Wimbledon 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Women’s singles semi-finals on TODAY, Novak Djokovic THROUGH to last 4 – latest updates
THE final week of Wimbledon has gotten off to a thriller - and the SW19 tournament has been nothing short of superb.
Novak Djokovic has received a bye into the semi-final after opponent Alex de Minaur pulled out.
The Serbian will take on Lorenzo Musetti tomorrow in a huge last 4 clash on Centre Court.
Today will see the women's singles semi-finals take place at Wimbledon with Donna Vekic taking on Jasmine Paolini before Barbora Krejcikova vs Elena Rybakina.
- Start time: Play underway from 1pm
- TV channel/ live stream: BBC/ BBC iPlayer
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Semi-final draw
Here are how the semi-finals in the men's and women's singles are shaping up after Tuesday's action.
Men's singles:
- Daniil Medvedev vs Carlos Alcaraz
- Musetti/Fritz vs De Minaur/Djokovic
Women's singles:
- Ostapenko/Krejcikova vs Rybakina/Svitolina
- Donna Vekic vs Jasmine Paolini
Medvedev 'happy' to advance
Daniil Medvedev will face Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the men's singles after beating Jannik Sinner in a five-set thriller.
The fifth seed had lost his previous five meetings with the Italian.
Speaking after the match, Medvedev admitted: "I knew if I wanted to beat Jannik it needs to be a tough match.
"I'm really happy to win, really happy with my game and looking forward."
Alcaraz 'believes' in himself
Carlos Alcaraz overcame losing the first set to beat Tommy Paul at SW19 on Tuesday.
Explaining how he dealt with the setback, he said: "When I lost the first set it was difficult. But I knew it's a really long journey so I had to stay there.
"If I'm struggling and the opponent is playing great tennis, I believe I'll be able to come back and find solutions - I believe in myself the whole time."
Alcaraz to face 'great player'
Carlos Alcaraz has hailed Daniil Medvedev ahead of their Wimbledon semi-final on Friday.
Following his win over Tommy Paul, the Spaniard said: "Daniil's a really great player. It's the same semi-final as last year so hopefully I'm going to get the same result.
"He just won against Sinner, the best player right now, so he's in really good shape and I have to play my best.
"I have to believe in myself and try to keep going. It's going to be difficult but I'm going to enjoy it."
Wednesday's quarter-finals
Men's singles:
- Lorenzo Musetti vs Taylor Fritz
- Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic
Women's singles:
- Jelena Ostapenko vs Barbora Krejcikova
- ELena Rybakina vs Elina Svitolina
Today's results
Men's singles:
- Carlos Alcaraz bt Tommy Paul 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2
- Daniil Medvedev bt Jannik Sinner 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-3
Women's singles:
- Jasmine Paolini bt Emma Navarro 6-2, 6-1
- Donna Vekic bt Lulu Sun 5-7, 6-4, 6-1
Paolini beats Navarro
Jasmine Paolini has beaten Emma Navarro on Centre Court to book her place in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
The seventh seed Italian breezed through in straight sets, winning 6-2, 6-1 at SW19.
Faolini will take on Croatia's Donna Vekic in the last four on Thursday.
Alcaraz through to last four
Carlos Alcaraz is into the semi-finals at Wimbledon after beating Tommy Paul in four sets.
The reigning champion came from behind to advance 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 on Court Number One.
Alcaraz will face Daniil Medvedev in the last four on Friday.
Alcaraz into the lead
Carlos Alcaraz leads his Wimbledon quarter-final against Tommy Paul 2-1.
The Spaniard won the third set on Court Number One 6-2 to move ahead against the 12th seed.
Sinner out
Number one seed Jannik Sinner has been knocked out of the Wimbledon men's singles.
The Italian fell to a five-set defeat to fifth seed Daniil Medvedev on Centre Court in their quarter-final clash.
Medvedev advanced after taking the match 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-3.
He will face either Carlos Alcaraz or Tommy Paul in the semi-finals on Friday.
Alcaraz levels up
Carlos Alcaraz has levelled his Wimbledon quarter-final against Tommy Paul.
The defending champion took the second set 6-4 to pull level with his American opponent.
Paul had won the opening set 7-5 on Court Number One.
Paul wins first set
Tommy Paul has won the first set against Carlos Alcaraz.
The American took the opening set by seven games to five.
Sinner looking good
After his earlier illness worries, Jannik Sinner is looking back to his best.
He has already broken Daniil Medvedev twice in the fourth set and is leading five games to one.
Paul closing in on set
Tommy Paul is closing in on a first-set win over Carlos Alcaraz.
The American is 5-4 up in this mega opening set, which has seen the players put their all into it.
Medvedev takes third set
Medvedev is in control now against Sinner as he has won the third set by seven games to six.
They had to go to a tie-breaker but the Russian ace came up trumps.
Medvedev won the tie-breaker 7-4.
Sinner fighting back
Janik Sinner has fought back against Daniil Medvedev in the third set to 5-5 now.
Reminder it is currently one set each in this tense quarter-final clash.
Alcaraz v Paul - update
It is 3-2 to Tommy Paul on Court 1.
It is the Spaniard's serve so he will be hoping to tie up the set.
Sinner v Medvedev - update
After the drama of the past few minutes we're back to the game. As a recap, it's currently 1 set all and 3 games to 2 to Medvedev in the third set.
and he's back ...
Sinner is back on court. Not sure what's happened. Let's see if we can get an update. No, it's back to the game. If we hear anything we'll let you know!
Still no sign of Sinner ... but Sir Cliff Richard is there
The umpire on the centre court has a walky talky in his hand awaiting updates and there are murmurs from the crowd on centre court. Sinner is yet to re-emerge. Still, it gives the BBC time to focus on the celebs watching today - Sir Cliff Richard is there, as is Sienna Miller. Over on court one, Alcaraz and Paul are just getting underway.
Sinner leaves the court ...
Not sure what's going on, but Sinner has left the court. We'll keep you updated as soon as we know what's going on. Very unusual turn of events. Meanwhile, Medvedev is still on court and looks quite relaxed.
Physio called to court ...
The physiotherapist has been called to the court to assess Sinner; have to say, the Italian doesn't look too well.
Meanwhile, over on court one ...
On court one we now wait for the men’s defending champion Carlos Alcaraz who will compete against the American Tommy Paul. We aren’t short of top matches today, are we.
Medvedev takes second set
Medvedev's effective back hand wins him another point in the first game of the third set, but the Sinner strikes back. 40-15 to the Italian, and another point. Sinner wins. All to play for.
Sinner v Medvedev - update
It's still 1 set to 0 in favour of Sinner but the Russian leads 5-3 in the second set.