Day 4, Part 2 Wimbledon

Grey skies, heavy cloud, a bit of a chill and the inevitable rain has

made Wimbledon 2016 a little bit frustrating though far. But despite

the bad weather and the lack of blue skies, there has been a big ray of

sunshine. COMMENTATOR: Roger versus Marcus.

David versus Goliath! To share a god with Roger Federer, what a joy. --

share a court. Here we go. Marcus Willis can take great pride in

reaching the second round and his plucky performance in defeat to

arguably the greatest player of all time is a match that will live long

in the memory. So, as the world number 772's adventures come to an

end here at Wimbledon, once again Britain's hopes rest with the world

number two, who always seems to shine on Centre court.

He has never lost an opening match at Wimbledon, Andy Murray.

COMMENTATOR: Job done for Andy Murray. He looks comfortable out

there. Yeah, Murray is on a mission because

he comes here to try and win Wimbledon, to try and find a way to

beat that man, Novak Djokovic, who holds all four Grand Slam titles.

This is the scene at Wimbledon at the moment. I'm pleased to say that

play is under way, although you probably noticed a view umbrella is

up, a few spots of rain around and some of the not too happy about

being asked to play on. But at the moment it is OK and play is

continuing on all courts at the moment. Well, maybe not, not on

Centre Court! They are playing on the courts. I'm hearing they're not

going to close the roof but they are holding the players down at Centre

Court and preparing to put the covers on. But there are some

players playing on on the outer courts. It will be one of those

days, some sunshine and showers throughout the afternoon. Good

afternoon and after all the excitement yesterday on Centre Court

of seeing Marcus Willis take on the great man, Roger Federer, we return

to Centre Court, where once again there is plenty of British interest.

Britain's main man, Andy Murray, is back in action. He has never lost in

the second round. He is up against Yen-Hsun Lu, who has beaten him

before and is a former quarterfinalist. Johanna Konta is

the second instalment of the British double-header on Centre Court. She

plays former runner-up Eugenie Bouchard. Forgotten man Grigor

Dimitrov returns to the limelight, hoping to spring a shock over Simon.

After a stuttering start, Garbine Muguruza will aim for more steady

progress in round two. Rising star Dominic Thiem reached the French

Open semifinal. Can he keep up his fine form? Third seed Agnieszka

Radwanska plays the promising teenager Ana Konjuh. What a line-up

we have on the show courts today. The first match is already under

way, the fifth seed, Kei Nishikori, taking on Julien Benneteau of

France. Then it is Andy Murray, and then Johanna Konta completes the

line-up on Centre Court. They have the roof there, so they don't mind

too much about the weather, but on Court One they will certainly be

worried. Grigor Dimitrov has started his match against Gilles Simon.

Dominic Thiem playing another rising star, 22-year-old Jiri Vesely. We

will be keeping an eye on Radwanska's match. Milos Raonic has

a tough opener against Andreas Seppi. Richard Gasquet against

Marcel Granollers. Well, two results to bring you

involving British players and first the good news. Dan Evans, a

wonderful performance from him on Court Two, putting out the 30th seed

Alexandr Dolgopolov in straight sets. Now he has put out Dolgopolov

and waiting for him in the first -- next round, guess who? Roger

Federer! Not such good news I'm afraid for Heather Watson. She has

gone out, beaten by Annika Beck. A real battle on Court 12 and she had

match points, she had 0-40 on the Annika Beck serve but she went out

12-10. These were the sort of rallies they were hitting all the

way through this match. Their styles so similar. But Beck coming out on

top. Huge disappointment for Britain's Heather Watson, who had

such a wonderful Wimbledon last year. We all remember that match

against Serena Williams, but she came to point away from winning it.

Disappointment this year, she is out in the opening round.

Well, we've had lovely weather right the way through the morning and

indeed sunshine for the players. They did start earlier here at

Wimbledon, they're trying to play catch up. Still some first round

matches needing to be completed. Whoa! Where are we going? They are

catching up with that but we want a full day's played. I know Carol will

have the answer. Well, we had a shower at Heathrow is a few hours

ago which was heavy and we just got the edge of that coming past. We're

not out of the woods yet with showers this afternoon but there is

a chance we will stay dry. If we don't see a shower by about four

5pm, the risk diminishes. Much milder than it was yesterday too.

For tomorrow, rain first thing but by the time play gets under way, it

should be drying up. There is the risk of a shower but a greater

chance we will stay dry and miss most of those showers. A change in

the forecast for Saturday, a positive change in fact. We were

expecting a larger risk of showers and if you caught one it was likely

to be heavy, but now that risk has diminished a touch. So some good

news on the horizon, Sue. We need some good news after the last three

days, Carol! It has been a dismal start and lovely to see some

sunshine earlier on and hopefully more to follow. Thanks very much,

Carol. Before we head over to Court One, we can update you with what is

happening elsewhere. Venus Williams, five-time winner, up against Maria

Sicario, a qualifier making her Wimbledon debut. -- Maria Sakkari.

Venus has dropped her serve in the second set after taking the first

set. You can watch that Madge on BBC Two. On Court three, Milos Raonic

has just taken the first set in just under an hour against Andreas Seppi

of Italy, 7-6. That match available online, on the website, on the app

and connected TV. Raonic, find a list at Queen's and expected to go

deep in the tournament, has taken the first set on Court three. We are

heading to Court One to see Grigor Dimitrov, the former semifinalist

here, against Gilles Simon, who was a quarterfinalist here before. He

has taken the first set and found some form. It is 2-2 in the second

set. Let's join Tim Henman and Nick Mullins, watching this one.

COMMENTATOR: And it's been good fun to watch, so far. A couple of

players who know how to go deep into the second week of this tournament

battling it out in the second round here. Jill

APPLAUSE Oh yes! This has been very watchable

tennis. TIM HENMAN: It certainly has. Good awareness from Dimitrov,

he played the short slice and then followed the ball in when he knew

Simon was going to have to chip up. Then put the forehand away. Second

serve at 15-13. Will he look to be aggressive. -- 15-30.

If there has been one shot that, if Dimitrov could polish, he would do,

it's been that backhand. Percentage of those unforced errors largely off

the backhand as well. Oh! Is a one hand that didn't work,

followed by one that most definitely did. Yet, certainly got lucky there.

Simon left with very little option after the net cord from Dimitrov. He

certainly chose the right time, Simon. Closed in -- chose the right

time. Simon closed in on the net and he flicked the lob.

A little bit half-hearted. He sort of was hoping he could get a

forehand and was a little bit late moving. Never really got into

position and then once he has that far outside the court, only one shot

left. Well, Dimitrov's backhand has been a

bit flaky. We've admired the double fisted backhand of the Frenchman. He

doesn't invite the ball onto the court, he commands it, as he did

just then. APPLAUSE

A moment of opportunity for the Bulgarian. But the Frenchman leads.

It's a match that started yesterday evening but went just a dozen

minutes before that light drizzle that started to fall at around

6:15pm, 6:30pm, pushed them off court. They try to go again but then

the rain came again and they packed their bags. They have come back out

today. Had a little shower about ten minutes ago, which has slicked up

the court a bit. Dimitrov has been on his skates, chasing down balls.

But it is fascinating to watch this man, semifinalist here as recently

as a couple of years ago, 2014. But he is right now in the mix of a

fairly mystifying slump. Down to 37th in the world rankings and

finding wins hard to come by. But he's playing with some confidence.

He's playing some great tennis but as you say, the rankings don't lie.

When you see him constructing points and serving aggressively and using

all his skills, it's pretty amazing to think that he is 37 in the world.

He should be a good 25 spots higher than that. Definitely a top 15

player, in my mind. Ended a depressing run of six

straight defeats stretching back to May when he beat the qualifier Bjorn

Fratangelo on Monday. Hoping very much that he can get back contract

and he has turned the corner. We get all these statistics in front of us

and it amazes me and this is probably part of the problem for

Dimitrov, that he serve as well as he does and in the tournament he has

hit 78 first serves and he has served and volleyed once.

And every time... Every time he has hit a slow serve out wide to Simon's

forehand, he just chips it back. If you know the guy is going to chip it

back, it's an open invitation to serve and volley.

Doesn't need to serve and volley all the time, but it would just add that

little bit of variation and make his opponent think. Whereas if you stay

back every time, you're giving your opponent a big target. If it is an

instinctive thing, which it isn't with Dimitrov, how do you develop

that? You have to practice it on the practice court. No use coming out on

the match court and saying I'm going to suddenly start to serve and

volley. That is obviously where a coach can have an important part to

play. Still parts of his game that are in

fine fettle right now. Again, not the worst approach shot in the world

but some phenomenal passing shots. APPLAUSE

Well, he's pressing here. Again, patient, aggressive hitting. Waiting

for the right ball. Looking to move forward when he gets the chance,

from the baseline. UMPIRE: Mr Simon is challenging the

call on the right baseline. The ball was called in. I wouldn't say we had

the best advantage point, but this looks pretty tight. He's not

entirely sure about this decision. I think this might have caught the

back edge. Yes... As soon as he decided to

appeal, I think he thought, are you absolutely sure about that, Gilles?

And now a bit of muttering. Two break points down.

Oh! He came to the net... Dimitrov, and it needed to be brilliant to

pass him and it was. Dimitrov obviously lost the point,

but this is a good move. Good approach shot, asked the question.

Simon down to break points, he doesn't want to have to hit too many

passing shots like that. Oh! Wow! He stopped it dead. And at

the end of a marathon rally, what a touch. What touch.

As soon as he hit this shot, I so nearly said, what a stupid shot. And

there it lands, three feet from the net, on the sideline for the perfect

drop shot and gives him the break of serve. Well, it is a contest that

has got better and better over the last hour or so. It was high-quality

from the start, but it really is very watchable right now. And that

has really got to be the nuts and bolts of Dimitrov's game. He's got

variation, he's a good athlete. Stayed in the rally and it was

obviously a stunning shot to finish, but 28 shots in waiting for the

right moment. You can see what that meant to him. You can also see him

back off as he hit it, he was probably thinking what you were

thinking, and then all of a sudden it lands on the right side. Here is

the world number 37, having been as high as number eight. Having been to

the semifinal here, he ended the reign of the defending champion Andy

Murray in emphatic fashion, straight sets. Then he was knocked out by

Novak Djokovic. This is an interesting moment in the match.

Ranked 37 playing the 16th seed. You could say that Dimitrov comes in

pretty relaxed, not expecting to win. He has a losing head-to-head

record. That's the easy bit, with nothing to lose, now up a set and a

break and you have got something to lose. Let's see how he reacts.

He's got new balls, so they fly through the air just a little bit

quicker. Not that they needed any more encouragement. Dimitrov has

been walloping his serves down at 130 mph.

Gilles Simon has been one of those motorway drivers who sticks at a

steady 68, 69, 70. Dimitrov has been one of those who travels at 40,

sometimes 50, occasionally 100! And the Frenchman has found that tough

to deal with that times. Are you trying to say Dimitrov breaks the

law? CHUCKLES

I get your point. Simon, quarterfinalist last summer.

He can draw on all that experience now, all the experience that his 31

years have given him. A deep breath, 30-30.

Dramatic moment for it to start to rain.

APPLAUSE Is a long point in the drizzle goes

the way of the Frenchman. So often in this match so far we have seen

Dimitrov looking to pull the trigger when he gets the chance, but down a

set and a break, Simon realises he's got to be a bit more proactive.

Once again it is the backhand that is his undoing.

Yes, needed three and a half hours and recovered from losing the first

set to beat Yank -- Janko Tipsarevic in the first

round. Happy to report that so far today no repeat of the service yet

that blighted him at Queen's. -- the service yips. Here is Simon, back on

serve, 4-4. A great quality point on the back of

a very disappointing service game. Obviously, up a set and a break,

that's when you really want to stab your authority. A couple of unforced

errors, but that was the response. -- stamp your authority.

We were right behind that and I thought I saw a little bit of

dust... As we check the monitor in our commentary box. Just long.

Just a little bit of a hint in the middle of that, the service toss

issues which dogged him at Queen's were peaking around the corner but

he managed to sort himself out. A great run to the last eight. He

eventually succumbed to Roger Federer but confirmation of what he

can do on this surface. He is a top, top operator. I think the last

couple of games were a classic example of what we were talking

about Simon's level has not really changed. He has been at seven, seven

.5 out of ten. For a centre break, Dimitrov was that 8.5, nine, and

then all of a sudden, that service game probably dropped to a five.

There seemed to be a real command to get to a two sets to love lead. It

is very easy to doubt yourself, second-guess yourself, change your

shot selection at the last second. We should check the installation in

our commentary box. You said you would like to see him head into the

net a bit more and that is what he has been doing.

Simon has won three games in a row. Could make it four.

Well played. Simon got away with a streaky return but Dimitrov finishes

of the point. There is a man absolutely determined

to get the return on the forehand and he ended up paying the price.

He doubles his ace count in this match to two.

UMPIRE: Mr Dimitrov is challenging the call on the right baseline. The

ball was called out. Even when the ball is not in play,

Gilles Simon has provided plenty of entertainment.

Given the circumstances and the guy is struggling with his ball toss,

5-5 second set, that is a weak unforced error. Rallying shots

shouldn't be anywhere near the net. He's in his 30s now. One of a record

number of thirtysomethings in this yearmen's draw. 49 doing great

things. 49 is the record from the open era from 1968 when the game

allowed professionals to play as well. It is not quite the record.

There were 51 of them at Roland Garros last month. The game is

getting older, Tim. It certainly is. The longevity of the players has

increased. Is it to do with training techniques, the injury prevention?

Is it that players are coming on the tour later and it is taking them

longer to mature, said not necessarily starting at the top of

their game at such a young age? Probably a combination of

everything. I remember playing Davis Cup in

Morocco, Greg was it the hate a big return. The other player took his

eye off the ball as it was going into the stands. As he got the ball

from the ball kid, it hit him on the head!

He holds on. We are heading towards a second set tie-break.

Where is the balance of power? It looked like Dimitrov might be taking

control. It looked close from where we were.

Not an easy job calling these balls when they are so close to the line.

It is wide. Fascinating to see Dimitrov just changing the pace on

the ball, slowing it down. It was a good tactic when Dimitrov is playing

the slice down the line to Simon's forehand. It stays low. Simon is not

good at generating his own pace. He goes across court and that goes into

Dimitrov's strength. It was on the line. He is saying I

know it is on the line but I want a break!

Two mini-breaks now. The 16th seed is in danger of going two sets to

love down. A change of ends after a dozen

points. Dimitrov with two mini-breaks. He has a reassuringly

thick insurance policy here. Big, big problems for the 16th seed.

SUE BARKER: Dimitrov totally in control on Court Number One against

Simon. We are going to leave this match because we are going to head

over to Centre Court. If you want to continue, you can. It is on the red

button. There are 15 matches available online, on the app and an

connected TV. Venus Williams is in trouble on Court 18. We are heading

straight over to Centre Court. There is some lovely tennis being played

here between Kei Nishikori the number five seed, against Julien

Benneteau who was attacking all the time. His ranking may have dropped

to 547, but he has come here with a protected ranking of 39. He took the

first set but Nishikori has just broken in a very long game.

Nishikori now a break-up in the second set. Let's join Jim Courier

and Andrew Potter. -- Andrew Cotter. ANDREW COTTER: Nishikori was looking

more flustered. That might be the turnaround he needs, Jim?

Absolutely. His racket looked to be in peril. He raised it over his head

in anger and held onto it. The benefit of a wayward drop shot by

Benneteau at deuce. He lifted his spirits but we will

see if he lifts his shot selection. He has mostly been attacking into

the backhand winner of Julien Benneteau which is far more insecure

for him. Centre Court continues to fill up in anticipation of the rest

of this match but also I think perhaps the match to follow.

The bug -- body language lifts from Nishikori.

Benneteau has just thrown in a few more and forced errors of late.

Nishikori backs up that break and moves within possibly one game of

this second set. You can see him trying to puzzle it out. In this

situation you are not allowed coaching. Michael Chang not able to

offer any advice. The coach's job is to enable the

player to make decisions on the fly. We have talked about the potency of

his backhand. The two-handed backhand. Here we are.

Benneteau keeps fighting in this second set.

Shortly the number five seed to serve for it. A lot of mistakes from

both players. There has been some good stuff in as well, in this

match, which has been disrupted by a very short shower. Nishikori doing

some thinking. When you're out there on your own, your feeling out your

opponent and saying this is how I can change, this is what I need to

do... I think it may have taken him a bit of time to see what his body

would be like today too. In the first round his serves speeds were

slower than usual. He had to withdraw in the first round at

Halle. He had to withdraw here last year as well, he must be very

sensitive to his body at this stage of his career. It seems like his

serves speeds are actor normal right now. Maybe he is now turning his

attention fully to what is happening on the other side of the net and

realising some tactical changes were needed. The winner of this one will

play the Russian, Andrey Kuznetsov, who is closing in on victory over

Gilles Muller. Both of those players had five set wins in their first

round. Particularly Gilles Muller, 15-13 in the fifth against Santiago

Giraldo. You can understand a bit of fatigue on his part. Nishikori

serving to level things at once set apiece. The big serving lefty Gilles

Muller is a rough customer on this surface.

APPLAUSE Well, this is Federer's quarter of

the draw. If the seedings go according to plan, that is who

Nishikori would ultimately come up against.

APPLAUSE Although as we've talked about his

grass record, his Wimbledon record, not perhaps his finest. But three

set points for Nishikori. UMPIRE: Mr Nishikori is challenging

the ball on the right centre service line of the ball was called out. A

challenge which could bring about the end of this second set... But

will not, the ball was well wide. The second set point is saved by

Benneteau. 40-30. Mr Nishikori has one challenge remaining.

It is wide. Nishikori has it, and the number five seed draws level at

a set apiece against Julien Benneteau.

STUDIO What a fascinating match this is.

One set all on Centre Court and we will be right back with it in just a

moment. We will update you on what is happening on court 18, where

five-time champion Venus Williams is in trouble against a qualifier from

Greece, Maria Sakkari. The five-time champion is in trouble. That is over

on BBC Two. And on the red button, this match on Court Number One,

Grigor Dimitrov in your picture is in charge. He leads to- -- he leads

to sets to love against Gilles Simon. Great news for Britain's Dan

Evans, he is through to the third round, beating Alexandr Dolgopolov

of Ukraine and putting out the 30 seed in straight sets. He is through

to the third round and waiting for him there will be Roger Federer!

What a match to look forward to. David Goffin Belgium, the 11th seed,

is through, coming through in three sets against Edward Roger-Vasselin

-- Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France. David Ferrer is out, another seed.

He has lost two Nicolas Mahut, who certainly knows his way around a

grass court. The serve-volley came through 6-1, 6-4, 6-3. He will go

through to play his doubles partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the next

round. Disappointment for Britain's Heather Watson, she had match points

against German Annika Beck, but went out in the third and final set. A

real battle between two players with very similar styles long, hard race

line rallies and a real test of stamina. But it is back through,

12-10 in the third. Heather Watson's dreams of Wimbledon have faded in

the opening round. Number five seed here in your picture, Simona Halep,

is through, from Romania. 6-1, 6-1 against 36-year-old Francesca

Schiavone of Italy. Sam Anno Halep -- Simona Halep, a semifinalist here

last year, through to the next round. Those are some of the results

from earlier. We're heading straight back to Centre Court.

COMMENTATOR: Interesting to keep an eye on the fitness of Julien

Benneteau as well. The man has had so many problems with injuries and

34 now, Benneteau. Nishikori, one of the fittest players out there and

one of the quickest as well. It has just got a bit darker out

there again. Nishikori is 26 years old. He's been

on tour a long time. Started young and won his first title early,

Delray Beach, as a teenager. Well, it's a good, quick halt by

Benneteau to start this third set. As we look into the future, which,

sadly at some stage, hopefully not soon, will include a Roger Federer

free future for these players. Rafael Nadal will be out here for a

while but he is struggling with a wrist injury right now. Who's going

to challenge Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray? Is this guy going to be one

of them? You look at some of the younger players, Alexander Zverev

and Dominic Thiem. In particular Dominic Thiem is starting to make a

real move. I would contend that Nishikori is one of the contenders

to win majors in the next 5-7 years. He could be a bit like a Stan

Wawrinka, takes him a little bit of time. But with a little bit of a

different landscape and fewer obstacles in his way, who knows?

Again, as you were saying, he needs a good, long run free of injuries as

well. He's had his problems. That is the biggest issue for him. Just

staying fully fit. As long as he's got that backhand,

he might be OK. APPLAUSE

Doesn't serve too many aces. That one might have just got a bit of a

touch on it from Benneteau. Since 2014 when Nishikori made that

terrific run to the US Open final, he lost to Marin Cilic and to

fatigue, as he played so many long matches leading into that final, a

lot has been expected of him. In the last couple of seasons he hasn't got

past a quarterfinal of a slam. Well, once more Benneteau abandons

the chase on the drop shot from Nishikori. And Nishikori is once

again just changing rackets. We were talking about how often he does

that. More so than most players. He will change rackets not just on the

change of balls from used to new balls, but he is very finicky with

his string tension. Nishikori is one of those players

who uses half gut string and half of a poly. Around 50 lbs the difference

between the mains and the crosses. 49, 50 one. That is something that

has changed over the years in men's tennis as well, string tensions have

got progressively lower. You use poly strings to spin the ball. If

you want a bit low attention, you get a bit more from the racket, that

can do more work for you. Bjorn Borg used to string up on the 80s on a

racket much smaller than these and much more wooden.

He's gone to the well again. He is a big man, Benneteau. Takes something

to get going. We know how much this match means to

Benneteau, playing on that protected ranking. Going through to the third

round here would be a huge boost. He won't know, but Gilles Muller has

gone out, so Andrey Kuznetsov is in the third round, that is the next

opponent here, that would just be a massive opponent for Benneteau to

reach the fourth round. -- massive opportunity. But he has a lot of

work ahead of him if he's going to get into that match-up, of course.

It is a hold for Benneteau. Working hard but steering himself safely

through another service game. Just an almost imperceptible nod of the

head from his younger brother Antoine, now his coach. There he is,

bottom right of the picture. He's actually working in the media,

college tennis -- played college tennis and then did a bit of work

for the L'Equipe, the robust institution of French sport

coverage. The Tour de France starts soon, apropos of nothing. All the

injury problems we've talked about with Benneteau can he missed last

year, played Indian Wells and then had his operation on a hernia. Just

coming back from the start of the year on that protected ranking. You

get nine tournaments, nine months. He's played if you challenge is,

hasn't spent all of his protected ranking points yet, but a good run

here would be fantastic. It would be a career extender for him. He still

has good opportunities in doubles but for singles, this is a desperate

situation here, these next few months he must convert opportunities

if he wants to get back on the main stage and have an extended career,

otherwise he will most likely be simply resigned to playing doubles,

which there is no shame in that, he's had it a thick career, 34 years

of age been around a long time. But given the rewards at stake these

days, the continued increase in prize money and opportunities, I'm

sure he would love that. It has just got a bit flat early in

the third set here, a little lack of intensity. The crowd has gone mild,

I would say. It's the type of scenario I didn't

like when I was playing, I didn't like to feel like it was a little

bit flat in the room, so to speak. You felt like you could get broken

if you just take your eye off the ball for a second, things could get

out of hand. Oh! Wow. Just stretched out that

giant arm and it was out wide but it felt quite nicely for Benneteau.

A hold for Nishikori. The man has never gone too deep at Wimbledon,

his best was the last 16 four years ago when he lost to Milos Raonic in

straight sets. He has never really fair to well on grass.

Quarterfinalist at the Olympics here. Semifinalist at Halle last

year, but this will probably be his weakest slam.

APPLAUSE Again, finds a wonderful angle off

that backhand. APPLAUSE

Nishikori actually using one racket to return serve with and another one

to serve with. That is the one that he just served with, so what that

tells me is that he is playing with different tensions, possibly as a

result of that rib injury going with a looser racket to generate more

power off the serve, that is my guess. And tighter strings for the

ground strokes, here. APPLAUSE

Good reach by Benneteau. The tall Frenchman climbed up to that one.

It does seem to affect him most, from a velocity standpoint, on the

serve. His ground strokes seem to be rather uninhibited. So the tighter

strings would make sense. In this scenario. But if you can't touch the

ball, it doesn't help you! So evenly matched at the moment. A set apiece,

two games all and Benneteau 40-30. He moves ahead 80-79 in total

points. So they are all tied now? They are

all tied up, is that phrase. An unnecessary mistake from

Nishikori as well. And he knows it. We talk about his backhand. His

forehand not too shabby on this occasion.

So, Benneteau feeling the squeeze again. Nishikori, who went so long

in this match without any break points, is beginning to create them,

of late. It is long from Benneteau and

Nishikori with a cry has the break in this third set. And the number

five seed is looking stronger and stronger. Even if he doesn't show

it, as he sort of labour is his way to his chair. But he certainly has

the upper hand now. Nishikori not one to get too

vociferous on the court. He keeps his emotions reasonably and check

out there. He is a passionate kid, no question about it. Always been

very talented. Left home very early to go to the IMG Academy, Boliteri's

famous school. He was listed as the most talented player of his

generation by the same coaches that word there when players like Andre

Agassi word there. People would ask him who was the best one around and

he was the guy. They saw it early, aged 14 or 15. A little bit dark

above. Certainly gloomy down here on Centre Court, but we have the magic

roof, so we don't care! They've had a couple of showers in this match.

They played through one of them, it was so gentle and fleeting. Lovely

view high over Wimbledon. You can look all the way over to the City,

also soft fun and games going on over there. People filtering around

the courtside side. And the chosen few who have tickets for Centre

Court today. A few have taken a break just now, I think it's just

got a bit more sparse in here. They will come back in for the end of

this match. Andy Murray against Yen-Hsun Lu to come after this one.

New balls for Kei Nishikori, who has the break.

I must admit, I wasn't paying attention, which often happens, but

he took his serving racket for this, Kei Nishikori. He did.

He quickly put the other one away in his bag.

There it is, he brought it out with him so he doesn't have to go back,

at the end of this game. Maybe it's his!

Just wide. Benneteau imposing himself. Benneteau's backhand just

skims the net, it's so low and flat. Perfect for this surface. The ball

just skidding through the court. So he is pressing his way back, trying

to get onto level terms here. Someone has fallen over, hope it

wasn't Bob Willis! Yes, a break point! A break back

point for Benneteau. APPLAUSE

Well, Benneteau looking plaintively to his support crew. Nothing much

they can say. He's had a lot of success with that

second serve wide in the juice scored -- in the deuce court.

Going wide to the Benneteau forehand.

Well, it's a good hold for Nishikori, after being briefly

troubled. Some faint shadows starting to

appear. You are not alone in the Bob Willis

fan club. I loved Headingley 81. That was a ripper of a forehand from

Nishikori. That came fizzing back past

Benneteau. The Frenchman in bother again.

This third set is all Nishikori's now. He has the double break and he

will serve for this third set. He always looks rather weary as he

makes his way to the change of ends, but he is in a grand position now.

You look at a third-round opponent, it is Kuznetsov now, not too bad at

all. He is the number five seed. You would expect him to move through

possibly Roger Federer later on. But we must stress he does not have a

great record at Wimbledon, Nishikori. There is a good chance if

he is hell and hearty after his rib problem, there is a good chance for

him. There is the chance of a rematch with the finalist from the

previous year, Marin Cilic. Nishikori has a great record against

him. This service would be a better one for the Croat. He doesn't give

away match, Nishikori. I would not want to play poker against him. I

wouldn't play against anybody, I do not know how to play poker. I am

aware it is the American national sport. It is card related, I am

aware of that. All this chat could be a massive hustle on my part for

the game we are going to have later on this evening. I don't know what

you are talking about. This often happens. Nishikori to serve for this

third set. Talking about Nishikori seeming to

be fine and looking healthy, we understand he has called for the

trainer at the change of ends. This is far from convincing serving

for the set. A rather sorry game from Kei

Nishikori. It was only serve that he was most

troubled in that round match with the rib problem which surfaced in

Haller. Benneteau doing all he can to hang

on into the set. He was not terribly engaged.

Benneteau holds to love. Nishikori will have another chance to serve

for the set, but it will come after a bit of video, a bit of treatment.

-- physio. That is one of the ATP Tour trainers on Court taking a look

at the red area and all these strapping that they have won there.

It looks like they will loosen it up a little bit. The tape they put on

there to try and promote Ludlow for the players. It should ease a little

bit of the pain. It seems like it was just a quick snip and he was

gone. It was just a pair of scissors. I thought it would be more

treatment than that. Apps it was not bothering him that much, just a bit

tight. -- perhaps it was not bothering him that much. I was

looking at the Serbs. He tosses the ball up and his left arm extends and

it does not look like he was getting the same type of lean back -- I was

looking at the serves. It would make sense. He might try some Michael

Chang under arms serving! Moving on forcefully now, Kei

Nishikori. He has the set, Kei Nishikori. He

leads by two sets to one. We are going to quickly have a challenge

here from Julien Benneteau but it is a challenge sitting down. He thinks

it is good, and it is. Nishikori is in front.

SUE BARKER: That challenge was a bit of wishful thinking on Benneteau's

part. It is Nishikori who is two sets to one up. We will be back on

centre in a moment. Over on Court Number One, this is a match you can

see on BBC Two. It was Grigor Dimitrov in the first two sets, but

Simon has come back to take these third set. It is an serve in the

fourth set. You can see that match on BBC Two.

And a match just starting on Court 18. Early stages of that, but you

can follow that on the red button. A couple of results to bring you.

Milos Raonic, the number six seed is safely through against Andreas

Seppi. That ace will have pleased his coach, John McEnroe who was

courtside. In the next round, he will face Jack Sock of the United

States. Disappointment for Britain's Heather

Watson. She was locked in battle on Court 12 against any Quebec, a

player ranked 12 places above her in the world rankings. -- and the cup

back. They have very similar styles -- Annika Beck. Heather Watson went

out 12 games to ten in the third set. Disappointment for Heather who

had a wonderful Wimbledon last year. Heather has been vocal about the

effect of Twitter trolls on her in the past and she talked about it

again today and got quite emotional in her press conference after the

match. There has been trouble with trolling

a nasty stuff on Twitter and do you think today's defeat will lead to

more of that? Absolutely. It is funny you say that, because I was

just in the changing rooms with Naomi Broady and Tara Moore talking

about it. After a loss like this, I am so angry with myself, I feel like

I need to punish myself. I do know, because it wasn't a good day, so I

just went on Twitter and there was plenty. Did it in some way cheer you

up? Definitely not. Why would that cheer me up? People saying nasty

things. But you deliberately looked it up. Because I was in a bad mood.

It is like when you are in a bad mood and you bang your racket, it is

not a positive thing. SUE BARKER: I think the lesson is

not to go on Twitter after the match but Heather Watson, a bad day all

round for her. We will head back to Centre Court in a moment.

One other result to bring you from earlier today. This is good news for

Great Britain. Dan Evans has put out Alexandr Dolgopolov in three sets.

He did this in the US Open three years ago when he beat Tommy Robredo

and Kei Nishikori. He is in the third round of Wimbledon and he is

facing a certain Roger Federer. Well done to him today. That is what has

been happening elsewhere. You have not missed anything because out on

Centre Court Kei Nishikori had left the court. He is making his way

back. There he is. We can rejoin Jim and Andy.

ANDREW COTTER: We can look at Nishikori's serve. He is able to

miss mix it around. JIM Courier: We can see where he is serving.

Look what Benneteau is having to do. He is making Nishikori's serve

faster as a result of having to take it earlier.

Nishikori is getting so much value out of his serve.

A wonderful touch again. It is the little flick of the leg after he

hits the shots. -- shot. Nishikori really imposing himself

now. He has to work hard to finish it off

this time, but Nishikori has the break in this fourth set. This time

it was not the drop shot which killed off Benneteau. But he had

enough on the high overhead backhand and Benneteau now with a huge

mountain to climb. The drop shot was read well by Benneteau and he tried

to flick one half Nishikori will stop.

He seemed little bit beleaguered when he lost that first set.

Benneteau has gone into a bit of a slump now. He is upset that the

royal box of 70 right now. -- so empty.

A waft of the racket from Benneteau and another game goes the way of

Nishikori. It is looking pretty good for

Nishikori now. A few have slipped away for a

moment. Not up. -- not Bob. Benneteau avoids the fate of the

double break. The sense of inevitability about it now. It is

difficult to see a way back into this for Julien Benneteau, the way

he is playing. He has got to find something different, a different

level. We have talked a little bit about the different level that

Michael Chang has been able to bring to Kei Nishikori's game. The best

coaching jobs have come from Michael Chang's work with Kei Nishikori and

Magnus Norman's work with Stan Wawrinka. It is pretty obvious to

the ID changes they have made and the success they have had. It is one

of the great coaching jobs in the last two years which have been much

more subtle to the eyes than are speckled with no that Djokovic. He

has done a terrific job -- Novak Djokovic. There are so many superb

coaches as they are called now. What can they bring? Had you ever thought

about getting involved in that side of things? For better car, he had

finished product to work with. -- for Boris Becker, you had a finished

product. Boris's calling card as a player was a big match player. Novak

did not need techniques or strategy, he had all of that, but he did not

have a good record in the major finals at that point in time. Since

Boris's intervention, if you will, since his interactions the results

speak for themselves. It has been tremendous.

I have been approached on multiple occasions.

At this stage in my life with a young family, it is not something I

can consider. It is intriguing to watch my peer

group and the success they are having, or the lack of success. It

is interesting. It is another advantage for these

top players who earn so much revenue that they can afford multiple

coaches. A glimpse of hope for Julien

Benneteau. Superbly put away. He made it look

very easy. Nishikori keeps his nose in front.

The number five seed is still in a very strong position. Julien

Benneteau is serving with the new balls.

He certainly looks as comfortable, if not more so, on Benneteau's

serve, than on his own, Nishikori. He looks freer in the way when

returning serve, not having to reach up. There must be something going on

there. How many times with that one? You

thought Benneteau must surely get there. But again he just abandoned

the chase. Timed to perfection by Nishikori. It

was not even his standard forehand grip, it was more of a volley grip.

Sweet. Double-faulted number 54 Julien

Benneteau. It brings another opportunity for Kei Nishikori, a

chance of a double break and the end coming quickly forward Benneteau, I

suspect. It is long, Nishikori is in control,

he has the double break in this fourth set and Benneteau now looks

rather weary. Sue SUE BARKER: Yes, it is all Kei

Nishikori at the moment. This match is just two games away. More to come

on Centre Court. Guess who comes next? It is this man.

Come on, Andy. Come on, Andy. Come on, Andy. Come on, Andy. Come on,

Andy. I think we will hear quite a few then in the next few hours. We

have got Andy Murray and Johanna Konta on Centre Court today. But at

the moment Kei Nishikori is in the driving seat on Centre Court, two

set up and 4-1 up in the fourth set. Julien Benneteau has faded, but Kei

Nishikori has maintained his level and is hitting more when than

Benneteau. But the French player is crumbling somewhat. Nishikori is in

control. Nishikori is feeling comfortable

enough to serve and volley, something that he has not done at

all in this match. Nishikori is not having a great set as far as first

serve percentage goes. The reverse is true for Benneteau, yet two

breaks of serve for Nishikori. Nishikori has not made an unforced

error this set. Benneteau is visibly sagging.

That error seems to have come out of the blue for Benneteau. He realises

the opportunity has escaped him. Nishikori has not played that well.

He is not playing that well now, but Benneteau looks like a beaten man.

Nishikori is playing just fine, it is not the full throttle, the

Nishikori that we would like to see. Well, it was a bit of a ragged

service came from Nishikori, but Benneteau did not offer too much.

I suspect the end is nigh. He has looked very solid when returning the

Benneteau serve. Serving to stay in it.

A serve and volley festival has broken out here at the end of this

set. That is two in a row. Turn back the clock. What is this?

What is going on? People cannot serve and volley on this court any

more! The game has changed, you can't do that any more, can you?!

UMPIRE: The ball was called out. Not by much. It did not halt his

progress for too long. Benneteau make sure that Nishikori will have

to stretch that side one more time. Watching Nishikori serve in the

second half of this match is reminding me a bit of the way Rafael

Nadal was serving when he played in the 2014 Australian Open final and

his back went out. He could not get any arch on his serve any more. It

looked painful. That is what it appears to be for Kei Nishikori. He

is such a good return. When he gets into a rally he looks far more at

ease. We will see it again, a bit of tension added for good measure,

serving for the match. He is not big at serving anyway, that it has not

got any zippo conviction in it. He has more pays than he had in the

first round where he was struggling a bit with his injury, but a great

player though he is, as the number five seed would he be able to

challenge the very top guys in this tournament? He is one step closer to

finding out as he serves for the match.

A lot of Kei Nishikori fans in here, but there are a lot for the next

match as well. Just 94 miles an hour but good

enough to stop Benneteau. Wide from the Frenchman and round

three beckons for Kei Nishikori. And there it is. Finished with that

venomous backhand and Kei Nishikori is through to round three. He did

start a bit. He looked briefly troubled when he lost the first set,

but he turned it round so well. The number five seed moves on. He has

beaten Julien Benneteau. He may well get stronger as he continues to

recover. Certainly better than last year when he was forced to withdraw

prior to his second-round match with injury. He came in with a shadow

over his chances here, but at least he is moving on. For this man he has

had his last singles match at the all England Club. His ranking is

well under the triple digits. But I scored to finish on if indeed it is

your last. He has got to think about the double is now with his partner,

a great doubles partnership. That is what lies in store for him with his

brother Antoine. But for Kei Nishikori it is a few autographs and

then onwards to planning for the next round against Alexander

Kuznetsov. It is always a bus and the filtering out of the spectators

when they get ready for the next match. Autographs, selfies, onwards

towards a chat with us. Things to certainly improve for Kei Nishikori,

but there is a lot of good in there as well. Victory in four sets

against Benneteau. Benneteau certainly troubled him early on in

the match, but he turned it around. He goes on to play Kuznetsov.

He is talking to Richey. Congratulations, you played pretty

well once you lost the first set. What was the reason for the change?

I started playing more aggressive, especially on my backhand and I try

to be a bit more aggressive. It was not an easy match, he started well.

You have not been unlucky with injuries at Wimbledon. Last year we

know what happened and we know you have had a rib injury. How did it

feel today? It was not too bad. I am a bit sore still, but hopefully it

will get better tomorrow. Does it hurt in any particular aspect of the

game? When you are serving? Maybe. We had two days before today to

rest. What is the treatment you might have to help that he'll so you

can prepare for your next game? I am trying to do everything they can. I

have got a good team with me, a good physio. I have been doing whatever I

can to get better. Your next match is against Kuznetsov. Any thoughts

about what that challenge might provide for you? Yes, we just played

in the French. He is a great player, I think you likes the grass. He hits

very flat and he has got a good serve, so we will see what happens.

Congratulations and best of luck for the rest of the tournament.

Kei Nishikori is safely through. It was not an overpowering performance

from Nishikori, but he looked good in aspects. We hope he gets stronger

and fitter. I know he said after his first-round match that he is not

100%. If he can find that extra few percent, he could have a good run at

Wimbledon. He has a lovely draw with Kuznetsov, the Russian player, a

flat ball striker. Dangerous, but even Nishikori at less than 100% he

should be able to handle it. He will get a couple of days of rest and

hopefully that rib injury will get closer to 100% and he can unleash

the full power on serve which he will need if he wants to go deep

into the second week. Nishikori is through to round three with that

four sets win over Julien Benneteau. SUE BARKER: Do not go anywhere

because Andy Murray will be next on Centre Court and we will be back

with him. On Court 18 Angelique Kerber is in action and asset and a

break up. That match live on BBC Two.

The five times champion being as Williams was given a real test by

the 21-year-old qualifier from Greece, Maria Sakkari. But she came

through like all great champions do. Aeneas Williams got a scare on

court, but in the end she is safely through. And John McEnroe will be

joining me shortly and he will have a smile on his face because his man,

Milos Raonic, is through. He was up against Andreas Seppi. He has a

monster of a serve and he used it today and is through to the next

round to face Jack's Soc of the United States. So, Henman Hill is

filling up because you know who is coming out onto Centre Court. It is

Andy Murray and it is round two of his Wimbledon challenge.

He has never lost an opening match at Wimbledon, Andy Murray. Job done

for Andy Murray. He looks comfortable there.

SUE BARKER: Yes, he is on a mission and he wants to win here and he

wants to take on Djokovic in the final, but he has got a difficult

opponent again in Yen-Hsun Lu. A moment ago they came onto Centre

Court to a big cheer. Yen-Hsun Lu is no stranger, he beat Andy Roddick

here on Monday. It is not an easy opponent for Andy Murray today.

So, Andy Murray is making his way onto Centre Court. He defeated Liam

Broady in the opening match at Wimbledon, that this will be a whole

different match for him up against a talented player who is difficult to

be and who loves the grass court as well. Andy Murray against Yen-Hsun

Lu, that is our late afternoon treat for you this afternoon on BBC One.

John McEnroe is here, I said you would have a smile on your face.

Milos Raonic, your man did OK. Just five more to go. Easy. This is a

tricky opponent for Andy Murray. I know he has been injured and out. I

did not know anything about him and all of a sudden he was playing Andy

Roddick and he beat him 8-6 in the fifth. He is tricky and he mixes

things up. We talk about the smaller guys, Kei Nishikori being the better

one, they have benefited, and Yen-Hsun Lu has benefited because

the ball does not drop so high. They can control things a bit better. To

me grass is his best surface and he has played more matches because of

the injury and because he got here earlier and played all these

challengers and he has won a bunch of matches. I didn't know he was a

challenge at Queen's. He won in Surbiton and Ilkley. It is good of

somebody of his stature to go and play there. He wanted to come here

and play well. There is no better tonic and having wins. You have

still got to win the matches. He has had 1/4-final here. He had the win

over Andy Murray in the Olympics, it was not Andy Murray's best day. He

has got some weapons, but I do not think it will be enough to overcome

Andy Murray. Andy Murray has looked so good all year. We saw him at

Queen's and Milos Raonic was playing great tennis all week and he got up

a set and a break and the great players find that extra gear when

they really need it. You have got a guy like Andy Murray who is going to

have a good look at some of the service. Milos Raonic is huge. You

have got to believe he will get half a dozen breaks against the sky. For

him he has been working on being more aggressive and also on his

second serve. That is the key for him to go all the way. To me the gap

is smallest between him and Novak Djokovic on this court. This is the

surface where he has the best chance of beating Novak Djokovic. Yes, I

think so. I think having Lendl coming back was a good thing, that

mental side. It will be interesting to see what goes on in Andy Murray's

box. You would not argue with him. I can totally understand where he is

coming from because it is weird and embarrassing at times when things go

on and Murray is a better player when he does not do it and deep down

he knows that and that is why he wanted Lendl back. He said he knows

it gives him negative energy, but he could not stop it and the respect is

there and if Lendl doesn't want to, he does not do it. Nobody will be

giving those looks to me or those comments to me, or there will be

trouble! Jamie has done a really good job with him as well through

the French Open. He is part-time in a way and Landon will be there

pretty often. But when you have an opportunity to get the guy who has

been out on the tour and knows what it's like and is willing to spend 35

weeks of the year with Andy Murray, day in, day out, they start to play.

Ricardo Piatti wasn't with Milos Raonic and Richard Gasquet and now

you have got guys who can mix it up a little. It is a good combination

and you have got a couple of different ideas from the

ballplayers. It is fun for me. I am not so secretly happy to be part of

something a little bit more and it brings some of the old greats back

in the mix a little bit and it is fun. He will want to get out of you

what you were too mentally, how you dealt with those big point and it is

good to speak to somebody who has been there and done it on the big

stage. You have hit the nail on the head. That is exactly why Lendl was

hired in the first place. Unfortunately I was the victim, but

he had lost three or four finals and Grand Slams before he beat me in the

French, among other places. I unleashed a monster! With Andy

Murray he had the same issue, he had lost a bunch of finals and having

someone who has been there and done that and overcome it is quite nice.

I think that is a big part of why he won Wimbledon and the Olympics. He

was more aggressive when he was under Lendl. I was watching the

practice session this morning and he will be attacking today. He has to

prepare for this, he has to start being aggressive and play that way

if he wants to win the tournament. I think he will take some chances

today and is big hitting from Murray and aggressive when he gets the

chance. The second serve is key and that is something he will think

about. Did he get you with the serve? He is a big target! But he

has improved his second serve and he has gone back to the drawing board

and he did that in the spring and he changed a couple of things

technically and it is good when you are world number two and you still

want to make those adjustments. He has got no choice if he wants to win

more majors. That is the beauty of these last ten years. Rafael Nadal,

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are forcing each other to get better. He

has got great hands, he has to take it to the net. Novak Djokovic does

that very well now. Roger Federer is doing it because of aid, but to Andy

Murray would be better if he started doing as well. John, thank you very

much. We should be in for some lovely rallies in this match. Sit

back and enjoy with John McEnroe and Simon Reade.

So... Lu a winner over Andy in 2008. GZ was one of those his worst

defeats. Not repealed. The 2008 Beijing 01 pics. But since then, he

has dropped a set to Lu. Not can he continue that? They're hoping so. --

has not. John's joined me. Do you expect Lu

to take it to Andy? I do. Played a lot recently. That has helped. Going

to the minors. But this is the ultimate. Controlled, aggressive.

Lu is not the type of guy to come in and hit volleys. But times the ball

well. He needs a start like this. An early lead would be huge for him.

That wasn't the drop shot... Murray usually good with that. Way too far

over the net. Lu fifth speedy enough to handle it. Ball was out the

picture. Couple of break points. That is how you want to hit it. Lu,

firey start! And thought to these extra belief. You mentioned the

dehydration, but he defeated them, at the Olympics. Hang your hat on

that. Make you believe. Missed a lot of time with surgery. Four months.

Looking sharp. Saw him on the practice court. You mentioned

aggressiveness. He was at the baseline. That is what he wants to

do, against Murray. Moving as well as I've ever seen

him. Surprising, Murray the tighter of the two, at least early.

Risky, on the first serve, to go bigger. The percentage will drop.

Murray is going to attack. Be sure of that.

Lu looking very steady. These rallies you expect Murray to win. Lu

looking strong. I don't know what's stranger, the

forehand or the grunt! Sounds like he's saying something!

Whatever it is, working so far. A dream start for Lu who is on a roll.

11 successive matches. Challengers. First round here. Beat Kudryavtsev

in straight last guy he lost to on grass, Dustin

Brown. Some entertainment tomorrow. Put that on centre! Early request.

No doubt Murray has the greater firepower. Both wings. Bigger,

stronger version than Lu. Over time that will have an effect.

Why don't they wait longer? This is Murray playing. Pride of GB. A third

of the seats empty! Wait ten, 15 minutes... For tv... Plenty of other

stuff going around. Matches on outside courts.

Well, Lu coming out strong! How good a rally was that! Depth, time after

time! Murray on the scoreboard. Last year

Lu played here at Wimbledon. Lost to Mahut. Dustin Brown. Undergoing

elbow surgery. Happy man, out now. Healthy. Elbow seems in good shape.

Embracing this. Not overwhelmed. Murray was tentative, shaky the

wrong world? Rushed out. This is what the doctor ordered for Lu.

Murray's dad. We saw Judy. No worries yet. But Lu has started

exceptional. Backhand, so good. Haven't seen a

volley as far as I know. Some times you get credit for net points even

if you don't hit a volley. Subjective. Come in, force an error.

Murray should use that slice on the backhand. Get low to Lu's forehand,

get mishits. At the moment, in the zone, Lu.

Feeling he has nothing to lose. A lot to gain. Does not open often,

take time off, come back better in so many ways.

They played here, 2013, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 Murray.

Lu gets down low exceptionally well. Handling that slice too. He is

awake, right!? Super rally! Lines hit on both sides

of the net. You assume when Murray gets his game and act together he

does everything better. Taller, hits harder... Turns around sooner rather

than later. Lu has sweat pouring down the chin.

But executing and so far. It is just an outstanding start.

Best of five, such longer haul than three. That is why it is sort of, to

defeat these top guys, so consistent. Top four with Rafa not

here. Tough enough to get a set. Two, more so! But three!? Few and

far between have upset the top players. Over the last ten years,

record has been scary. Novak, won 30 straight matches! Laver, Federer,

couldn't do it. Scary. Think about the other guys. Zero exactly quick

thinking. That was good hustle from Murray. Get that ball above the net,

nice options. Easier. Going to start peppering that

forehand, using the slice to open the court up. Deuce in particular.

By cystic that he is going to start working Lu's forehand more. He is

aggressive, but does not finish many points, with the volley. What he'll

do... Hit those balls, drove Roddick crazy, Fedrerer, deliberately short.

Forcing you to make the decision, getting them in on your terms.

Second tour level event of the year. Lost at Paris. Not choosing the

opponent well. Djokovic. Bad draw. Same as Ward days ago. Murray broken

sweat himself. Ready to step it up. Does not want to get a set down

against Lu and I presume that he is going to stand closer, attacked the

second serve. Lu, definitely more confident, at

least to me, using that system. But Murray, student of the game, knows

that all too well. Super shot. Murray is going to

challenge. Caught the back of the line? Murray just checking the ball.

White stuff on it. Not much though. That's the one. You could see this

coming. For him, safe. He can be aggressive. Spinning from Lu. Tough

to handle. Almost inside out backhand. Where's his first serve?

Murray, after the second. First "come on" from Murray! First

break point. Big serve. 124mph. Good time to save

one break point. Longest rally by a country mile!

This ball, Lu has to move for. Tries the drop shot. It was not a good

decision. If you went back, checked, how many times you'd hold against

Murray when you hit one of six first serves... Minuscule.

Super play from Murray. Recognised, quickly, Lu is aggressive but

doesn't want to come to the net. Bring him in on Andy's terms.

Rebounded nicely from the sluggish start. That is beautiful. Even by

her standards, -- his standards, that was special. Turn was

excellent. Approach as well. Hand it to him. Move on.

Challenge. Lu's not moving? Indeed so!

Another bit of luck! It is beautiful, for everybody the sun is

out, except for the server! Causing some complications. Move the ball

toss slightly. So... Murray ahead 4-3. Certainly

seems to weathered the storm after have Lu's impressive start. But

Muguruza down to Cepelova, 124 in the world, but has a habit of giant

killings. Beat Halep and Serena Williams. Two break points to

Muguruza but back to centre. It is going better, for Andy Murray. The

other thing is that the top guys do, they can taste the opponent, in this

case Lu, as it turns out he's sharp. Not necessarily going to the

weakness, straightaway, using the bag of tricks. As the set

progressed, he saw that he had to employ something different, he let

it slip. Done so. Rebounded. Before up to Lu to see what he's made of.

Subtle adjustments. Move forward? New balls. That should give more pop

to the serve. Mistakes continue to come from that

forehand. It is a problem with the sun. But

Lu's serve completely off. Better pull it together. 42% first serves

in. A whole lot better than that after the first service games.

Suddenly, very different match. Points for a second successive

break. Four games in a row before Murray

and a feeling that the air has gone out of the tire a bit. Murray made

the adjustment he needed and lifted up his level. And Lu panicked,

understandably in the way, because he feels he is out of his comfort

zone. They do not step it up too often

like this on the Challenger circuit. Right now Lu looks a little lost.

Murray didn't read that at all. The momentum has shifted obviously

dramatically here. He has just got to enjoy the moment. He may never be

here again. That was a smart serve, sweet effort

by Lu, but Murray just covered. More animated now. And Lord of the

head. He must be playing well, Murray. -- ignored.

If you do not hit your sports, they are going to come back at you. It

was a good return by Lu. It is better when he takes the air

out of it and lowers the miles per hour.

Murray changing the point of attack. Not close. It is a big step from

Murray to take. It looked like his balance was a little bit off as he

struck that ball up the line. Super, much-needed. This is how Lu

started out on points like this. A couple of shouts of come on from

Murray, but he was rather gifted that. It was a tough shot, having

hit that ball of the return. The return had some serious mustard on

it. Murray could fight it off. Again the backhand does the trick.

And he has got another chance to break back. An aggressive approach.

It was a slightly better drop shot, but very risky. We know earlier in

the tournament that Lu was desperate to get up there before the ball

started dropping below the net. APPLAUSE

It took 38 minutes. That he has come through a dodgy

patch to take it, 6-3. Not much expression from Lendl, but you would

never expect it. Never want to express himself a whole lot, and

particularly as a coach. He would show some emotion at times over the

years. He actually came on Tuesday at Queen's. The relationship they

had in the past has been so comfortable and productive he was

able to walk again right at the beginning of that event. The

tournament before London, he was able to take charge. And it was

super at Queen's. Your man, Milos Raonic, was fantastic. The first

hour was wonderful for him and Murray just raised it. You talked

about raising the game. Exactly, he is able to do something that very

few people are able to do, it is about finding that extra gear. Milos

Raonic hits his service as hard as anyone ever has, but Murray ended up

breaking him and stepping it up and sensing the moment when he had the

opportunity to take advantage. That is the great skill. This is

obviously a different situation. You can sense the vulnerability of Lu

seating end. Murray jumped on it. There is not a whole lot he can do

different. What hurt him in the first set was

the first serve percentage. If you were advising him, maybe take that

little bit off the first serve and get the percentage higher.

Of course that is what he did on that point and it didn't work.

Murray is one of the best returners in the history of the sport. You

will not get many of them back. Murray is so smart because he sent

his attention. You can feel his confidence is leaving his body.

Murray senses his attention. It is so smart. Go for more. And even more

destabilising because he is doing it on the backhand of Lu which has been

one of his best shots. That is a thing of beauty. That is

six games in a row for Murray from 3-1 down. At this level you cannot

give a guy like Murray another chance like that. It is amazing how

quickly and how sharply he does it. You just witnessed in the last 15-20

minutes how brilliant a tactician Murray is in some ways. He is

formidable because he can adjust. I would like to see Lu coming

forward. That is something he has got to try.

Full pelt and still with the skill to make it.

An absolutely fantastic point. Lu played a fantastic point and he did

not win it. This guy is an athlete big-time.

He covered the court as well as anyone. Actually, I'd take that

back. He plays offence and defence, the number one seed here, the holder

of all four Grand Slams. Novak Djokovic. 47 years since that has

happened. He has just taken Lu completely out of this. Lu had the

best start he could possibly imagine.

He just gets better and better. Djokovic is obviously going for that

calendar Grand Slam. Do you think Murray's best chance of stopping him

is here? I believe so. I think the variety of shot that he uses, that

slides in particular, is most effective on this court. -- slice.

It looks like a Murray and Djokovic final. A lot of guys are trying to

step up and close the gap and make a run of their own.

That is well handled. Roger Federer yesterday hit that shot about a

dozen times. It shows he hasn't gone away. Why would anyone possibly want

to go away from this court? I couldn't even imagine the

possibility. But when you have lost seven games

in a row it must hurt and some people react better than others.

Well, for a moment Lu has broken the spell. After seven consecutive

losing games he gets one. SUE BARKER: Murray is still up a break

of serve in this second set. We will be right back with it. Bernard

Tomic, the 19th seed, he has come through in four sets. He had a

chance to finish it off in the third set and lost the tie-break 8-6. He

notes plays Roberto Bautista Agut. But sad news to

report, Bencic has been struggling with an injured left wrist and at a

set down and a break down she decided to call it a day, telling

the umpire she could not continue. Her opponent was ranked 225 is round

through to the third round. Bencic is the third seed through so far.

A lot of drama between Jana Cepelova and Garbine Muguruza. You can see

that match on the red button. One thing that Murray has an ability

to do now is to kill of matches which is something he did not have

before. His attention tended to drift.

You do not need to look any further than Roland Garros where the 25

sets, in the first couple of rounds, may have cost him because he looked

pretty exhausted in the finals when he had to rise to that occasion and

deal with Novak Djokovic. The more energy he can keep in reserve, the

better for him. UMPIRE: Challenge, the call was out.

Murray was quick to challenge. And right.

You want to hit a part of the line if you can as a serve. The inside

would be fine, outside would be better.

When Murray hits through a couple of ground shots it seems as if they are

getting faster. Taking the pace of it, now he is stepping it up again.

Oh, wonderful! I always felt he had great hands. He has got a great feel

for the ball and how much to put on and have far to tip the racket back

in that situation. He could be a tremendous volley. He just does not

do it that often. I think that would be a nice added asset for him. Why

do you go and tell Lendl that? No. That is great for Murray. That is

the second time Lu has messed up a point like that. Don't expect Murray

to give up on something. That was a bit of a bonehead move

from Lu. It will be tough to get out of this game.

That was a gorgeous rally. It really did not come up at all. He was not

sure that the court would count, that is why he wanted to talk to the

umpire. But it did. He is still mad about that forehand

at 15-40 that he missed, the passing shot.

Well it looked as if Lu was going out of the second set but fought

back. Still a break down. To give him credit, caught with his pants

down but came back! It is one thing, to be outplayed but then when you

beat yourself... We can take a look, add the placement, of Murray's

serve. Not doing an awful lot wrong. Probably because this guy is not

particularly tall. Not going to be a lot, on the deuce spot. Even if he

gets, in, court opens up. And getting nothing from the backhand.

He has got Lu where he wants him. Would have preferred the insurance,

from the double break. He has got some belief, more importantly. An

eventful first hour. Move to the second. A third?

Lu looking to move forward a little. That's helping. Going with the flow.

Not overthinking. Much better drop shot. Lu needs to

stay closer at the second serve. Caught too far to move behind the

baseline. Murray sees that. Calls up the drop shot.

Yes. It all started with that return. Cut the angle off. Good job.

More difficult smash and he makes it!

But it was a beautifully delivered hand from Murray. That was

tremendous. But Lu was scrambling, to get into position. Couldn't do

it. A light appearing here for the guy

from Chinese Taipei. Same again. Lu just did not latch

onto that serve. 78mph. Just go for it. And that was a safe return. But,

try that at home! Not easy to pull that off.

Left the door open but slammed it shut!

He can do so much with this shot. Hit through, slice, come over,

angle. You just do not know what's coming. Unsettling, for the

opponent. The power of that double hander. It

is extremely difficult, to hit it as hard as Murray, hit it back up the

line. That's why that ball sailed. Looks like Lu if the -- after the

elbow surgery has kept up the road work.

Wouldn't you know it! Murray rubbing salt in the wound. Couldn't go for

that. You'd never pull a trick like that! Couldn't hit that many balls

in, in a row! Here it comes again... Torture.

Threw a pie in his face! Just rub it in!

Tiredness probably brought that about. Weary looking.

Murray really securing the second set.

Drop shots, worth their weight in gold. Physically, mentally. Torture

for Lu. You have to admire the effort they put in, to get the

fitness necessary. Not too shabby now. But just think about,

endurance. Best of five. Sprint like speed. So critical in a tennis

match. And you also have to recover, fast. Simple as that. By the end of

the game, we were gasping! Trying to help him get air! Mrs Murray. Being

tempted! Not that time. Must be happy. Things are going well. New

balls, finish the set off. Cracking down those serves. 128.

Consistently over 125. Had a chance there. Down the line.

So... Two set points for a two set lead.

Steady as she goes. Murray, two sets to the good. Murray, in control.

We'll be back. But we are going to go to a story, unfolding on court

17, Viktor Troicki, unhappy, he thought that was out, umpire over

ruled it, that has given the Spaniard match point. No white on

it. Look at it! What! No white on the ball. He says it didn't clip the

line. Worst umpire ever in the world! What are you doing? He

believed it was out. That has given the Spaniard, match point. 5-3,

fifth and final set. Goes out. Ramos-Vinolas goes through. But

Viktor Troicki has not finished. Do you know what you did! Do you know

what you did! You are horrible! What are you doing! This was going on,

for some time. He went to the referee's office. I think we're

going to hear some more from Viktor Troicki. But we can go back to

Centre Court. And we have got just the man to comment. Solved the

problem... Disgraceful behaviour? By the umpire, yes! For over ruling! I

suppose they did not have challenge on that court. Should have it on all

courts. You would think that the money would be around, to do that.

He likes boxing, Murray. Giving this guy body blows. Weary, Lu. The

breaking his will as we speak. Bat such -- that is such a good shot.

Three break points. To kick-start set three.

Remember, if you were here at the beginning, 4pm or so, warm up

happening, Lu started great. Hit the ball well, cleanly. 3-1, now he is,

understandably, not idea what to do. He went from their happiest man to

what looks like... Finding a way to get out of here. And it is getting

terribly one sided. This level, Lu, you would think he'd

make one more attempt to lift himself emotionally.

Seen plenty of those! Give Federer a call! Gorgeous play from Murray.

Got all the answers! Painful to watch for Lu now. From the

challenger level to stratosphere! Won 15 of his last 16 grass court

matches, Lu. Wouldn't know it. Great defence again. Murray

combining his defensive skills, movement.

With offensive play. Drop shot has beffudled Lu. Mixing up his game so

well. How good is that? What a stretch

that was! Lendl couldn't have done that! Whisper it! Pretty good ball

Lu struck. Sliced, stayed low. Murray down dutifully.

Put me out my misery! That is a shot, the offensive looking

forehand, Lendl has been working on with Andy for a while. White flag

coming here? I give up! He's starting to fray big time. You

can understand that. I had a feeling, the last time I played

here, and it was against Agassi, I thought that the matter how hard I

hit he could return. That is a bad feeling. This is one of drop shots.

The the key to me, baseline in. Played needs to be moving back,

moving, that is a good position to have some options. Further back you

are, longer you have to travel. Nearly a smile there! Not a smile

now, don't know when there would be! Possibly the end of the competition,

getting the trophy. So it is not just the man, tactics as well?

Always exceedingly well prepared. And make no mistake, Murray has been

playing well, this has not, out of nowhere, this is just the icing on

the cake, deal with Novak a little bit. I remember that book, About

You, Rage for Perfection. Murray has that. He does. And some other guys

out there. Trying to catch that man at the top of the mountain. And

Murray, the closest. By some way. You do not want to be playing Murray

right now! The only time I have seen him smile

on a tennis court is when he hit Lendl in an exhibition match.

He is on another role now, seven games in a row again.

It looks like it is going to be short, but it has been very sweet.

That is in. Maybe somebody could tell Lu that there is a challenger

next week somewhere. Get his confidence back after this beating.

They might as well just shake hands now. It is staggeringly good. A

treat for the 15,000 inside here. A good day. A great performance from

Murray. I am surprised he missed it. Me as

well. Well, he deserves again, though. He

has to get into the minor leagues to work his way back up into the

rankings. He deserves a couple of olds.

So, just the icing on the cake really. And there has been no hint

of a letup. When he hit the front he just got better and better. Well, it

is nice to see spectacular athletes playing their best, rising to the

occasion. Have you seen that? His wedding ring. I have one around my

neck. It must be precarious if he has to change shoes. I hope he does

not have to change shoes too often. We used to change them pretty

frequently. It would be careless to lose it like that, wouldn't it? I

used to wear my ring and it felt like it on the grip. You wore it on

the left-hand and you could feel it. I had not thought of putting it on

my speaker! -- shoes. He is getting a taste of his own

medicine. It was a pretty tough shot to win that point.

126. Somebody is getting booed for dropping the ball. Finally we are

there. So, Murray is one game away. It is

difficult sometimes when matches are so one-sided. How would you assess

Murray's performance? He started slowly, Lu was on fire. He just rose

to the occasion. It is pretty hard for anyone in the

Murray can not to be feeling good does now. Also we have to mention he

is conserving energy. I wonder if Lendl will congratulate him.

That had some serious velocity on it. So, after an hour and 39 minutes

it is match point. You know when people are amazed that

you miss. People want to see him finish in spectacular style. It has

been a spectacular performance. UMPIRE: Game, set and match, Murray.

It was a glittering show, a tour de force from Andy Murray. 3-1 down in

the opening set and he dropped to just three more games.

SUE BARKER: What a wonderful performance from Andy Murray, that

break of serve in the opening set, but then it was all straightforward.

He goes through to the third round at Wimbledon to face John Millman

who put out a seat today, then why appear. Wonderful scenes on Centre

Court and no one will be going anywhere because Johanna Konta will

be on court. A lot to look forward to so far today. We have lost 15

seeds on day four and if there is more drama to come, you will be able

to find out about it over on BBC Two. So, Lu leaves Centre Court, but

he certainly started well and he certainly gave Murray something to

worry about, but Murray well have a huge cheer. He marches on. He will

sign a few autographs. We will have to lead BBC One, and we will hear

from the British number one on BBC Two because we are on air their

until at least 7:30pm tonight. Everybody is waiting for an

autograph from their hero who has given as so many great moments on

Centre Court. So, Britain's number one man is leaving Centre Court and

Britain's number one woman is about to come on. Johanna Konta is playing

Eugenie Bouchard of Canada, a former runner up. If you want to continue

watching the tennis, switch over an hour to BBC Two. For now, though,

goodbye.