help from the

technology. Hard to tell. But I didn't see any chalk. She seems

quite sure it was out. It was. Well, Cornet 0-7 in this set on

break points. Yes. That time it was the second serve. She didn't quite

know what she wanted to do with that. She swung hard but misted

badly. Williams says "thank you very much, I'll take it".

APPLAUSE She asked for that, I am afraid, did

Serena. Cornet Only too happy to oblige.

Good hit from Serena but this folly allowed Cornet to get into the

point. Should have put it away or floated it up there. Replay number

four in this game. Would you believe it? Alize Cornet a

is in front. STUDIO: What a match, what a story

on Court One. Can the great champion, Serena, find their way to

win this match? We will be back in a moment. -- find a way. Other results

happening elsewhere. The Canadian has one in straight

sets -- has won. 64-61. The 20-year-old has reached the

semifinals of the Australian and French is through to the second week

at Wimbledon. The French Open finalist is also

three. -- also three. match finishing. Elsewhere on Court

Two, this is the match of the aces, 42 between them at the moment. The

longest rally has been seven shots. It is to set up to the Canadian.

Tommy Robredo looks on course to meet Roger Federer in the next

round, he is two sets to love up against your Zi Yan awaits. -- years

Janowicz. She looked a little tentative there,

Serena. She is playing aggressively but not positionally. She is playing

it safe from the baseline, and the slice gave her trouble there.

Too good, and Williams again looked rather jerky in that round. I think

she is just playing it safe, she is too far behind the baseline and

Cornet has been playing this drop shot a lot. Cornet cool as a

cucumber there, keeping her nerve very well. Serena needs to get

inside the court. Return into the net, it has happened

countless times. UMPIRE: Game, Miss Cornet. Only her

second ace of the match and she is within two games now of victory. She

has never beaten a top 20 player in a grand slam event. Beating Serena

Williams in Dubai or anywhere else is one thing but eating her at a

grand slam, particularly Wimbledon, is something else altogether. --

beating her. It is Cornet who is the more

aggressive at the moment. Feeling the moment. She has really figured

out what to do with that forehand. It was off in the first set and the

beginning of the second but she is progressing with it now. Too good.

Why does she do it? She got too smart for her own good. Good drop

shot, Serena Williams one-handed backhand. She could have done

anything with that ball. A fabulous rally from Alize Cornet

and she has two break points and now for a double break. Serena Williams

is playing not to lose, Cornet rising to the occasion here.

And Cornet is playing better and better and Williams looks more and

more tentative. Exactly. Cornet is looking the champion, going for it,

being very aggressive, positionally, with her shots, her

body language, Serena playing careful, hitting the ball hard on

occasion but too far behind the baseline. Cornet is zeroing in, she

knows what she wants. One more game. Got to the third round last year,

was match point up, she won the first set 6-0, she ended up losing

it. Can she hold on here, keep it all together for the win of her

life? Can she keep the pressure at bay here and rise to the occasion?

That was more aggressive. You don't have to come to the net but just get

inside the baseline, taking time from the opponent.

She had two service breaks when she was serving at 5-1, Serena broke

easily. Her third ace of the match could not

have come at a better time. No! Lost herself there. She comes in

and that slice ball, hard to handle. Two points and the match the Cornet.

Right decision at the wrong time for Williams.

This is more like it. We have not seen that for a while, first break

point for Williams in this set. And that second serve, 73 mph, it

sat up and beg it -- it begged to be hit. Good playing from Serena

Williams, her back to the wall, good return on that second serve.

Cornet is playing carefully, she has backed away a bit. It is so hard to

protect the lead when you get it. It is beginning to come together

again for Serena and it is not too late. It is very late but not too

late. Even when Serena is losing so much it is still up to her to get

back into it. She has the capability and resolve.

She took her chance. She hit out on that forehand. She is hitting it

hard and going in and she is winning, when she is pulling off she

is losing. Two good on the backhand from

Serena. -- too. UMPIRE: Game, Miss Williams. Another

shout up to her box from Cornet. The most important game of Phillies

can't -- Alize Cornet's career. She has never beaten a top player in a

grand slam match, she has never been beyond the third round at Wimbledon.

grand slam match, she has never been You said it, the biggest game of her

career. She has never been in this position before and she very well

may never be in it again. Can she handle it?

Can you believe that? Serena blinked first in this game. Her backhand has

been off today for whatever reason. The net call did not help but she is

not tidy on the forehand. The timing is always off when it hits the net.

You can't practice that. Serena going to the chair, getting another

racket. Maybe she wants a tighter racket so she can hit it harder.

No! Straight back at her and still she missed it.

It could be a life changing experience. I am speechless. Very

impressive, the biggest game of her career and she holds up to love

against the champion. Belize Cornet ballet she can do it. -- Alize. A

super match, Serena Williams gave it everything. That is nice to see.

They will walk off the court together, it is not a must but it is

encouraged. For the third grand slam this year Serena has not made the

quarterfinal. Standing ovation, and Cornet held it together. After the

rain delay, Serena Williams was very nervous to begin the match. She came

out very strong and then something switched, Cornet started making the

shots, and she held up under pressure. A fantastic game to hold

serve, serving for the match in the biggest game of her career. Hats off

to Cornet. It was inconceivable after the first match. I thought

6-1, 6-2 maybe, but she had a game plan, she stuck to it and she

deserved to win. Congratulations, what a wonderful

performance. Can you even put this into words for us what it means? I

can't believe it, a few years ago I couldn't even play on grass. Serena

played so good here and it is just a dream, I need to realise it and then

I will be in the next match because the tournament is not over for me.

That Vic tree in Dubai gave you believe, I'm sure,. -- that victory.

I followed the tactic in Dubai because it worked really well there.

After the break, because of the rain, I couldn't move my legs, I was

so slow, after 6-1 in 15 minutes I thought, this is going to be tough.

You had the two breaks in the final set, you lost one, what was going

through your mind when you served in the second one? She is really good,

she was against the wall and she wanted to hit every point. I have

nothing to regret in this game. I am trying to focus on something simple

as I did in Dubai, passing the first serve and trying to fight. She

helped me a bit because she did two big mistakes. I think she was

nervous well, she is just human. -- nervous as well. You deserve your

place on this great stage but you must know that Serena has dominated

year after year so this is one of the great upsets. Yes, the biggest

upset of the tournament because she is number one and she has won some

in the Times here. I can't believe I did it myself, me! -- she has won so

many times. You deserved that celebration, congratulations once

again. I am enjoying Wimbledon so much, thank you.

And we enjoyed watching her, great tennis and the best celebrations we

have seen on Court Number One. What a performance, putting out the

bookies' favourite. She has never been to the fourth round at

Wimbledon and she has done it by beating a five-time Wimbledon

champion, what a story on Court Number One.

We are in shock here in the studio, Tracey Austin is with me. What a

performance, it was not that Serena played badly, it was just that

Cornet raised her game. I did not see the whole match, I saw the whole

match in Dubai. Cornet has become much more positive, she is still

emotional but she seems to be able to get emotional and recharge for

the next point. She did a phenomenal job after losing that first set,

staying positive, staying with Serena. I think it helped that she

had beaten Serena in the semifinals in Dubai but she also seemed to have

a nice game plan on grass. I did not think that Serena would have a

problem but Cornet did not let her get into a rhythm, she sliced the

forehand, made Serena get into the mid-court place. Serena likes to

come in on her own terms but Cornet seemed to bring her in, used a lot

of drop shots. Ivanovic did a bit of the same thing in Australia when she

beat her in the fourth round, she stood so far in and hit the returns

early and rattled Serena so she could not get into a groove. Fourth

round in the Australian with Ivanovic, second round in the French

Open, her worst grand slam loss ever. I would think that would

charge up Serena and get her hungry but she did not play as well as she

could. I don't know whether that was perhaps Cornet took her out of her

comfort zone. Or perhaps Serena was so good for so long but now the

players are getting stronger and hitting the ball harder so she can't

dictate matters so much. She had a 78-4 record, and the year before

something similar, she has been on fire, on top every match she has

played. For me, this year, she has looked a bit drained, tired. It was

after losing her first match on clay, she took a bit of time off,

she did not have the energy she needed. I figured she had regained

that by the French but she lost early there, and I figured she would

regain it here, but maybe it is more difficult at 32 to get fired up for

every match. Chris Evatt retired at 34 and I remember her saying it is

difficult to have an on day every day towards the end of your career.

I am not saying Serena is at the end of her career but she did not seem

to be able to pull when she needed it. I expected Serena at 5-4 in the

last set to play a likes-out game, but she played long balls, a gift

for somebody playing to serve out the game. Cornet held her nerve and

she was so consistent, how many of those shots was she able to track

down? Terrific match for Cornet. I think sure -- Maria Sharapova might

be reasonably happy about that as well. Thank you very much. I know

you are going over to commentate on Ivanovic against Lisicki, they are

walking out on court! I don't want to worry you.

Ana Ivanovic is really coming back to her best, that on Court One. The

tennis continues late in the evening on Saturday. This happened a few

moments ago on Court Number Two, 40 aces in this match. Milos Raonic

came through against Lukasz Kubot. The fifth Canadian after Eugenie

Bouchard to get through to the fourth round. A big server and a big

name for the future, Milos Raonic. On Court Six, two sets to love,

Tommy Robredo leads against Janowicz. He is serving to stay in

the third set at the moment, you can follow that online. On Court Eight,

Simone Bolelli has a two sets to one lead against Kei Nishikori. That

looks like it will go very late into the evening. Here is Nick Kyrgios of

Australia, 19 years old, he put out Richard Gasquet in the last round

and now he has put out Vesely. He has gone through to the fourth round

to face Rafael Nadal. What a story this boy is here at Wimbledon. Great

scenes on 17. Before we rejoin some tennis we are going to update you on

the competition which everybody has been enjoying. This was Andy Murray

Tom British number one in his keeper yuppie challenge -- Andy Murray,

British number one in his keepy-uppy challenge.

I am not ready now. Do you want to tie your shoelaces? No, he is all

right. going to watch the World Cup letter.

-- better. Can I catch it each time on my knee? Get set, go! Ten. 20.

90. CHEERING

Andy Murray, keep practising. The leaderboard and our commentary team

go of the players. Look at that! Tim Henman carrying our hopes on 92.

That will take some beating. We saw an impressive performance from Rafa

Nadal. Andy Murray wants to have another go next week. Keep sending

in your shots as well. That is Copa-Uppy. Everyone enjoying that.

And everyone at last enjoying tennis on the outside courts at Wimbledon.

Ana Ivanovic on court against Sabine Lisicki. Let us join that much now.

Our commentators, Andrew Castle will be there, Tracey might not be there

just yet. ANDREW CASTLE: I will give her a

warm welcome when she arrives. One facet of Ana Ivanovic's game

that lets her down under pressure is the ball toss. It afflicts many

players. Having that on the ball toss has

seen an awful lot of people finish their career in an unhappy way. She

is at number 11 in the world, former world number one.

Some heavy hitting. The anticipation was wonderful from Sabine Lisicki.

As she moved to her right, she knew what the target was. Racket head

comes into the space. That is a nice pop.

That is grass know-how, it really is. Number 19 in the world, Lisicki,

but a finalist last year. She beat Agnieszka Radwanska and Serena

Williams. She went for it on the forehand side

on the break point. This could be a cracking match to finish the

schedule and to finish the first week at the Championships.

Tracy Austin has done a Usain Bolt and she has made her way down from

Sue Barker's studio to join me. Hello. This could be a cracker. It

could. It is wait to see Ana Ivanovic back to number 11 in the

world and playing so well in 2014. We now Sabine Lisicki loves to play

on this surface -- we now. The grass just seems to jump-start her game.

Any coaching advice playing against Ana Ivanovic is going to include

attack her second serve, make her feel uncertain on it. And the other

bit will say, avoid her forehand. That is what we are looking for in

this match. A high percentage of first serves from Ana Ivanovic, her

coaching family will be pleased. She is very comfortable with her

coach. Also from Serbia, there is Dr Richard Lisicki on the right who is

the coach of Sabine. You can see what the first game

meant to her. Break points fought off.

SUE BARKER: We are staying with this match. At this point, you would be

expecting to see Today at Wimbledon. But we are going to stick with the

live tennis because we have had so much rain. With Serena Williams out

of the top half of the draw, it is really open for who will get through

to the final. It could be one of these two. We are staying with this

match. Losing to Ana Ivanovic in three sets

in the fourth round at the Australian, losing in the second

round of work, probably her worse loss in a Grand Slam, this much

today, first round -- this match today, third round to Cornet. A head

scratching from Serena Williams. She is the number two German behind

Angelique Kerber who is through to the fourth round as well. Germany

well represented. When she made the final last year, Lisicki... She was

the first German woman to make a Grand Slam singles final since 1999,

Steffi Graf. A big occasion for German sport.

To beat Serena Williams and Radwansa along the way, she was down in both

of those matches, real mental toughness from Lisicki last year.

no more than an afterthought, a decision to play it. Hence the wry

smile. Ability in the racket head, Lisicki has it. Only Serena Williams

served more aces last year than Lisicki.

She tried to sneak in, realised she was not in far enough and try to put

the brakes on. Her feet went from under her. It is that time of the

night went the top surface of the court could be a little bit

slippery. 8:12pm. Lisicki was not able to continue

with the same level of tennis the rest of the year last year. This

year she has struggled with a shoulder injury. Only one other time

this year, besides this Wimbledon, was she able to win two consecutive

matches in a tournament. That was in Madrid.

Ivanovic looked tight on the forehand. She did not really

release. We have seen a big improvement from her over the past

year or two because the forehand has become dangerous again, as well as

the server. More reliable. This forehand winner sets up a break

point opportunity for the second Ivanovic service game in a row.

The backhand down the line gets the job done. Last year's finalist has

an early lead in this late-night match on Court One.

SUE BARKER: Advantage to Lisicki on Court One. This happened on a short

while ago. Serve on a raver -- Veras won a raver has been put out of the

game. She could not beat the youngster from Kazakhstan, just 20

years of age, competing in her third Grand Slam event. Six - three in the

third and final set. What a result. She is through to face Simona Halep

in the last 16. Madison Keys, 5-5 in the opening set. You can follow that

match online. As you can Kei Nishikori. It is 2-1 down in that

match, 3-3, that matches on the red button. Tommy Robredo, 2-1 up now as

Jerzy Janowicz has taken the third set. Now we are back to Court One.

We reckon we can go to about nine 15p. Last night, Tomas Berdych

against Marin Cilic went to 930 8p. Plenty of tennis left here on Court

One. -- 9:38pm. The other thing that has changed in

such a positive way for Ivanovic is her demeanour on court. She seemed

to panic on court. You almost uncomfortable watching her, she was

so emotional and negative. Constantly looking up at her box, at

her coat. She is looking so much more confident -- at her coach.

This Lisicki service motion is a thing of beauty. She is so

physically strong, naturally athletic. She seems to be able to

drag the ball back. The promotion through the racket head, wonderful.

She uses her legs so well on the serves, Lisicki. You can see the

strength. Everything works so well together.

There are plenty of people that goal haul matches without being able to

break the German serve. Ivanovic breaks straight back and she is in

the contest. No change of balls here. So clearly not happy with the

racket. That was an excellent looking

volley. Deep and well struck from Ivanovic. I am not sure whether it

was a perfect pass. That was terrific. OK. She did mean it.

Nicely executed volley. How can she not have got beyond a

third round? That is what is amazing.

She really is such a grass court player. Lisicki was asked what the

secret was to playing on grass, she said, the serve and staying calm.

She has one of the biggest serves and feels confident with the power

of her game. We have seen Lisicki throw in a couple of drop shots. But

for the most part, you do not see much subtlety in her game. It is

about power and more power. What a game! What a point that was!

It is another break of serve. Poor Ana Ivanovic. By the end of it, she

was pulled from side to side and forward. The swing was too big to

get the forehand down into the court. Another break of serve. What

an interesting match. What happened to Ana Ivanovic after she won the

French Open in 2008, welcome one? I believe she was 19. She was. --

world number one. I think it came to quickly. Justine Henin, the open

champion, she retired before the French, took her name off the

computer and then when Ana Ivanovic won the French, she became number

one in the world. It came so quickly, within two weeks. All eyes

were on her. She came to Wimbledon and lost early in straight sets.

High ranking plummeted. Within a year, outside the top 65. It has

taken her role of this time, she is 26 now, to finally get it back to --

get it back together. She is on the verge of the top ten again. She is a

break of serve down to last year's finalist.

Obviously part of the game plan. She has done that a number of times.

Attacking the second serve and moving forward. She has just won her

first grass court title. In Birmingham a couple of weeks ago.

Her third title of the year. She has won the most matches of anyone on

tour so far coming into this match, 39.

She laughs because she had the entire court to aim at. Ivanovic

going back to the middle, rightly so, to cover. This was one of those

misses that should not have happened.

One of the victories for Ana Ivanovic was the only much she has

ever played against Lisicki, on clay in shtick -- in Germany. To beat her

at home, in Germany, it is a good effort. But on clay, you would

expect Ivanovic to have a good time of it. This is a very different

match. The difference, Andrew, in my

opinion The difference, Andrew, in my is

that with Lisicki, a lot of times her shot tolerance is not great.

Once it gets to a longer rally, she is not able to sustain that kind of

power. Sometimes I question her shot selection as well.

well for Lisicki. She is firing synapses and energy coming through

her body. She is an explosive athlete.

Oh! Asking for no flash, the umpire. The trouble is, you cannot turn

these things off without having a degree in computer technology or

something. UMPIRE: Miss Ivanovic is challenging

the call. I will be intrigued to see how long we can use Hawk-Eye. In the

match last night which at tee ended at 9:38pm, it stopped working and

they carried on playing. We are OK at

finished in the tie-break. They had to play the last few games without

the benefit of having Hawk-Eye. If Hawk-Eye goes off, how they will

receive the big serves from each other. I think it as an excuse. It

is too dark! So let's have a think about the draw

here. Actually, no, we won't. The score is 4-3, a break of serve,

Lisicki. Now let's have a little chat about the draw here, Serena

Williams, gone, about the top. I don't know anybody that didn't pick

Serena Williams to win this championship if she was fit and

motivated. Whether she was fully motivated, I don't know, I haven't

seen, but she has gone. Cornet issue and it opens up so much, doesn't it?

It does. Cornet, against Bouchard, the semifinals at the Australian and

semifinalist at the French as well, and the winner of that presumably

will play Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinals. Who would you pick to

win, Sharapova Rand Boucher? -- Bouchard? I will go with Sharapova

at this point. Diyas beating Zvonareva, amazing, that has just

happened. Not amazing that she beat Zvonareva, who is on the comeback

trail, but what result for Diyas, to be in the fourth round. Winner of

this matchplay is Shvedova or Keys, who the Americans are getting

excited about. She won her first title at Eastbourne, she has huge

promise with her tremendous servant beforehand, starting to come

together for Madison Keys. Was that a second serve? That was,

100 mph. Such a fast snap of the racquet hit through, isn't it? Very

difficult to read. And 84 mile in our first serve. --

84 mph first serve. You don't know what you are going to get with

Lisicki. She is a powerhouse, isn't she?

Really is, gets great shoulder turn, uses her legs so well.

A perfectly executed return, very short backswing and moving forward

into the ball, towards her target. Interesting change of tactics from

Ivanovic there. This slice, to try to get down and hit a top-spin on

it, it is a difficult ball for her. A change of pace, Lisicki had to

change the pace, something Cornet did frequently against Williams

today, using the slice to disrupt. Such a smart shot. Ivanovic behind

the baseline. That is where she needs to be able

to adjust a little, not just go with the power. She got an awkward

bounce, you have to have a good feel with your hands, take a little pace

of macro. -- take a little pace off. That was risky business, wasn't it?

She was quite a long way back. It was the right play, as it turns out.

You don't want to play too many points like that on break point

down. Not a bad play from Ivanovic, just

to show -- to slow down the rampaging Lisicki.

Ivanovic mists a couple of those forehands into the net. She was just