Day 9 Wimbledon

Welcome once again to Wimbledon It is men's quarterfinals day. Coming

up on Centre Court Andy Murray will be taking on Grigor Dimitrov. If

they are not lucky enough to get a ticket for Centre Court, they are

out on the hill. Everybody is taking their place. It is a big day for

Andy Murray. That is the pick of the quarterfinals as far as the men are

concerned. As a bonus, we have two ladies' quarterfinals matches. It

looks like Simona Halep will book her place in the last four. That

match is on Centre Court and you can watch it on the red button. Here, we

are going to Court Number One, to see the new sensation as far as the

ladies are concerned, Eugenie Bouchard. She has a break up against

Angelique Kerber, the player who put out Maria Sharapova yesterday. We

can join this match with Tracy Austin and David Mercer.

Bouchard has won six of the last seven games.

Little hiccup in this game with a couple more unforced errors. I

wonder if it is nervous? Bouchard claiming that the server

was a fault. That exclamation from Angelique

Kerber, because Bouchard is now taking chunks out of her second

serve, attacking it remorselessly. Four gains in a row in this set now

for Eugenie Bouchard. A semifinalist at the Australian Open, semifinalist

at Roland Garros and barring something surprising, destined for a

semifinal at Wimbledon. Really, an incredible break-out year for

Bouchard. Along with Simona Halep, they win the Debbie Tate or, most

wins in the majors tour. It rather looks as if Bouchard will play

Simona Halep from what we understand to be the score on the Centre Court

at the moment. What a match that will be between the two leaders of

this new generation of women who are merging this year and posing a

glorious challenge to the established stars.

Nick Saviano was a real student of the game.

Just when you thought Eugenie Bouchard was making Serena progress

to the semis, three points to recover. One of the breaks for

Kerber. She has got to get back to being

aggressive. Perhaps two factors, one, I am so

far behind, I have got to swing for it, second, maybe Bouchard will be

getting the double break. Dropping her level for a moment.

Bouchard lost her focus in that game.

There is the athleticism of Bouchard to add to her other attributes.

There is not much missing from her game. Only 20 and gaining experience

so rapidly. Really well played point by both

players showing a lot of diversity. So quick off the mark. Great racket

management. Kerber wins successive games for the

first time in the match. SUE BARKER: I am afraid we do have

to leave this match on BBC Two because we will be heading over to

Centre Court to see Andy Murray. But if you want to continue watching

this one, it is on the red button. We will continue to update you over

on BBC Two as well. Over on Centre Court, this happened a short time

ago, Simona Halep serving at match point. She won 11 out of 12 games.

Such a good performance from the number three seed. She is second

favourite to take the title after Petra Kvitova. She is the first

Romania woman through to the last four here at Wimbledon. Great

celebrations around the court. Halep is through to the last four here at

Wimbledon. That finished on Centre Court a short time ago. Coming up

next, it is the defending champion Andy Murray against Grigor

Dimitrov. This promises to be a stern test.

I am excited. He is obviously a tough opponent. I want to win the

match and I am sure he wants that as well. He is obviously playing very

well. It will be a big step up. It is a home crowd on home soil. I have

to accept that. It will be a battle out there.

And that is where the battle will unfold, on Centre Court, a place

that Murray now calls home. And a the image is hoping to pull off a

big upset here today. -- Grigor Dimitrov. I am courtside with Jimmy.

How much is the home factor? It is huge. It is the first time in 77

huge. It is the first time in 7 years that you have a champion. Andy

is feeling more comfortable with the crowd. Grigor Dimitrov is in for a

tough afternoon because of the crowd. It will be a tough day for

him. But Grigor Dimitrov has showed us at Queen 's club, and coming

through to win the title, when you come in here confident, that is a

bonus as well? Exactly. Play well at Queens but he has also won on every

surface here. Andy, in my opinion, is the player who can mix shots up.

He has the imagination to try different things. Dim a of is the

same -- Grigor Dimitrov is the same. We have talked a lot about the

physicality of the game. He has hired Roger Ishida as his coach He

hired Roger Ishida as his coach. He is a physical specialist -- Roger

Rashida. He can physically stay in the match longer. You can get to a

certain level on your rain but if he has some DQ has been there and they

can push you to another level, that is what is not easy, to be able to

bring it out of you, so you understand it is doing not only you,

but your game, some good. Rashid is that kind of guy. And it seems that

he is pretty good to get along with as well. Dimitrov is only 25%

there, that is what he said. That is brightening. Dangerous. If he can

bring that other 75%, that would be tremendous. He is in a group with a

lot of other young guys coming up. It will be interesting to see how he

and the other young guys start meshing and playing the matches. The

meshing and playing the matches The old guard with Federer, Nadal and

Murray who is in that group, but the new young guys and how a

get-together will be interesting as well. Here comes Andy. This is a

route that he knows well. Here they come.

A wonderful ovation for both players. Tim has joined us here.

A wonderful ovation for both players. Tim has joined us here I

players. Tim has joined us here. I think Andy is realising how much the

victory last year meant to the whole nation. Absolutely. That has been

something which I have noticed so much. We were here on the first day

when John said, I wonder if he will get a standing ovation and that is

what he got. The stadium was packed. The receptions have been

fantastic. That is one thing from walking on the court. The support in

matches has been incredible. He will need it today. Dimitrov is playing

very well. We have seen the impact of the next generation and Murray

will have to be on his game. Everyone was talking about Dimitrov

and Raonic, and now everyone is talking about Nick Kyrgios. Dim a of

-- Dimitrov is one that has been talked about for a while. It is time

for him to start fulfilling his obligations. He has been talked

about as the next great player and the next Wimbledon champion. Until

you actually earn that title, it is all talk. He is stepping that up.

That is his coach and trying to find his way into the booth. Roger has

really lifted Dimitrov's believe but also his physical appearance. There

has also been -- always been a massive amount of natural talent but

it is also about adding the substance of that. It is mental and

physical. He is growing into his body. You reflect on Andy Murray six

or seven years ago. He was growing into his body and now he is a amend

this athlete. Dimitrov is a work in progress. He will get physically

stronger and learn from experience playing in the biggest and best

events. He has a lot of improving to do and he is also a good player.

That is what you said about having 25% and needing another 75%. Roger

has never been good with numbers! Grigor Dimitrov has wonderful big

shots and I think we will see a lovely tennis match today. It is

fitting for the second week of Wimbledon. Beautiful tennis rather

than a physical, hard-hitting affair? Movement, grace and elegance

around the court. It is good for the setting. We know the guys can hit

hard and play the big shots. To have an imagination, to be able to throw

some other activities, some touch and feel into the match, it creates

more interest in the tennis and brings the crowd into it. It will be

a great afternoon. OK, let's have another look at this match. Phil

Jones has been having a look at the head-to-head.

It is a fascinating face-off, the face of a man the crowd wants to

have a piece of and until recently, just a face in the crowd. No

profiles do not come with Wimbledon territory. Since the first match, I

have been trying to do the same things that I did last year. Trying

to stay away from all of the newspapers and TV and the media and

stuff that goes with it and just concentrate on the playing. The

spotlight shone on Grigor Dimitrov via the spotlight of girlfriend

Maria Sharapova. The Wimbledon last eight is a night of dazzling

intensity. He is centre stage, ready or not. I am excited. It is the

first thing that comes on to my mind. It is a quarterfinal match. It

is a big venue for me. It is something to be really hyped about.

I am here to play. It is a big opportunity for him, the

quarterfinals of a slam. He is playing really well right now,

winning Queens and had some good matches here as well. It will be a

step up. I want this to be like habit to me. I am striving for that.

An emotional moment for Andy Murray here on his return to the All

England Club. Everything for him, the crowd, it is home soil. I know

this is an inevitable thing, but I have to accept all that and play my

game. You know it is nine sets, you win nine sets, you win the

tournament but you have to play each one at a time, different opponents,

different pressures, different game styles. You go out there and try and

execute a game plan, hopefully play a good match. I want to win the

match and I know he wants that too. It will be a battle out there. It

will not be about anything else except the match. Let's hope for the

best. And what about Greg on the big

occasion. He has only ever been in one other Grand Slam court of final.

The only way to gain experiences by getting into these type of

situations. He is new to the bigger stage and here at Wimbledon, the

first Grand Slam quarterfinal. I think the game plan for both players

will be very interesting. It is very rare for a guy like Kerry is to come

-- Kyrgios to calm and served through a player. Dimitrov has a

good serve. It is about how he can really have an impact against Murray

from the baseline. He has got so many great shots. He has a great

number to choose from. Let's see them today. He has won matches and

got into the second week now, he has got to feel confident out there.

got to feel confident out there This is a different occasion. It is

a big match for him. If he gets through this, this is really a

career building win, if he can get into this match and into the

semifinals at Wimbledon. To come out to then play the kind of tennis and

use the imagination, and keep going. We saw it at Queens. He does now

believe. There is no doubt. There has been a lot of talk and hype

about Dimitrov and people looking for the next big star to come

through. With the results he has had, winning Queens, coming on the

back of those wins, he is now ready to deliver on an even bigger stage.

That is what fascinates me. How he will implement a game style which

can have an impact against Murray. When they do get into baseline

rallies, for me, Murray has the firepower off his backhand to do

some damage. It is whether Dimitrov can have an impact. Murray has given

us so much to cheer about over the years. He is looking for his sixth

consecutive Wimbledon semifinal. consecutive Wimbledon semifinal

That should tell you that not only did he win last year, but he is

comfortable. He has been comfortable for a long time. He has the crowd in

his favour which is huge. And he has the confidence in his game to get

through that. Six semis in a row is no easy task. We are all set for

this quarterfinal. The umpire has called time so it is time for us to

leave. Tim and Jimmy are on their way to the commentary box to join

Mark Petchey. And the warm up is done. It is a

beautiful day. It is a royal occasion as well. The Duke and that

is of Cambridge are in attendance at the Wimbledon Championships. -- the

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. One American has quickly nipped into

the commentary box. Hello, Jimmy. Delighted to be here. Are you

pleased to see me as well? It is a good start. It is an

important start as well for Dimitrov.

mark, he saw the drop shot coming. I, Kintyre, no time for comedy out

here for these two. -- Michael McIntyre.

That is the predicament for Dimitrov when they get into base time

rallies, if Murray can nullify the serve. Cans to backhand, is only one

winner. -- backhand to backhand, there is only one winner.

Good change of pace. It is interesting, I am watching them play

at the beginning and they come out and they are moving and stroking the

ball but I would also be looking to get in a bit inside the baseline

rather than just settle in for a rally.

Especially against Murray, you are right. If you are just standing back

waiting for something to happen, he waiting for something to happen he

has the variety to make things happen. It will be interesting to

see if Dimitrov can get that balance right and keep the unforced error

count down. He has advanced the net more often than any of the player at

this stage of the tournament, Dimitrov, and he advances one small

step in this match. Coming through on oh nine game -- and opening game,

we can see the comparison. Unforced errors. Substantially higher for

Dimitrov, and that backs up what she was saying, Tim. 155 winners, 8

unforced errors is a good ratio. was saying, Tim. 155 winners, 8

unforced errors is a good ratio But unforced errors is a good ratio. But

against Murray with his movement and skills getting the ball back in

play... You are not going to wear down Andy Murray, he is in good

enough shape to play three sets of five, it does not matter to him. --

or five. It is a warm day, the sun is shining.

Murray is serving -- Murray's serving as well has been a

revelation, 67% first serves and winning 83% of first serves. A great

foundation for his return game when you are holding serve that

comfortably. Pretty good effort from Dimitrov to

try to recover his petition -- position. He likes to slide rather

than steps that you will see Murray one -- Andy Murray making.

A comfortable serving a game to start. -- serving game. Both players

holding serve. Now the action begins. Look at that, a packed house

inside and out. That is still your hill, Tim. It is

never referred to ask out on the mound, it is always out on the hill.

I rest my case! That is it! A couple of wealthy athletes out

here, and rich in imagination of shots being produced.

deep in the court. You had to be a good six feet behind the baseline, a

pretty good effort. No fear there, was there? I was

thinking, let it bounce, take your time.

And a good start from Dimitrov in his first-ever quarterfinals at

Wimbledon. Jimmy, you made your first in 1972 and you lost at it we

-- and you lost your Ilie Nastase, how did you feel? It was my first

year and it was the most exciting tournaments, walking out here for

the first time in the quarterfinals. I got hammered but the experience

and what I took away was incredible. It can affect you into microwaves.

You can take the positives from it and everything you get from the

crowd -- in two ways. You can use it to your advantage. Or it can destroy

you, really. I do not say that likely because if you walk away

saying you were defeated on such a big stage and you do not look at it

the right way, it can be harmful to your game and mentality. If you are

not careful, it can happen. Did it help you win in 1974? Before you won

your first Championships. The experience from being in a position

like this is more about the occasion and how you handle that. And to be

able to take that into what is to come in the future, you always draw

on something that has happened to you in the past and there is no

better occasion than Wimbledon or a US Open and if you can draw from

that, it makes you better every time. Win or lose.

Tim, I wanted to mention when Dimitrov held his serve last, it was

a serve and volley. We should give him two points for that. We should

make sure it does not go unnoticed. I want to ask you over the course of

this match, Tim, how do you feel being a serve and volley expert,

this match, Tim, how do you feel being a serve and volley expert how

being a serve and volley expert, how would you handle the tennis today Mr

Mark would you be able to serve and volley like that? No, is the honest

answer. That is a reflection of how the conditions have changed.

Murray a bit casual and not getting in Thai enough. Going back to 2002

in Thai enough. Going back to 2 02 when the grass changed, it has

changed the nature of tennis. -- tight. To look to serve and volley

and to get the ball through the court is very difficult to do.

He has come in here with an awful lot of belief, Dimitrov.

Certainly impressive to see Dimitrov getting Murray on the back foot

Setting up the first break opportunity of the match.

Good approach. He was quick to see the short ball. He got into

position. He did well to get up to it and on break points, he has to

worry whether he could hit the passing shot -- he has to Murray.

Tim, your first quarter final against Todd Martin, how impressed

have you been with Dimitrov? So far, so good, I was not able to

break serve that day. But this is another big game. These early games

have all been big for Dimitrov to get his first service game under his

belt and now he has a break of serve and he needs to reinforce that with

a hold here. Murray needs to be careful here he

does not want to let Dimitrov start steam-rollering him. He needs to get

into this game to show he is not letting it go away too quickly.

Win or lose this match, for Dimitrov, the younger and less

experienced of the two, it is good to the these young guys play on this

occasion with no fear. We certainly saw that yesterday.

It is a good looking scoreboard for a good-looking guy. He would have

taken that coming into that, visualising what might happen early

on. No doubt about it and for me, there is a physical challenge here.

Murray has to raise his game, he has not started off well. The

interesting element will be the mental challenge because dealing

with adversity is the hardest bit for Murray and when it is not going

well, the dialogue starts between him and his rocks. He gets a little

bit focal. -- his box. It will be interesting to see how he controls

that and how the dynamic with Amelie Mauresmo will work. He is on his own

and all the work should be done already. Absolutely, but it begs the

question does he talk so much to them? Exactly, he is looking for

some kind of inspiration. We all have looked at that on occasion but

his work is here on the court and he has to focus. He has to put his mind

around what his job is. Right now, he has got help battle. -- an uphill

battle. He has got this day she has got to get back into this set. -- he

has got to get back into this set. I was speaking to Roger Rashid,

Dimitrov's coach, and he says they have worked on that shot, a slice

backhand. That is getting more through the court, more direct.

That is a good shot. It keeps Murray off-balance, he is not expecting a

hard all every time. Throwing something different at him is a good

deal. -- a hard ball. Andy is a little flat. I think he is

because he has had nothing to get into at this stage of the match.

You can only applaud how good that was from Dimitrov. He is moving

well, he is playing steady enough, but he is also looking for a chance

to go for something more, something special. The things that have worked

so perfectly 41 in earlier rounds, he has never lost a toilet on that

backhand side -- worked so well for Andy Murray. Not doing the same

things here against Dimitrov. What a shot. At full stretch from

well behind the baseline. Such power.

Things are slipping away pretty quickly for Andy Murray in this

opening set. The perfect scenario unfolding for his opponents, Grigor

Dimitrov, in his first ever Wimbledon quarterfinal. Andy Murray

wanted to make Dimitrov on it. - earn it. The Bulgarian just a couple

of points away from claiming his first set.

It might be a little bit too late but it is the first time Murray has

been proactive rather than reactive, Dimitrov has been dictating the

play. Murray needs to find a way in the second set of getting on the

front foot. Perfect opening set from Grigor

Dimitrov, he takes it 6-1. We knew he is a dangerous opponents

but he is dominating play on Centre Court. If you want to continue

watching this match, it is on BBC One. On BBC Two, we will be

following Novak Djokovic and his quarterfinal in a moment but back to

a match show we were enjoying earlier between Eugenie Bouchard

against Angelique Kerber. Eugenie Bouchard is a set up and it wake of

serve up. Our commentators are Tracy Austin and Davis -- and David

Mercer. -- a break of serve. She should have put the volley away!

Angelique Herbert plays the shot of the match. -- Angelique Kerber. That

was a deep forehand volley, who would expect she would get to it?

Much more positive body language now from Angelique Kerber. It sends a

message to your opponent. Body language is so important.

So willing to move in from that baseline. She loves the mid-court

area. So many baseline players do not like that.

This time, it is Kerber who is asking. Is it a challenge? Obviously

not. She put her racket up. There we go.

Bouchard steadies the ship which was hardly leaking but it found troubled

waters. This is so new to her. Great execution.

To me, one think you look for in players is the ability... She did

have a net of a mistake there, losing her serve. -- it off. Move

forward in a positive way. That was a very positive response from

Kerber. A lovely serve and heading into the space.

Kerber wins the point but I would love to see her take some of those

out of the air. It sends a message to your opponent that they cannot

just throw the ball that up when it gets to neutral -- back up.

A really good game from Kerber, forcing this year one -- young woman

at 20 years of age to serve for the match. What are you saying to

yourself in these circumstances Tracy? About to serve for a place in

the Wimbledon semifinal. Important you are not thinking about that

exact sentence. When building champion, 1977, Virginia Wade --

champion, 1977, Virginia Wade - Wimbledon. It is really important on

a stage like this that you build a small picture. As tennis players, we

have always been told to go point by point. That has to go through their

head of Eugenie Bouchard, how she wants to play her points. She will

be nervous so she has to move her feet, state calm and take your time.

-- stay calm. Do not rush in a situation like this.

Played 15 points at the net and she has won 11 of them.

Only got one first serve in in this game so far. Even the most self

assured of players can get a little tight in the circumstances.

At one stage Bouchard had the double break.

Her ground strokes are not huge but the backhand is more steady.

Anyone would think you knew something about this game, Tracy!

Second break point. So brave, fearless. It reminds me of

the four break points she saved at three all in the first set.

It is wide and Eugenie Bouchard is through to her third major semifinal

of the year! Huge congratulations. Angelique

Kerber was not ready to leave Wimbledon but you have sent her

home. Thank you. I have played her before and it is always tough. I was

happy I could pull it out in the end. You put in some fearless shots

at the end. How much were you feeling the nerves? I was really

trying to stay in the moment. That is what I have been working on for a

while to stay mentally in the moment. A few bad errors but at the

same time I hit a few aggressive shots. I just tried to play my game.

Simona Halep is your next challenger, how do you feel about

that? I excited. She is three in the world. I'm just excited to be in the

semis of going and I want to go on further. People are saying that you

and Simona are the next generation will stop. It is the revolution.

and Simona are the next generation will stop. It is the revolution I

think it is a relic citing time for women's tennis. Well done, thank

you. -- a really exciting time. SUE BARKER: What composure from role

to looks destined to go to the top of the game and maybe get her hands

on the trophy. That win puts therein to the top ten for the first time.

Her opponent tomorrow will be Simona Halep who was equally impressive

over on Centre Court. She raced away with a victory.

What a summer she is enjoying. Through to the final of the French

Open and now through to the last four here at Wimbledon. Let's hear

from Simona. Many congratulations. Quarterfinal

at Wimbledon was won in straight sets against a player like Sabine

Lisicki, was it as easy as it looked? Not really. Thank you very

much. It was a good match. I had a slower start today. She had 4-1 and

then I came very well back. It was incredible on Centre Court. It is my

second time here. I enjoy every moment here. I was happy that I

could win in two sets because tomorrow I want to be ready to have

a good match again. Your format the moment is excellent. You got to the

final of the French Open and you are here now in the semifinals of

Wimbledon. What is the key to the great run? It is about the

confidence. I have more confidence in myself. The secret was to enjoy

the match and fight for every point. I am happy on court and I like how I

move on court and how I hit. I feel everything is good and I really

enjoy every moment. You are the top ranked player left in the

tournament. Do you feel pressure because everyone is looking to beat

you? In the French Open, it was the same thing. I was the highest seeded

in the tournament. Now I do not have the pressure, I just want to enjoy

and try my best. I want to give everything I can on court because I

love tennis and I just want to play. Well done today. Good luck. Thank

you. She is such a great competitor but

so is Eugenie Bouchard. In the bottom half of the draw, Lucie

Safarova up against the former champion Petra Kvitova.

We will be on the air at 12:30pm on BBC Two for the semifinals. Where

heading over to Court Number One in a moment. Know that Djokovic is

walking out with Marin Cilic. He has coach even this -- Goran even is a

pitch in his corner. Phil Jones caught up with Marin Cilic.

He had never gone beyond the fourth round despite seven previous

attempts at Wimbledon. Then came the breakthrough. Do you think you have

been an underachiever hair? Probably. I was definitely hoping in

the course of my career that I would come over here further. When I

started in 2008, I lost in Claremont that year. I missed a chance but I

am not thinking about the past, I am thinking about the present and

enjoying being in the last eight here. It will be a fascinating match

and one that everyone will look forward to. How about for you? For

me, it will be huge challenge. I am hoping to be completely ready for

that match. You must have a great mindset going in? Guess, in these

last two matches it gave me a lot of confidence. I thought I should play

well in order to beat those guys. I delivered, I served great, I played

brilliantly from the beginning to the end. That is a very big

confidence boost coming into this next match.

And we are going live to that quarterfinal in a moment. Let's drop

in on Centre Court. This match is over on BBC One. Andy Murray is in

real trouble. He is fighting hard and holding serve in the second set.

If you want to watch that match it is live on BBC One. But here we are

heading to Court One. It was all Djokovic in the first set, he is

serving for the first set. Peter Fleming is alongside Andrew Cotter.

There are a few uncharacteristic mistakes for Djokovic.

That will do. That has not been much of that from the Croatian so far.

It looked almost as if he slightly mishit it.

Djokovic is still serving at a very high rate. 67 for the tournament.

A bit of a romp so far for Djokovic.

And Djokovic takes the first set. He has the upper hand over Cilic. Boris

is pairing, yes, that is my boy I taught him everything he knows!

Well, OK, I taught him a few things. There you go, a happy chap. Djokovic

has not had to be outstanding. He has done just enough to beat what is

in front of him. Marin Cilic has been struggling with his serve. When

you have served almost 100 aces in the tournament, he

it is every player's worst nightmare, you come up against the

top seed and a guy you have never beaten before. He knows he has got

to redline his whole game. He has two serve aces and get a high

percentage of first serves in and slash a few winners of the ground to

see if he can somehow break Djokovic's serve. Nine times played,

nine defeats for Marin Cilic. It is very difficult to play. You have got

to believe you can win, first of all. Exactly. Intellectually, he

believes but deep down in his heart, does he feel it? It does not appear

that way. Then you find the first serve and

Djokovic returns it with aplomb. We showed the forehand errors

earlier. That is another one. Another break point.

That was much better from Cilic A good first serve. A winning

forehand. So he has something at the start of

this second set. First blood, Croatia. Yes, that is better. His

Wimbledon record is not as good as his other slams. You'd think with

his game, he has got a decent grass court record at other tournaments.

He knows how to do it on grass. This is as far as he has been at

Wimbledon, to the quarterfinals The grass is so much about

confidence. It has to do with your ability to move on the surface. If

the grass is slippery that would be difficult for a tall guy.

Precious few of the opportunities playing against someone like

Djokovic. From love 30, Djokovic seizes

control. More forceful hitting from Cilic.

That is better. That is good player. Put the

pressure on your return and. -- your opponent.

Djokovic getting a little animated at the end there. He knows he was

pushed for the first time. We know that Cilic is on good form.

Wonderful finishing off from Cilic. He had to do a bit more finishing

off than he thought. It was a testing defensive shot. Look at

that, full stretch. Very nearly a winner. He defended the net

beautifully. A little premature, that attempt

from Djokovic. There was a roar coming from Centre

Court. We will not tell you what is going on. From Centre Court and

Henman Hill next door to us. A real distraction for these guys on Court

Number One. He is certainly playing better in

this second set, a Lynch. -- Cilic. This is the case, if you hit an

approach shot, against a guy who moves well, sometimes it is better

to approach up the middle. Everything has to be on today for

Cilic. The two-handed backhand doing good

things for Cilic. three. He has to do that because he

was looking sorry for himself. Yes, the first games of the second set

will always going to be crucial for the Croatian. He dropped serve

early. You could make a case for Djokovic walking all over him and

winning a straightforward match But now I would say Cilic is

competitive. That is a start. A nice day to be watching. They are

watching on a big screen which is behind us on Court One. They are not

watching this match, the watching Andy Murray against Grigor Dimitrov,

and the winner lays the winner of this. It is heating up nicely. --

plays. For some strange reason, they are watching Andy! Imagine if there

was an enormous remote control and somebody changed it to this game. Or

watched another programme! We are still on serve but Djokovic

is still the aggressor. Having to chase things in this second set

That is very rare, his fifth double fault of the championship.

As it was in the last service game of Djokovic, just a hint of a chance

for Cilic. Rather sloppy. A heavy sigh from the

perfectionist. This is an opportunity. It is well

earned. It certainly appeared as though

Djokovic was in line to make that backhand smash. So a first break

point of the match for Marin Cilic. There it is, Cilic breaks in this

second set against the run of play so far. He has the right and he

leads. -- the break. What happened? What happens to Djokovic? --

happened. He has not looked great at any point in this match, he has

looked solid. That service game was out of the blue, gift wrapped. But

again, it have to to back it up with your own service game -- you have

too. -- you have to back it up. Breaking only half the battle

against the best return on the game. The umpire steps in. Djokovic

certainly appeared as though he thought it was long. Pressure on the

umpire here. But he is a wise umpire, indeed. They must perspire

watching the replay when they have stepped in.

Cilic makes good use of the replay point.

There has not been a stage yet where Cilic has got into a fluid rhythm on

that first serve. Getting better now.

He has had one first serve here and somewhere else, but never two,

three, four in a row. That was a big one, 150 mph, second

serve. It did not payoff that time. But better. Cilic moves ahead in the

second set. We have got a match on our hands!

Unpleasant leading for Cilic. You would not have addicted that based

on the first set -- predicted. It looked as though there was a bit of

belief and he began to be more of the aggressor and he hit with more

authority. Yes, that is the Booty of the scoring system in tennis. -- the

great thing about the scoring system. You can be playing great

tennis and you can be gifted points or you lose -- or you get some

winners and you can get right back into the set. You said about the

Cilic serve under Goran Ivanisevic and you said it has to be a more

important weapon, he has flattened it out, more pace. He has not been

serving well today but he has been throughout this championship. It

used to be that he almost hit a second serve for every delivery. He

kicked his first serve all the time. It is just giving your opponent a

gift. I will play with one hand behind my back! He still has a great

serve so misses his first, you can still use his second.

-- if he misses his first. Djokovic has improved his serve and it has

led to great things. The crowd are not concentrating

solely on this match, they have half an ear on other events. It is tough.

He is asking the umpire to get the crowd into shape, please. He is

trying to concentrate out here. We did not see enough of that in the

first set, hitting ground strokes. Now that he is up a break, he can

hit away. Importantly for the number one seed

who remains just one break behind and never out of touch.

Full attention on this match, please. He heard you! He did not. I

bet he did! With great defensive players like

Grigor Dimitrov and Djokovic, they have great flexibility.

He was not flexible, he used to just throw himself around like a madman!

It is good! Good hitting from both men.

He finally kills off the Djokovic defence. Great point. The sort that

Djokovic forces you to play time after time. He covers a lot of

court. That is another good service game

from Marin Cilic and he is closing in on this second set.

SUE BARKER: Cilic one game away from levelling this match. The drama is

on Centre Court at the moment, defending champion Andy Murray

dropped the first set and is in a second set tie-break and he has lost

the opening point on his serve. He has just got that back so a crucial

tie-break on Centre Court. The defending champion is in trouble,

that is live on BBC One. On BBC Two, we are staying on Court One.

One hour has gone and the first set disappeared in a flash for Marin

Cilic but impressive how he has turned this around. The score of

Andy Murray has flashed up, we will not give that away. You might want

to watch that later. Record it. Here, a very interesting match. You

have to be impressed the way Cilic has come back into this match.

Djokovic throwing sarcasm, put the match on the big screen! We can all

watch it! We are right next to the hill and the noise from the hill is

considerable when Andy Murray does well. So Djokovic saying, why not

put it on the big screen and be done with it? He is serving here to stay

in the second set. Let's face it, none of these guys like playing set

-- second fiddle to anybody. That one of the reasons why they are such

great champions. -- that is. It is going to happen again, there

is going to be a raw from a hill -- from the Hill during this match.

Not even sure it is so much the noise from outside but the resulting

murmur from this crowd. He is feeling get! -- feeling it.

Cilic is enjoying himself. The number one seed is hoping it

touched the outside of the line. But, no.

He is too big a man to get back quickly. A great effort by Cilic.

Djokovic is moving him around. That shot was brilliant. The old dropship

-- drop shot play, spectacular. Another ace and Djokovic says, let's

see what you have got in your own serve. It certainly appeared

Djokovic went a little flat to start the second set. For about five

minutes, he played a bad service game and he allowed Cilic to hold

comfortably once or twice. But Djokovic appears to have returned.

He will no doubt want to test Cilic right here. Serving for the set

He desperately wanted to challenge that but he is down to his last

challenge. The umpire confirmed he thought it was long.

A bit of an error from the Croatian, he thought it was going wide and he

did not chase it. He has only dropped one set in this

championship and that was against Radek Stepanek in that epic match.

Wonder. From Novak Djokovic! -- wonderful stuff from Novak

Djokovic. He is far from giving up this second set yet. He got behind

it so well. Exquisite balance throughout.

Yes! So now Marin Cilic flirts with the net, but that backhand winner

brings him to one point two level things at one set each. -- to level

things. There it is! One search -- one set

to the number one seed Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic. It is

interesting. It was just because you have to be there to take

opportunities but Djokovic dropped at the start of the second set a bit

and Cilic held on well throughout. It was a long wait after breaking

Djokovic. There is a fine line between saying a guy looks flat and

does not have it or... SUE BARKER: Andy Murray is in

trouble, he is two sets down. Cilic is back in this match but on Centre

Court, it is Andy Murray in real trouble. He has dropped the second

set in the tie-break, it is all Grigor Dimitrov at the moment, he is

playing more attacking tennis and serving well and Andy Murray cannot

find an answer at the moment. Drum up unfolding on Centre Court on BBC

One -- drama. We are joining Court Number One again.

Cilic is backing up his second serve better in that second set. Djokovic,

not at all. A big difference from the first set. Cilic is still not

serving at a high percentage, 54% the first set. Cilic is still not

serving at a high percentage, 5 % of serving at a high percentage, 54% of

first serves in. But because he was successful behind the second serve,

it did not matter. He won more points behind his second serve than

his first. And against this guy, Djokovic, it

is a real surprise. You would expect him to be the set period player from

the baseline. -- superior player. I asked Goran Ivanisevic about his

chances against Djokovic today, yesterday, and he said, do not ask

me that question. Not in a menacing way. He just knew how hard this

would be for Cilic. He is playing well.

This is really dangerous play. Dangerous to this man.

He is hitting the ball cleanly now. That early break in the second set,

Djokovic, has put him in a bit of bother.

That was a great return of serve. Only inches from the baseline.

one. He didn't be disappointed by that. He can't be discouraged I

should say. That is the right tactic for him.

A good hold for Djokovic, you can see what it means to him to get

things up and running in this third set.

He is in a far tougher fight than he thought he might be in that first

set. We talked about he played too muches against Cilic this year, and

both times Cilic has taken a set from Novak Djokovic, so the story of

nine matches played between these two and nine victories for Djokovic

not telling the whole story. Cilic has had his opportunities, against

the Serb previously. time. Drawing the mistake. Treasons

Djokovic set up one of the most straightforward forehands he

attempts and missed it. So a squeeze being put op being put

on the Cilic serve once again. I am not sure if Djokovic would have

got that one back, even had ghesed Cilic was going crosscourt. What a

sharply hit ball that was. ". -- guessed.

Cilic is clambering out of a little hole here very well.

. He is a different beast to that of the first set. Again, he has, he

will know he has a chance, as long as Djokovic continues making

mistake, he was looking in the direction of his coaching box.

Not entirely happy with the way he is playing, but this man is playing

well. So still on serve this this third

set. Cilic, he has had a good season, he only came back to the

last year, after that, towards the end of October. The drug ban, you

want to clear that up, it was, it was just a, he didn't check what was

in a subment he had taken. Think it was glucose tablets, before

Wimbledon last year, and it was the French version of it which included

a banned stimulant but it was carelessness, rather than intention,

and that is why the ban was reduced from nine months to four, he came

back and it ran from Wimbledon on, to October, and really since then he

has had a very good season. Working with Goran Ivanisevic, he seems to

have brought something to his game, whether it is something technical or

that confidence of having having a little... Craziness in your corner.

He has such a forceful personality Ivanisevic, an idol. . A willingness

to take a few risk, when you play against a guy like Djokovic, like

Murray, like Nadal who defend so we, you have to take a few risk, or they

will grind you down. It is serving Cilic well, thus far today.

Tremendous athleticism from Djokovic.

He has that in spades, hasn't he. What... An amazing athlete he is.

Viciously put away by Cilic, but you have do that, because you know this

man is waiting, stretching, sliding, doing everything to get every shot

back. Four double faults in this match for

Cilic. And the first real opportunity of

this third set going to the number one seed, two break points.

Anticipated. Has another chance.

Oh! Tried to pluck it from the air and Cilic survives. You would have

to say this is the wrong shot. Just hit it, a nice easy chip backhand

volley up the line. I think he even saw that Cilic was moving into the

open court. That was as easy as come. He paid the price. Two break

points disappear. Monster forehands from Cilic. See

him through and time for hands on hips for Djokovic.

Frenetic hitting almost from the Croatian. Djokovic happy to stand

against the ropes, and carry the -- parry the ball back.

Sorry, my bad! What does that mean? I don't know,

some Americanism, it is nonsense! That is a very very good hold from

Cilic. Two break point, were seen off. -- points. Djokovic has to hope

he will blow himself out and drop the level and that is where he will

pounce. Yes. That is one way of looking a it, or

That is one way of looking a it or else he is thinking, well, I need to

answer the bell. I need to up my attacking style, just a little more.

He zoefrnt many double faults in, six in the whole Championship.

He doesn't serve. That is great from Djokovic, Cilic

stepping into the backhand so well. They are getting very animated on

the hill. This is not what should be

happening. She Sabac hander, Djokovic. It is -- he is a

backhander, Djokovic, it is costing him dear.

He has missed more easy back hands in this match than probably his

previous three or four put together. He needs to snap himself back in to

shape here. To hold for Djokovic, but Cilic I am

sure encouraged again. A couple of shots for chill which he

went for, he narrowly missed. He was confident enough to go for them and

they weren't a million miles away. But again, this man has all the very

best at just regrouping when things are not going quite according to

plan, again, tightening things up. Of course, and that is why he has

won six major title, so many other tournaments in addition to that,

because you won't play your best tennis every day. But if you can

scramble round, if you can defend, put the balls back in to awkward

positions you can scrape your way out of matches where you aren't play

your best. That is what Djokovic is attempting to do today. No, that is

probably a stretch, because he hasn't played badly, it really has

been a case of Cilic raising his game, hasn't it. No doubt about

that. Numbers, it is not about reaching semifinals for Djokovic or

any of the great players but if he does win today he will move level

with Nadal and Sampras on 23 Grand Slam semifinal appearance, which is

quite some number, although Federer is looking for his 35th and he plays

against Wawrinka. He is sneaking through the draw quietly, not so

many people are talking about him this year. . He has had a, you know,

a pretty straightforward draw, I would say, but he played especially

yesterday, and in fact he has played well all week. Won, so he is in good

form, enjoying his form on the grass again, well, he has to be the

favourite to come through that half. Isn't he? It seems it. Should be.

According to the seeding now, it should be Djokovic against Federer,

but Djokovic plenty of work to do. Cilic is serving, 2-3.

He won the point but he is not a happy chap, Djokovic at the moment.

The court is dry, it is slippery. Slippery when it is wet, slippery

when it is dry. There is another number for you to show how well

Djokovic returns against Cilic, Colling into this match. 98 aces in

the tournament and just three in this match.

Cilic moves on. He did very well there, third or fourth set from the

end, watch him slip here, and whoa, he did well just to maintain his

balance and stay in the rally. Picking and placing serve es well.

/serves well. Once again that backhand goes

missing. The opportunities are coming the way of Marin Cilic.

The number one seed is working haar, but he holds his serve.

SUE BARKER: One set all in serve, but on Centre Court it is all Grigor

Dimitrov. He is two points away from a place in the semifinal. Andy

Murray two sets to love down, serving to stay in the match.

That is live over BBC One. So the defending champion in real trouble

on centre. Here on two, though, we are staying with the top seed.

He is breathing hard, no doubt about that, it is very very warm out there

today. Due to get even warmer but guzzling down the water, and knows

he is in that dog fight. Again, we stress that first set, he

steam rollered over Cilic and we thought we are in for a quick match

but Cilic has raised his game tremendously. Perhaps Djokovic not

inquire firing on all cylinders. That noise is for the the score of

the Andy Murray-Dimitrov match being flashed up. That will go down well

the Djokovic again. -- down well with. The result may

well. But any way, he has to get through, there is no guarantee that

Djokovic will be Mr To play the winner of that match.

-- there. Exactly right. Apart from a very

slow first service game. Like that outfit. I want to see it again.

Cilic has played top of the notch tennis.

Natty! Cilic serving 3-4. Not by much. There won't be too many

roars coming from outside on the hill to distract the players now.

That is all I'm saying! In the distance you can hear a loan

Bulgarian single happy. -- lone Bulgarian singing happily.

point hard earned a game by the defence of Djokovic. Absolutely, the

pressure thrust firmly Cilic's way. UMPIRE: Chile 2-mac is challenging

the call. It looked good to me but Cilic is fairly brisk with his

challenge. -- Mr Cilic is challenging the call. The call

stands. Mr Cilic has two challenges remaining. Two break points.

Cilic is doing mighty well at saving bees break points! -- these break

points! Djokovic has had nine in this match, converted just two of

them, has won more. -- has another one now. That is the way to see off

another break point. It is one thing to be more aggressive when you

serve, another to come up with those sort of serves when you are break

points down. -- break points down. He is grinding to a Cilic, and

Djokovic will have another opportunity. Break point, which, if

opportunity. Break point, which if converted, will let himself for the

set. -- it will let him serve for the set. UMPIRE: Mr Djokovic is

challenging the call. We will see if it is right. A big point,

obviously. You shouldn't be so cross. UMPIRE: Deuce. Mr Djokovic

has two challenges remaining. Cross cross. UMPIRE: Deuce. Mr Djokovic

has two challenges remaining. with himself. Another break points

disappears. Two from 11 now. The Dimitrov fans are chanting again.

These are crucial moments in this match. Again, another of the very

impressive things about Cilic is the way that he is lifting himself for

the big points. That was just about his quickest serve of the

championship. And enormous serve. The return of

Djokovic, though, posing the question. Again it is the pressure

that his quickness puts on opponent. Very little margin for

error, for Cilic. And again! If you give Djokovic all these break

point opportunities, surely he will convert one of them.

No, not yet! Again! Boris Becker tries to lift him. Two from 12.

Backhand problems. Look at that! I never would have expected a

statistic like that. You've got to admire his strength,

Marin Cilic holds. Cilic is starting to feel it. Starting to show a

little swagger on Court Number One. Goran Ivanisevic would have admired

that. Loved to see that. He wins the point that he is in a

frustrated place. -- bet he is in a frustrated place. He is not a happy

bunny right now, is he? That was cute from Djokovic. No power there,

but the angle was wonderful. Any time you force your opponent to hit

the ball off the floor,. The Cilic forehand doing its work

again. He was cruising in this game,

Djokovic, and now a few thoughts will be creeping in. Of the

unpleasant rioting! -- of the unpleasant variety!

Cilic not able to harness the power to cold -- toehold. -- to hold.

Cilic will be up against it on his own serve once again. Again you can

look and Blair and matter to your coaching staff, but out there you

have two coach yourself, and the very best players are able to. And

perhaps improve things. Still plenty of errors, in particular on the

backhand, from joke of it throughout this match, and as well as his own

good play, this is why it Marin Cilic is in this match. He doesn't

seem a little unsettled, Djokovic. More and more we see him venting to

his box. Almost like Andy Murray. As the box is going to do something to

save him, or the box isn't doing enough to help him play better. As

you say, it is up to the player to figure this out on their own. That

is one of the great aspects of this game. No coaching is allowed during

the match. Deal with that! You on your own! And he knows, Djokovic,

this is a title he would dearly love to win a game, just that one victory

in 2011 where he beat Rafael Nadal in four difficult sets and that

defeat in the final two Murray last year. He knows that Murray is no

more, sorry to spoil that for you if you wanted is to keep that secret,

but Rafael Nadal is out, so he his got a great chance. He knows that by

and large it has been playing well in this championship but he's having

his struggles here in this match against Cilic, although the Croatian

is now serving to stay in this third set.

If he flaps any more he's going to take off. I'd like to see at! - I'd

like to see that! Something for chocolate match --

something for Djokovic in this Cilic service game. Firing back at him.

Then the Croatian brings the power again! And again, when required a

very good hold of sofa. -- a very good hold of serve. Two hours on

Court and nothing between these two. A lot of top-spin on this forehand

bringing the short angle back down into court.

Cilic is mighty impressive again. And Djokovic slipped twice in the

rally. There is one, gets right, And Djokovic slipped twice in the

rally. There is one, gets right and then couldn't get back into court

again. For a guy who relies on his quickness and ability to change

directions, that's got to be frustrating.

Oh, my. A rare beast of a double fault, and another rare creature,

break point the Cilic! He has only had one in the match so far, he took

that opportunity. Pressured times the Djokovic.

The latest! Marin Cilic has the break! He will serve for the third

set, and the number one seed, Novak Djokovic, is in real trouble! What a

shock there! Taking chances, taking break points comedies had three

opportunities, use taken two of them, and Djokovic, two from 12. A

bit of good fortune, the return of serve landed on the baseline, making

it difficult for Djokovic to time return properly. -- to time that

return properly. But, on such good fortune are matches one. It's up to

him to stand firm now. Djokovic, if he is to come back, will then have

to do it in five. But we have seen a number of mistakes from Djokovic

today and seen how unsettled he looks, all encouraging signs for

Cilic. At some point, you believe that a great champion like never

joke about will realise and say, that a great champion like never

joke about will realise and say I'm getting frustrated with all these

errors that maybe the frustration is causing the errors. Maybe it is time

just to settle down, and get back to basics. How will Cilic respond to

the pressure? Serving for a lead of two sets 21. -- two sets to one

Touch them at! Now! Cilic. A shake of the head. What a mistake. --

touched the net! How was that possible? Watch. My bad again. Court

awareness. You know that the net is right there. Hit it to the side,

anything. Could that be crucial Certainly responded well.

Hearts racing on the court and in the box. Think about that first

point a game. It is well behind him now. -- again.

That is this challenge now to put it out of his mind! You would have do

think though, that Djokovic, having gone ahead 0- 15 would have said,

I've got him. I'm going to grind him in it. It is two break points for

Djokovic. It is long! Djokovic has it this time! When he needed it

most. Cilic could not take his chance. UMPIRE: Third set

tie-break. Both players receive one extra challenge. They were eyeball

to eyeball and Cilic blinked. He's got a second chance, though.

Scrabbling like a madman, trying to get there, Djokovic, he's spent a

lot of time in this match on the ground. He is OK. He's trying to

keep his composure but really struggling to do so.

Doing well to put that game where he served for the sat behind him,

Cilic. -- where he served for the set.

And the ebbing and flowing of the tie-break, Djokovic suddenly looks

the stronger. -- in the ebbing and flowing of the tie-break.

It is wide, and Djokovic's footing is very, very uncertain. It is like

he's playing on ice. Just can't get a firm footing, seemingly, ever. So

a firm footing, seemingly, ever So it switches back, the momentum, to

Cilic. SUE BARKER: as we watch this replay

we are leaving this match on BBC Two, so quickly turn over to BBC1.

It continues there if you want to see the end of this tie-break with

the number one seed in real trouble. Is he down and out? We will find

out. That much continues on BBC . out. That much continues on BBC1.

Here on BBC Two we go to Centre Court for Roger Federer against

Stanislas Wawrinka. A short time ago we saw Andy Murray going out to

Grigor Dimitrov, who played the match of his life to go through to

his first Grand Slam semifinal, winning it in straight sets. Andy

Murray's defence of his title is over. Weekend you Andy's reaction to

this match. - we can share his reaction. A lot of people are

surprised at the result today, what is your immediate reaction? And

disappointed, especially disappointed with the way I started

the match. -- and is abided. I played a poor first set and I felt

that gave him confidence at the beginning, he played better at the

start, and in the second set and got tight at the end and could have gone

either way. Then again when he got that set it is easier to settle down

when you are leading by two sets, if I had managed to come back with him

being a break-up in that set and got it maybe I could have found a way

back in, but it wasn't a great day. Being a professional, you will not

make excuses but immediately after the match he said he thought you

were not yourself in the warm up. Was there anything to that?

honest. But I got off to a bad start, so that was the disappointing

part of the match for me. You know, I found a way to get myself back at

the send of the second set, but the start was not good enough, you need

to start better. Obviously, when you are playing best of five set matches

there is time to come back in to it and I had my opportunity in the

second set, at the end, and didn't get it. And of course you were up

against a high class opponent, somebody you know well, what did you

have to say about him after the match? What do you think about his

performance? I just came off the court, so it is hard to analyse

everything that happened out there, but he played a very solid match, he

made very few mistake, he served well and made a lot of returns.

Yes, all the percentages were in his favour, today, and he played a very

good match, yeah, I just wish I had played a little bit better and made

it tougher for him at times. I have been in that situation before, I

know what it was like when he was trying to get deep into slams for

the first time, and you know, mentally it is not easy, and I wish

I could have pushed him a bit more. As the defending champion, people

talk about how much things change when you come back adds the

defending champion. Has 245 been an experience you feel you will learn

from for the future? It for me, it wasn't so much about learning, it

was about trying to enjoy the experience, you know you never know

if you are going to get an opportunity to do that again, and

you know, to be fair, I did a decent job and in the first week I started

the tournament very well, and played some good stuff, today just wasn't

my day unfortunately. Thank you for your time. Cheers.

SUE BARKER: No excused from Murray, who today -- excuse, who was

outplayed by an extremely talented player, and has been a star of the

future, he certainly came of age on Centre Court today. So, Murray is

out. Dimitrov is through, and do we have another big upset on our hands?

Because on Court Number One Cilic has taken the third set from Novak

Djokovic, that is the way he did it, seven points to four. Goran

Ivanisevic delighted. So, the number one seed needs to take this to Fife

if he is going to take his title hopes alive. That match is live on

BBC One. Here on two we are heading to Centre Court, to see the seven

time champion Roger Federer, he is walking out here for his 35th Grand

Slam, looking for his 35th Grand Slam quarter-final match, and he is

up against Stan Wawrinka. Seeded five, but ranked three in the world.

The Centre Court stunned after the Murray match but a warm welcome for

the great man Roger Federer and for Stanislas Wawrinka.

So we are ready for this all Swiss bat 8, for this late -- battle, this

is one for the neutrals. We have won the Olympic Gold

together. We have practised a lot together. With Stan, so we go not

way, way back, because I came on tour almost, I would say seven years

earlier on tour than he did, but you know, I was sort of his older

brother when he came on tour, and it was nice seeing him rise in the

rankings. A really close friend happy to be playing the same time as

him, you know, he is the best player ever, and it was so nice to be

there, so many years with him on the tour, sharing a lot of things

together, playing Davis Cup this year, together, winning the Olympics

together. It is not so easy I must say, playing against someone you

know so well, and a friend, even though Stan has been struggling

against me in the past, more to cope with all of that, I think now, since

his big result. Think he is having an easier time to focus, you know.

Playing so much matches against him, it is a big challenge to play

against him, but it is always interesting for me, if I want to be

a better player. Big moment for sort of tennis in

Switzerland and sports in general in Switzerland, being in the

quarter-finals together at Wimbledon, with one of us moving

forward is already a great result for both of us.

It is never easy for me, it was always difficult to play him,

especially here, you know, when his feet is playing well, it is like

playing Rafa at the French Open, feet is playing well, it is like

playing Rafa at the French Open it is the biggest challenge playing

Roger at Wimbledon in the quarters. They are good friends but rivals

today. It is the first time that two Swiss players have met in the

quarter-finals. Federer leads in the head-to-head, it is their first on

grass. Federer, a great point there, and Stanislas Wawrinka has broken.

It is all happening here on quarter-finals day here. We have

lost Murray, Djokovic in trouble and now Federer is down a break on

centre. Let us join our commentators on this one. John McEnroe is

alongside Simon Reed. SIMON REED: it has been a terrific

start from Wawrinka. He is hitting the ball beautifully so far. The

backhand is scary good. You can see that serve popped in at

1.30. -- 130. At the moment, he is over

powering Federer. Salute carnage Ance in the Wimbledon

area. When it happened in the women, you think it is never going to

happen with the America but it is. Djokovic has to win both the fourth

and fifth sets to stay in. Federer the down and early break. Nadal out.

Murray out. Buckingham Palace would be ploughed.

What time is that, ten or 11 every morn or is it is every hour? I

haven't been for a while. I think it is a given time every morning.

Something going on in the locker room or something. Yes. It is

unbelievable. I wondered about pecking order,

normally against friends there is a pecking order and there is no doubt

who has been top in that pecking order, I wonder if that has changed

now? It hasn't changed yet. Stan Wawrinka was the type of guy,

personality and player that almost, to me, I don't know him that well,

but I have seen him many times round the courts, in the locker room, he

almost preferred to be in the shadows of Federer. Couldn't handle

what a guy like Roger Federer, the top players deal with. He was making

a great living, somewhere between 10 and 20 in the world, and you started

to wonder, did he have what it took to take it up to that next level?

Again, I got to credit Magnus Norman who has done one of the great

coaching jobs. Soederling, getting sick, and getting that Steen Barr or

whatever never came back. He won the tournament which I am going to visit

next week, never played again, allowed Wawrinka to hire this guy

and he has made himself believe in himself more. He culminated this

with winning Australia. Which was amazing. Did anyone see that coming?

Then he had trouble handling it. They are saying you are the number

one Swiss guy. You thought thought he would go in

the shadows again. They put Roger ahead, deservedly so in the

seedings. Now, Stan, for the first time since Australia he looks like

he thinks she the man now. Talk about not letting someone

extend their arms. Lucky he didn't sprain his wrist!

So normal order restored but damage done, considerable damage.

We thought that breaks would be few and far between, Stan Wawrinka went

through this yesterday, playing Lopez. Lopez had gone through it

playing Isner. Nadal lost his serve once yesterday, and he went down in

four sets. I did that match, Lopez against

Isner. It had its merit but it was tough to

find. Stan Wawrinka is a better volleyer,

he is comfortable, when he gets there. He tends to try to go big on

those shots. I like the way he handles himself.

He should not be afraid to move forward.

Didn't so that but he came forward a lot against Lopez. Lopez another guy

who was willing to just chip back the return and it makes sense to

come in off that. Oh, silky smooth from Federer.

It took a little longer than I thought, but that slice to the

forehand, and a little bit short, is a smart move to try.

Wawrinka actually handled it pretty well but it opened up the court for

Federer. He will have to be careful. He

doesn't often miss that, that's for sure. Sat for for him, he could have

gone to either side. Needs a first serve.

Up ball was called in. Never a big fan, Federer of this Hawk-Eye

system, he has just about come to terms with it. Worth a challenge.

Is Absolutely bludgeons the ball, Wawrinka. Pretty regularly gets into

130s. Stan's fastest serve of the

tournament so far at 136. A bit sloppy this game. This is --

listen to the crowd responding to this chance for Federer.

Well played! That is a really good defence by Wawrinka. Federer putting

the pressure on, moves well back there behind the court, Wawrinka.

That is a strong way to get it back to deuce.

Hasn't dropped a point behind his first serviette.

It has been underrated to me how fit Federer is and how hard he works on

and off the court to maintain elegant, beautiful style of moving,

that ballet-like Baryshnikov move like. He has battled it hard. He has

a so his back back in order. I saw him earlier in the year, Djokovic,

Federer, final in palm spring, that was I think this guy, he is moving

better than Djokovic. His mum, with his wife. No signs of the of the

children. Sometimes the girls appear, just for about 10, 15

minutes to watch dad play and then they are shuffled off. He plays OK.

They don't seem to miss a lot. When you lose that little bit, there is

that first step spring, if you get a guy like Wawrinka hitting the ball

as hard and accurately as he is, it is tough to deal with. Whether you

are 32 or 22. That is where it is so far the edge goes to Stan Wawrinka.

Royalty watching royalty. 6 Why are their chairs so far apart,

do you know? They haven't been fighting, have they? ! I don't think

they moved. They are just there like that. So

Federer, serving to stay in the first set.

They showed a score board that Djokovic has broken early in the

fourth. Trying to level that match at two sets all. Early, 2-0.

He won't feel as threateneded to have to make that quick move.

Says he feels uneasy when it comes in serves and volleys because the

texture, he, it is virgin ground, not many people are doing that. The

service line used to be what the baseline is, all beat up.

The dirt would be there. Now, nowhere to be found. That is where

he is going to have problems. Stan does unload at times on the

second serve. He should.

I am sure Magnus Norman has been begging him to do this. "Go for it!"

There it is again. Apparently still alive and well. Both these guys

Dimitrov earlier. Still hope for some old school tennis.

UMPIRE: Game Federer. Federer is going to Kieng his racket it seems.

-- change his racket it seems. He changes his racket, or in this

case one game after the new balls. Maybe he forget, formally it is one

game before. I am not sure it matters a lot. He could pick up a

stick! I didn't do that at all. Lendl was the first guy that started

doing that on a regular basis, back in the '80s, made millionaires out

of the racket Stringers. That is a lovely switch.

He is moving forward with more and more confidence If Roger is going to

slice that backhand he better hit it deeper. That forehand was too short

as well. And we have already pointed out, I think people are seeing

Wawrinka's solid at net. There is one close to 80% of his

points when he has moved forward in the tournament.

See the frustration, but it must be there, building now, for Roger, who

is just, has not got off to a good start. Hasn't dropped a set in the

tournament. Oh superb play. He played that shot

incredibly well. You see it doesn't get up too high so Federer can't do

as much with it as he wants. Three set points.

UMPIRE: Game and first set Wawrinka. Simply outstanding first set. And

that is the first set that Federer has lost in the tournament, it is

the first set he has lost against Wawrinka in Grand Slam, their three

meetings before in Grand Slams all went to Federer in straight sets.

The similarities of what we saw in the previous match. Both Murray and

Federer basically cruise into the quarters. Weren't tested, and the

level, the quality level Ju went up, notched a couple of notches, and we

were wondering way, would we see them able to sort of lift themselves

up arm would that affect their performance, it did with Murray and

sowith Roger, he doesn't seem comfortable yet with the pace, the

power of Wawrinka, even though they have played a lot, practised a lot.

Even though they are great friends, his previous opponents the last ten

days ago and his practise matches he hasn't seen this at all, and

Wawrinka has been through the mills a bit, some tougher competition or

tighter matches. Look that the first serve, points won 100. People have

adjusted to that over the cows of the last couple of years. It drove

players like Andy Roddick crazy, the last couple of years. It drove

players like Andy Roddick crazy not players like Andy Roddick crazy, not

knowing how to handle that chip. knowing how to handle that chip

Athletically, Federer at his peak, he could move better. Now the guys

are slighty quicker or stronger he are slighty quicker or stronger, he

doesn't seem like the chip is enough. He has to be more

aggressive. Suddenly the feel is that Federer

has become the underdog. We shall see. The first set took just 32

minutes. Seemed to fly by. That ball right there, Wawrinka miss

hit, he wanted to rip I across court, get a better angle than he

ended up getting. That I think is what you will see

Federer do more of. Serve and volley. Old school. When he beat

Sampras, many moons ago, he received and volleyed virtually every point.

That is when he first won the title back in 03. Since then he is

becoming more and more, not a baseliner but someone who came

forward less an less. If you win seven times you know what you are

doing. Do you think the addition of Stefan

Edberg has focussed more on serve and volley? Well, certainly Stefan

Edberg won six Grand Slams because he was one of the greatest player u

about moving forward. His ability to get from the baseline to the service

line and closer was unparalleled. You, he would hit a return, he

thought you could relax a bit, if you were on the baseline, you would

look up and here was this guy hovering on top of the net.

So he just wants to make Roger aware of possibility, options that he has,

just a good guy to bounce some ideas round. Both are laid back, similar

type of personalities. Seems like a good fit.

Interestingly enough Wawrinka Wawrinka -- Stanislas Wawrinka knows

that Roger likes to chip his backhand return, so he is doing some

serve and volleying of his own. Smart idea.

The battle of the backhands is going this fellow's way. That is what

Wawrinka wants. -- fellow's way. That is what

Wawrinka wants, to get this very exchange.

Up game Wawrinka. -- UMPIRE: Game Wawrinka. Amazing skill. He

doesn't look all that happy about it. But you can't can do it any

better than that, that's for sure. That is a tremendous return there.

Forced to go for it. Federer hit exactly the serve he wanted to hit.

Wawrinka was somehow able to hit a winner.

one. He's not used to going for it that much on the return. That has

been worked on regularly by Norman, to get him to feel more comfortable.

Could move in from Federer. And he nips in front again. -- good move in

from Federer. You can see his box looking urgently on at Roger

Federer. He got away with a so-so approach there, but one of the

important keys to his success will be his willingness to move forward

and force Wawrinka to come up with some big passing shots. Perhaps

something that Stefan Edberg would like to do, it's not like he's the

first coach who has suggested to Roger that he do it, but come in off

his second serve when possible. It is fascinating because up until now

everyone has been cooling in Federer's performances, but it is

about to you play as well and this is a different kettle of fish. Yet

the Mac we saw that a couple of hours ago. Amazing how well Murray

was playing, but suddenly the competition got a lot better today,

and he just wasn't able to lift his game and he wasn't going to beat

Dimitrov any more, and the same goes for Roger Federer. If he is off,

Stan Wilson is that, relax, and be able to play his game better. So far

he has done that. There is a man who will have a joke about it! Loves his

tennis, does Michael McIntyre. I saw Rod Laver in the box, my idol. I

don't know if he is there now, maybe taking a break. Always good to see

him. Ken Rosewall is staying at my hotel, as fit as ever. The

Australians have got something to talk about now! For a man up by one

said you wouldn't know it, with Wawrinka commie he's got to keep

that concentration, that intensity high. Looks like it has slipped away

that little bit from him. Again, missing first serve after first

serve. He's getting about one out of three, it's terrible! 86%! Amazingly

enough, he is at. -- he is up. He can't keep doing this.

Was he right to take it on? It's easy to be the back-seat driver but

that is a tough shot to pull off, over the high part of the net,

swinging as hard as he did, it seems you could have waited a couple of

shots more for another opportunity but you don't have a lot of time to

think about it. Unsure when he came in, but now,

trouble looming. Well played by Stan Wawrinka to move forward. Just low

enough, but Wawrinka might have been better off waiting for it to bounce

and taking a bigger swing at it. better off waiting for it to bounce

and taking a bigger swing at it He made it more difficult than it had

to be. Roger took advantage, there. He keeps missing these sirs. --

these serves. A big point here. That backhand has been so big for him,

got him out of trouble, very dependable.

Opportunity missed. Big-time! The forehand is more streaky with his

bigger frame, he seems to be mis-hitting and more often. Backhand

more solid. The volley is better, maybe pump up the serve a little.

A terrific second shot. Perfect depth. Even with these serves not

working perfectly he is getting the job done. The other parts of his

game have been superior to those of Federer, if he can get that serve

going he will be very difficult to beat. He looks like he can pump some

serious iron, as well. Wawrinka changing his racket.

UMPIRE: Mr Wawrinka is challenging the call. The call -- the balls was

called in. -- the ball was called in.

UMPIRE: Mr Wawrinka has two challenges remaining. It has been

minute and ten seconds. -- it has been about a minute and ten seconds.

Federer it is! So, no breaks in the second set. I guess the key shot has

been the Wawrinka backhand so far, no prizes for guessing where he is

pushing it. Clearly it is a save a shot, because you are hitting over

the lower part of the net, Roger is more dangerous there. You are

talking about one of the greatest ever forehands. Yes, the bigger

racket helps the backhand but still that would be the exchange that,

racket helps the backhand but still that would be the exchange that to

me, Wawrinka would be more than happy to get involved in. And a

number of them quite deep down the court. He's hitting the ball so

cleanly. He is overpowering Federer. He sees that Federer is not able to

react. There was a high percentage shots for him. That sums up his

career, try again and again, fail better. It was a bit like that until

Melbourne, this year, and suddenly he wasn't failing at all. I never

expected to see this man left a Grand Slam trophy. All credit to him

for believing in himself. It took a couple of you. I was in Adelaide in

November, when he just switched rackets and went to this Yonex. Do

you want to do that when you outnumbered ten in the world? For a

while his confidence was waning but it sure looks like he made the right

move now. -- when you are numbered ten in the world. See if he can get

his serve going. It is they live a weapon. Nimely for the top players,

it is hit the big serve and then open the forehand. If I were

Wawrinka I don't think I would be running around a lot of backhands.

Amazingly enough, he does it, sometimes. The best return of the

match. No question about it. Roger knows that he can't just keep

shipping his backhand. That bigger sweet spot helped, official. --

chipping his backhand. That bigger sweet spot helped, for sure. A bit

lazy for Federer, just taking a big step out to the forehand, just

reached for it, doesn't want to get in the habit of doing that.

O! Simply wondrous. I think people are starting to see that it wasn't

an understatement! When I said that he is back and he is awesome. Living

up to the billing at the moment. he is back and he is awesome. Living

up to the billing at the moment It has been the shot for himself. -

up to the billing at the moment It has been the shot for himself. -- it

has been the shot for him, so far. The crowd was clapping when the ball

boy caught the ball but it put Federer out of his rhythm just that

little bit. The first double fault of the match. It might be a better

idea to take some of those backhands up the line.

Fantastic, guys! Three dream shots. We've got to see that again!

Federer, first of all, you didn't Federer, first of all, you didn t

know what he was going to do commie he could have done any of three

things with his forehand. He hates the drop shot come he does not think

Stan will get to it, he gets an excellent shot, and Roger is able to

scoop this about. Chand catch the line. The good news for him is that

his level of play has got better. This may sound like sacrilege and he

still moves mighty well but is he a step slower? Even a quarter of a

step at this level could make the difference between winning and

losing. At times, that spring... He still moves great and most players

would be more than happy with that, but his level, his anticipation,

maybe that tiny bit off. The guys are hitting it harder because they

know, if they go for it, hit their spots, that virtually no one can

track it down. This reaction time, I would say, is a little bit less. But

better than in the last couple of years. I wonder how he has pulled

out of! -- I wonder how he has pulled that off! New balls for

Wawrinka. He has got it! It didn't sound

right. But it went to his mark. It sure worked. You can see why

Switzerland, now that Federer is committed more full-time, has a

great chance of winning the Davis Cup.

The number three and number four players in the world, battling for a

spot in the semifinals. Milos Raonic, Nick Kyrgios have yet to

start, because Djokovic and Cilic are into the fifth set. E-mails

that! -- he nailed that. I was expecting to see more moving in off

the return, the old chip and charge, Stefan Edberg would be more than

happy to see that, that was his bread and butter. Djokovic up by one

break early in the fifth set. Again, it is the backhand that is

deciding it. Great defence from Federer. He made him earn it. There

is a reason why Roger has been to five French Open finals because he

knows how to play defence, just to hang in on that point as long as he

did was special. So with that. The backhand is on fire for Wawrinka, so

far. Again, the body serve catching him

out. Beautiful serving. Classy game from

a class act. He leads, 5-4. SUE BARKER: That keeps Federer in front

in the set, Wawrinka will serve to stay in it. Just to let you know

that Djokovic is on Court One against Marin Cilic, they are into

the fifth and final set and Djokovic has a break of serve, leading 3-1

the fifth and final set and Djokovic has a break of serve, leading 3 1 in

that final set. That much is live on BBC1. On BBC Two, we are staying

with this one. Come and lead a Mac Wawrinka will have deserved to stay

in the set. -- COMMENTATOR: Wawrinka will need to serve, to stay in the

set. If he makes the final the guard will change again because he will

beat this was 11 and back into the top three in the world. I wonder if

it feels like the Swiss number one right now, and Wawrinka feels like

this was in bit too? I will answer that, yes. Roger is always going to

be the Swiss number one. To me! I don't think Stan would mind that.

He's been helped by the success of Federer. It has forced him and

inspired him to get better. The bar is so high, you don't have any

choice. Stan Wawrinka has done an excellent job, seemingly, the fall

of his career, late in his career, autumn, I should say, that he's able

to play better than he's ever played in these last 12 18 months. I don't

like to be a broken record but the best thing that could have happened

to him was that illness, of the former world and five Robin

Soderling and the opportunity to work with Magnus Norman, who has

done a tremendous job, the former number two player in the world.

Injuries to the hip ended his career prematurely. What a working he was.

French Open finalist, and he has instilled some of his work ethic and

belief that this work will pay off. It has, for Wawrinka. Ins so

quickly. He moves better than you realise. He looks stocky. You know

he's got the power but he moves forward exceptionally well.

Crushed that one. 127 mph! We understand that Wawrinka has

requested the doctor to come and see him at the end of this set. Not sure

what this is about. He says he feels generally unwell. He isn't looking

unwell. He doesn't look like he's unwell. He doesn't look like he s

enjoying being there as much as you would think. When you look at the

scoreboard and see that he has won the first set. He hasn't missed many

backhands, until this game. Listen to the applause. The crowd

feel they could be a movement of the pendulum right here. -- there could

be a movement of the pendulum. Both these guys played yesterday.

This is the third day in a row that Stan Wawrinka has played. That may

have something to do with how he is feeling. It's tough to do that in

the best-of-5 set matches. Missed a bit of a chance, there, Federer

Federer was given that extra day off because of the rain delays, the

delay, for Wawrinka among others so he has had to play back-to-back

days. Mighty blows. It seems unfair to Federer that he wasn't allowed to

play on Monday and that may be affecting his performance so far.

Normally so lucky with that kind of thing. Normally when you are good

you also get lucky. Amazing how that works. He's probably not feeling too

lucky at the moment. Just missed. Stan Wawrinka was put

in an and position. He did not miss this by much bed right there he knew

that Federer was in trouble -- he was put in an odd position. You can

see that ball was a couple of inches wide.

UMPIRE: Mr Wawrinka is challenging the call. It is the far end from

where we are, difficult to see bit he obviously saw something. A lot of

Joerg flew, he thinks it was dust. It was chalk. That was a pretty easy

ball. Wawrinka, if he is feeling unwell,

why doesn't he get the doctor out rather than at the end of the set?

That is a great yes question. You would think he wouldn't want a

doctor to come out. To think if he lost this set he would be thinking

the very question you are asking me now, why didn't I call the guy soon

e to get something that might make me feel better before I dump the

sect set? So either he is not feeling that bad, or he is feeling

better than he felt when he asked for the trainer, or he is figuring

he is up, doesn't want to disrupt thing, or all of the above. Yes.

thing, or all of the above. Yes He is going to chance it. All in

all, things are going his way so far. Expression never change, you

get the feeling he is someone who never relishes being in the

limelight and he has thrust himself in the limelight. He will have to

doll deal with it now. I think he should learn to enjoy it, because it

can be fleeting, shortlived, and he has worked too hard not to

appreciate what Haye he has done. He is playing the best tennis of his

life. He is well liked. He is serving for the second time,

to stay in this set. We got some shots of Wawrinka almost

retching into his towel. We are not going to show you that, it is not

great viewing I remember Andy Murray played Fabio Fognini and Fognini was

doing that all the time and he was playing the best tennis of his life

Djokovic was doing that at the French against Nadal. It was stress,

physical exertion. All this year, trying to peak at the right the

moment moment. Heat not an issue, it was at Paris at the end.

This guys have to be careful about what they eat, when they eat.

When they are predicting when they will play. That is tough. At least

with the roof you have a better idea. It looks like as we saw a few

hours ago with Murray, his second set will be crucial. Huge.

It will be a tie-break tore decide it. Just like it was with Murray

Dimitrov. UMPIRE: Both players have received

one additional challenge. Wawrinka has played three tie-breakers and

won them all. A beautiful shot. Federer read it

right. Just, couldn't deal with it. Career record for Wawrinka coming

into this match. 21 and 19. So Federer with the mini-break in this

tie breaker, having dropped the first set, Wawrinka is simply in

inspired form. Wawrinka sup in front of us and he

doesn't look great, but the President-elects very rarely

changes. He has been given a gift there He is

not happy at all with that, that really would have put the pressure

and Wawrinka -- on Wawrinka. SUE BARKER: So back on serve, 3 3

this tie-break, we are leaving this match on BBC Two, if you want to

continue watching switch over now, over to BBC One, and we will stay

with this match through this tie-break and beyond. So switch over

to BBC One for Federer-Wawrinka. We will round out the big stories of

the day. It is that the defending champion Andy Murray is out. He was