Wimbledon LIVE: Cameron Norrie joins Heather Watson in fourth round after impressive Novak Djokovic win

Cameron Norrie joined Heather Watson in reaching the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time on another successful day for the home players at Wimbledon, while Novak Djokovic continued his impressive title defence.

Earlier, Watson overcame Kaja Juvan in straight sets to finally get into the second week of a major on her 43rd grand slam appearance. The 30-year-old wrapped up a confident 7-6 6-2 victory.

Norrie then built on Watson’s breakthrough by thrashing Steve Johnson 6-4 6-1 6-0 on Centre Court. The draw has opened up nicely for the British No 1, who faces Tommy Paul next in the last 16.

Elsewhere, six-time champion Djokovic continued his supreme form at the Championships with a 6-0 6-3 6-4 drubbing of Miomir Kecmanovic in an all-Serbian contest on Centre Court. Carlos Alcaraz also through after beating Oscar Otte but Maria Sakkari and Angelique Kerber both crashed out.

Relive all the action from day five, including reaction and analysis from the All England Club

Wimbledon 2022 Day 5 updates

• Heather Watson beats Kaja Juvan to reach fourth round at a slam for first time

• Cameron Norrie then joins Watson by also reaching the fourth round for first time

• Novak Djokovic into second week with win over fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic

• Frances Tiafoe and Jelena Ostapenko among early winners on the grounds

Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-1 6-0 Steve Johnson - Game, set and match!

19:25 , Jamie Braidwood

“It feels really good to do it here and do it at my home slam. It feels great to get into the second week. It was less stressful than the last match (five sets against Jaume Munar). I’m really enjoying playing and improving. My team and I all have the same goals but we want to keep going and tick all the boxes.”

Norrie is then asked if he’s ready, after becoming the first British male since Andy Murray in 2017 to reach the fourth round.

“I’m as ready as I can be. I’m training as hard as I can. I’ve peaked at the right time. I’m moving well and ready.”

Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-1 6-0 Steve Johnson - Game, set and match!

19:21 , Jamie Braidwood

Norrie gets a big ovation as he aces to set up three match points. Brilliant forehand down the line from Norrie and he tucks away the volley at the net to wrap up an impressive victory.

He’s through to the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time in his career, and what a performance that was to do so.

*Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-1 5-0 Steve Johnson

19:18 , Jamie Braidwood

“Come on Steve, we don’t want to go home!” is the cry from a punter on Centre. Norrie threatening to wrap up this match in under two hours.

Johnson replies with an ace as he tries to fight off the relentless Norrie, who continues to buzz around and chase down every ball.

Norrie wins another point he has no right to, scooping up the backhand slice on the baseline. Johnson completely throws in the towel with a double fault.

Norrie moves one game away.

Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-1 4-0 Steve Johnson*

19:12 , Jamie Braidwood

Norrie with his second ace of the match wraps up a hold to love. Johnson can’t wait to get out of here now.

“Norrie, Norrie, Norrie, oi, oi, oi” has become the chant of Centre Court.

*Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-1 3-0 Steve Johnson

19:09 , Jamie Braidwood

Johnson is fed up with the sight of Norrie, who is returning every ball and puts away the forehand winner at the net to move 30-40.

Such brilliant defence again from Norrie. Johnson just can’t get through and when he drops Johnson at the net, the American is unable to pick up the volley.

Double break secured and this match is being wrapped up in double quick time.

Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-1 2-0 Steve Johnson*

19:06 , Jamie Braidwood

Another service game is quickly rattled out by Norrie. Out of the last 11 games, Norrie has won 10 of them...

*Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-1 1-0 Steve Johnson - Norrie breaks

19:03 , Jamie Braidwood

Norrie stays on the attack, whipping a couple of lovely winners past Johnson on deuce to get back to break point. The American’s serve gets him out of danger, but on another break point Norrie’s defence is outstanding! Even when Johnson crushes the ball into the corners Norrie is there with the reply. Johnson eventually goes long and Norrie does get the break he was pushing for.

Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-1 0-0 Steve Johnson

18:57 , Jamie Braidwood

Johnson has his back right up against the wall here, even more so after an error sees him face 0-30. Two winners from Johnson down the line help but he then digs out a forehand that clears the line.

Break point, but Johnson follows in a big forehand to put away the ball at the net.

Norrie then with a massive shank on Johnson’s serve. It rockets into the air and lands out.

Norrie then whips a lovely forehand winner off the short ball from Johnson to get back to deuce.

Johnson replies with a winner of his own - before Norrie produces a stunning piece of defence to deny him!

Norrie had no right to win that point after Johnson deployed the lob, but Norrie scooped up the backhand from the baseline and Johnson eventually netted!

Another break point - Norrie goes searching for the clean winner down the line but it’s a fraction wide.

Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-1 Steve Johnson* - Norrie wins the second set!

18:47 , Jamie Braidwood

Another winner from Norrie (his total has been rising all match and now stands at 16). Two loose shots from Johnson on the backhand and then forehand sides bring up two set points for the Briton.

He has the chance to put it away on the backhand down the line but stretches too far. But Johnson then floats one long on the next point and Norrie has the second set all wrapped up.

That was very convincing.

*Cameron Norrie 6-4 5-1 Steve Johnson - Norrie breaks!

18:43 , Jamie Braidwood

Brilliant from Norrie! He skelps a reverse forehand winner on the run to bring up three break points - but Johnson responds with a forehand drive winner down the line. Norrie nets on the forehand from the Johnson serve but another break point comes up as Johnson slices long, with the American shaking his head.

Clean winner from Norrie! He attacks the Johnson serve and dispatches the forehand down the line.

Norrie has moved through the gears here.

Cameron Norrie 6-4 4-1 Steve Johnson*

18:38 , Jamie Braidwood

But then, Johnson flashes the backhand winner crosscourt and Norrie nets on the low backhand, and there’s pressure on the serve at 15-30.

Johnson groans as he sends the forehand long but there’s another error from Norrie on the backhand side, again into the net.

“Mon!” says Norrie after good aggresive play sees Johnson net under pressure on the backhand side. Norrie stays positive and puts away the forehand winner, before Johnson nets as Norrie again comes forward.

Very nice hold from the No 9 seed.

*Cameron Norrie 6-4 3-1 Steve Johnson

18:34 , Jamie Braidwood

Johnson stems the bleeding with an ace out wide to hold. The match statistics show that Norrie isn’t really dominating in any area of the game, but he’s grinding Johnson down and a fourth round spot looks to be within reach.

Cameron Norrie 6-4 3-0 Steve Johnson*

18:29 , Jamie Braidwood

Norrie rattles out the game to the love and this is very comfortable indeed all of a sudden. Five games in a row for Norrie.

*Cameron Norrie 6-4 2-0 Steve Johnson - Norrie breaks!

18:25 , Jamie Braidwood

Norrie snaps a fine backhand into the feet of Johnson and the American then double faults to bring up 30-30.

Johnson paints the line with an ace down the middle - but another double fault from Johnson means it deuce.

Johnson frames a forehand and suddenly it’s break point. Johnson catches the line with a second serve and Norrie can’t keep his forehand crosscourt in play.

Deuce. Johnson again can’t deal with the forehand down low and into his feet - and there’s break point Norrie.

Norrie clips the baseline and senses his chance to move forward, before putting away the backhand volley! Johnson can’t get down to pick it up and the British No 1 gets the opening break

Cameron Norrie 6-4 1-0 Steve Johnson*

18:20 , Jamie Braidwood

Johnson flashes a beauty of a one-handed backhand past Norrie, who replies with a winner of his own. Norrie picks up a slice from Johnson out wide but the American slams the winner onto the line to get back to deuce.

Solid from Johnson to slice Norrie into the forehand error, which finds the net. The ball sits up well for Johnson on the forehand drive but Norrie puts it into his feet as he approached the net and Johnson can’t pick it up!

Break point saved. Johnson is aggressive again on the return and although the defence from Norrie is strong, Johnson picks out the forehand winner.

Another break point. But Johnson nets on the Norrie serve and the chance goes begging. Another backhand from Johnson finds the net.

Winner from Norrie! He puts the backhand pass behind Johnson and that’s a nice hold.

*Cameron Norrie 6-4 Steve Johnson - Norrie breaks to take the opening set!

18:12 , Jamie Braidwood

Norrie comes into the net on 15-15 and the lob from Johnson goes long. A chance at 15-30.

This time Johnson follows in his serve but the backhand pass from Norrie is a bullet, Johnson just about gets a racket onto it but Norrie is there to put away the forehand winner!

Two set points. Norrie nets down low on the backhand before Johnson is close to the ace out wide.

Second serve. Johnson looks to contain Norrie with a series of slices, Norrie stays patient and when Johnson draws him in with the drop shot, Norrie reaches it and nudges the backhand winner to take the set!

Strange decision there from Johnson, who folds at the crucial time.

Cameron Norrie 5-4 Steve Johnson*

18:07 , Jamie Braidwood

A limp looking forehand from Norrie into the middle of the net sets up a tricky point at 0-30. Two great serves from Norrie, though, both the middle and Johnson can’t reply on either.

The backhand slice off another Norrie serve from Johnson goes wide and Norrie’s fourth first serve in a row sees him take control of the rally and Johnson nets.

Good escape from Norrie.

*Cameron Norrie 4-4 Steve Johnson

18:03 , Jamie Braidwood

That’s tidy from Johnson to step into the net and control the backhand volley winner into the corner at 0-15. Norrie then nets on the backhand but Johnson jerks a forehand long inside the baseline.

30-30. but a bullet from Johnson is put long by Norrie. The double fault from Johnson keeps the pressure on and the Centre Court crowd sense a chance to break.

There are then groans as Norrie hooks a backhand wide and an ace from Johnson seals the hold.

Cameron Norrie 4-3 Steve Johnson*

17:58 , Jamie Braidwood

Norrie with a nice angled serve out wide, but it’s sandwiched in between two errors on the backhand side. Chance for Johnson, but he leaps into an inside out forehand from the baseline and it nets.

Winner from Norrie! He steps into the court and puts away the left-handed forehand onto the line. Another good serve out wide, but he can’t follow it up at the net.

Deuce. A longer rally from behind the baseline. Johnson goes long on the forehand.

Norrie trades a backhand with the American but the backhand this time from Johnson is long.

*Cameron Norrie 3-3 Steve Johnson

17:54 , Jamie Braidwood

Norrie has a chance at 0-30 after Johnson floats a backhand long of the baseline. The ace is welcomed but Norrie keeps the pressure on by driving his opponent back and forcing the error into the net.

Two break points. Norrie has a chance for the backhand pass but it creeps wide of the line! Norrie then goes long on the backhand volley as Johnson stays solid on the exchange.

Deuce. But two booming serves from the American later and the hold is secured.

Cameron Norrie 3-2 Steve Johnson*

17:48 , Jamie Braidwood

Johnson with the lovely backhand slice to open the Norrie service game, but the American then volleys wide at the net and Norrie’s serve lands down the middle.

Johnson goes at the Norrie backhand and the Briton nets to bring up 30-30.

A slice from Johnson almost catches out Norrie who clips the net and Johnson goes long as the ball sits up midcourt.

The serve from Norrie is hit wide by Johnson.

*Cameron Norrie 2-2 Steve Johnson

17:45 , Jamie Braidwood

Johnson screws a forehand wide to offer Norrie a look at 15-30. Great hustle from Norrie! He stays in the point with a lob that catches the baseline, before working his way into it and pressuring Johnson by coming into the net. Johnson stretches fo the backhand pass but it’s wide!

15-40 and an early chance. Norrie goes long off the serve on the first break point, before he again shovels a forehand long off the Johnson serve.

Deuce. Another good serve from Johnson out wide to the Norrie backhand.

Ace from Johnson. Solid escape.

Cameron Norrie 2-1 Steve Johnson*

17:39 , Jamie Braidwood

Norrie whips his left-handed forehand for a winner down the line before Johnson gets a fortunate break off the net cord. The blocked return from Johnson drifts long before Johnson tucks away the backhand winner off Norrie’s second serve.

40-30, but Norrie gets the hold as Johnson puts his return into the net on the backhand side.

*Cameron Norrie 1-1 Steve Johnson

17:36 , Jamie Braidwood

Steve ‘Stevie’ Johnson opens his service game by crushing his first forehand winner past Norrie, followed by an ace.

Norrie goes long on the backhand but does well to push Johnson into the backhand corner and put away the volley at the net.

But Johnson holds with a serve out wide as Norrie can only frame it.

Cameron Norrie 1-0 Steve Johnson*

17:33 , Jamie Braidwood

Norrie will balls in hand will open this match on serve in front of the Royal Box. It’s turned into a chilly evening and the sparse crowd in Centre does not help, although that should fill following the end of the Novak Djokovic match.

Norrie gets on the board as he outlasts Johnson in a couple of early exchanges, the American slicing long and then into the net. A forehand into the net from Johnson at midcourt seals the opening hold for the British No 1.

*denotes next server

Wimbledon: Heather Watson reaches fourth round at a slam for first time

17:22 , Alex Pattle

A reminder of today’s most notable result...

Jamie Braidwood with the report from SW19:

Heather Watson reaches Wimbledon fourth round with steely win over Kaja Juvan

Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie vs Steve Johnson

17:14 , Alex Pattle

Next up, Britain’s men’s No 1 Cameron Norrie will be in action!

He takes on Steve Johnson on Centre Court.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 6-4 Miomir Kecmanovic

17:11 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic: “I feel like I started strong with a lot of intensity, a lot of focus.

“I know Miomir well, having trained together.

“Hopefully I will get to play many more times on the Centre Court of the biggest tournament [in tennis].

“I’m proud of the consistency at this level.”

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 6-4 Miomir Kecmanovic

17:07 , Alex Pattle

Some great hitting from Kecmanovic! He produces a backhand winner down the line to cap off a fine point. The pressure actually seems to be off... 0-15.

Now he slices a backhand just long, however, to lose a long point. 15-15.

Djokovic now pushes back his compatriot with a well-judged backhand, and Kecmanovic hits his reply into the tramlines. 30-15.

Another miss from Kecmanovic, and Djokovic has two match points...

He takes the first! The champion progresses in straight sets!

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 5-4 Miomir Kecmanovic

17:02 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic briefly quells Kecmanovic’s momentum by moving to 0-30, though he then sends a forehand return of serve goes high into the net. 30-15.

Now it’s 30-0 as Djokovic misses needlessly on his forehand, with the whole court to aim into!

Kecmanovic then brings about game point... and Djokovic just misses with a forehand passing shot!

Kecmanovic holds for 5-4!

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 5-3 Miomir Kecmanovic*

17:00 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic eases to 30-0 but then puts a central forehand just long.

A series of powerful ground strokes from Kecmanovic lead Djokovic to miss with a backhand, and it’s 30-30.

Djokovic gets a backhand slice wrong, and now Kecmanovic has break point!

Now Djokovic puts a forehand into the net! There’s the break for Kecmanovic at long last!

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 5-2 Miomir Kecmanovic

16:56 , Alex Pattle

A flat, inside-out forehand finds the corner for Djokovic. 0-15.

Kecmanovic is constructing a point nicely until he clips a forehand drop shot into the net. 0-30.

The crowd tries to get behind him now, knowing that he’s on the verge of losing this contest... He has no luck as a backhand hits the tape and fails to drop over, though.

Three break points to Djokovic... who fails to convert the first as his compatriot steers him out wide, where Djokovic misses with a backhand.

A terrific inside-out forehand from Kecmanovic sends Djokovic sliding laterally, and again the champion misses off his backhand side.

Kecmanovic then seems to put a forehand just long, but he’ll challenge it...

It is long! There’s another break for Djokovic, who will serve for the match.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 4-2 Miomir Kecmanovic*

16:52 , Alex Pattle

An ace down the T makes it 15-0 to Djokovic. Now he propels one out wide for 30-0.

More effective serving from the champion, and he holds to love.

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 3-2 Miomir Kecmanovic

16:49 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic sends a ground shot into the tramlines. He challenges the call, but it confirms his miss.

Kecmanovic eases to 30-0, then 40-0.

He pushes Djokovic out wide with a serve, and though his follow-up comes on the stretch, it’s timed well enough to fly back across court, well out of Djokovic’s reach.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 3-1 Miomir Kecmanovic*

16:47 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic pulls a backhand into the net. 0-15. A sliced serve draws an error from Kecmanovic, though. 15-15.

Kecmanovic tries a drop volley, but it doesn’t fall short enough, and there’s Djokovic to comfortably pass his compatriot with a forehand. 30-15.

A big serve gives Djokovic two game points. He then finds the line with a kick serve, which is too troubling for Kecmanovic; he misses with his return, and Djokovic holds.

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 2-1 Miomir Kecmanovic

16:43 , Alex Pattle

Double-fault by Kecmanovic to start this game. 0-15.

Djokovic is forced into an awkward, crouching forehand return of serve, which pops up into the air... but he beats Kecmanovic with a backhand down the line on his next shot! It’s got perfect depth on it. 0-30.

Kecmanovic gets into the game at 15-30 but then skewers a backhand wide.

Kecmanovic saves the first of two break points as Djokovic’s return of a pacey serve goes long.

But the champion converts on his second attempt, beating Kecmanovic with a volleyed lob! Kecmanovic jumps and stretches, but he can’t get a racket on it.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 1-1 Miomir Kecmanovic*

16:39 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic slings a forehand winner across court! That’s sublime. 15-0.

He moves to 30-15 before long, then 40-15 with an ace out wide.

And there’s the hold, as Kecmanovic sends a forehand into the tramlines on a return of serve.

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 0-1 Miomir Kecmanovic

16:35 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic puts a forehand return of serve just wide. Deuce again.

Now Kecmanovic with a rapid ace out wide! His advantage.

He loses it with a long forehand but regains it with a cute drop-shot winner!

Finally Kecmanovic holds as Djokovic puts a forehand return wide!

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 Miomir Kecmanovic*

16:32 , Alex Pattle

Kecmanovic is brought into the net, but he draws in Djokovic, too. The champion doesn’t have much of an angle to work with, and his attempt at a forehand passing shot goes well wide. Advantage Kecmanovic.

Djokovic with a ruthless return, though, to put away his opponent’s fastest second serve of the match.

Kecmanovic gets his advantage back, but it’s soon gone again as Djokovic follows a terrific, volleyed backhand lob with an equally brilliant, half-volleyed drop shot. Deuce.

A competitive rally ends with Kecmanovic dumping a backhand into the net, and now it’s break point to Djokovic.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 Miomir Kecmanovic*

16:28 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic is forced to the back of the court, where he slings a lob high into the SW19 air... Kecmanovic watches it all the way, then slams home a smash. 15-0.

Djokovic gets to 15-15 but is then wrongfooted by a Kecmanovic forehand. 30-15.

Now it’s Djokovic’s turn to put away a smash, after a terrific approach shot. 30-30.

Another smash for Kecmanovic! Game point...

Djokovic saves it, however, with a deft drop shot after plenty of running around!

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-3 Miomir Kecmanovic*

16:23 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic eases to 40-0, but a well-angled backhand from Kecmanovic leads the champion to hit a backhand into the net.

A gorgeous lob by Djokovic seals the hold and the set, however!!

Kecmanovic didn’t even turn around to watch it land; he knew.

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 6-0 5-3 Miomir Kecmanovic

16:20 , Alex Pattle

Every Djokovic hold piles more pressure on Kecmanovic, who had to work so hard to win his last service game.

A winner for him makes it 15-0, but Djokovic responds with an inside-out forehand winner.

Kecmanovic is drawn towards the net, where he plays a lovely backhand volley for a winner. 30-15.

He misses on the backhand after a long rally, though, and it’s 30-30.

A nice exchange at the net, although Kecmanovic does let off Djokovic somewhat and ends up putting a reverse backhand smash just wide.

Djokovic slips on the next point, but his compatriot blasts an approach-shot forehand long at the same time. There’s the break.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 4-3 Miomir Kecmanovic*

16:15 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic requires two smashes to move to 15-0. He swiftly makes it 30-0.

Now he whips a forehand winner up the line after circling around the ball. 40-0.

A big serve sets up a brutal forehand winner for Djokovic, who holds to love again.

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 6-0 3-3 Miomir Kecmanovic

16:12 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic runs across court to play a backhand, which he puts a little long. Advantage Kecmanovic.

Djokovic takes a forehand early, curling it past Kecmanovic to restore parity.

Kecmanovic slices an approach shot, and Djokovic’s effort to pass him is wild and long.

Djokovic now crouches to play a backhand volley, lifting it into the tape!

Kecmanovic with a hard-fought hold!

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 3-2 Miomir Kecmanovic*

16:09 , Alex Pattle

A battle of backhands somewhat inveitably ends in Djokovic’s favour. Advantage to the champion.

An awkward forehand by Djokovic floats long, though, and we’re back to deuce.

Now Kecmanovic drops a forehand into the net, and Djokovic has another break point.

Kecmanovic lets a lob go, and it lands *just* long! A good call from him. Deuce.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 3-2 Miomir Kecmanovic*

16:06 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic finds the inside tramline with a backhand return of serve. Kecmanovic then misses. 0-15.

Perfect depth from Kecmanovic on a ground stroke, and Djokovic hits long. He challenges his compatriot’s shot, but it had clipped the line!

Next time around, though, Kecmanovic does hit long. 15-30.

A lovely exchange at the net ends with Djokovic flicking a backhand just wide! Not sure why Kecmanovic chanced that by leaving it; he could have put it away with ease...

Now he brings up game point in any case, but this time he’s beaten at the net by Djokovic. 40-40.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 3-2 Miomir Kecmanovic*

16:01 , Alex Pattle

A string of strong crosscourt forehands from Djokovic, the last of which is a winner into the corner. 15-0.

Now Kecmanovic has no response to a serve from his compatriot. 30-0. Same again. 40-0.

A hold to love for Djokovic.

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 6-0 2-2 Miomir Kecmanovic

15:59 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic sends a return of serve into the net, and it’s another hold for Kecmanovic!

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 2-1 Miomir Kecmanovic*

15:58 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic hits a lovely cushioned, volleyed lob, but Kecmanovic gets to the ball and turns to whip a forehand winner just past the champion!

He then kicks a serve into the body of Djokovic, who hits long. 30-0.

Kecmanovic finds himself too close to the ball after a deep return of serve by Djokovic, however, and he shovels a backhand long.

Another error by Kecmanovic, and it’s 30-30.

A really competitive rally ends with Kecmanovic pummeling a forehand deep, and it lands just inside the baseline. Djokovic’s backhand then goes long!

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 2-1 Miomir Kecmanovic*

15:54 , Alex Pattle

Shot of the match! Djokovic whips a forehand into the corner, but Kecmanovic is there to sling his own forehand down the line... It beats Djokovic and lands deep for a winner! 0-15.

Pressure applied by Djokovic, though, and he draws an error for 15-15. Kecmanovic gets back in front, but again he’s pushed deep and makes an error. 30-30.

Djokovic drives a serve down the T, and his compatriot’s flailing backhand return floats well long.

Now an ace down the middle for Djokovic, and he holds serve.

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 6-0 1-1 Miomir Kecmanovic

15:50 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic puts a forehand high into the net. Advantage Kecmanovic.

Djokovic’s sliced backhand drop shot drifts wide! Kecmanovic holds serve and is on the board at last!

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 1-0 Miomir Kecmanovic*

15:48 , Alex Pattle

Kecmanovic with a fine one-two, his serve out wide followed by a whipped crosscourt forehand into the corner for a winner.

He hits the net on his next effort, though, and it’s 15-15.

It’s Djokovic’s turn to find the net, but Kecmanovic does so again, and it’s 30-30.

Another unforced error for Kecmanovic, whose forehand drops long, and it’s break point to Djokovic.

The former world No 1 hits his own forehand long, however, after a strong serve by Kecmanovic.

Huge serve now, and it’s advantage to Kecmanovic! He’s beaten up the line by a clinical backhand winner on the return of serve, though. Deuce.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 6-0 1-0 Miomir Kecmanovic*

15:44 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic challenges after a first serve that he believes should have been an ace, but it was *just* wide.

He soon falls 0-15 behind but quickly secures parity.

Djokovic then wrongfoots Kecmanovic with two forehands across court and into the corner, the second proving a winner for the reigning champion. 30-15.

Kecmanovic whips a forehand long, and Djokovic has two game points.

He seals the hold of serve on his first attempt, his volley on the stretch dropping over the net for an impressive winner.

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 6-0 Miomir Kecmanovic

15:39 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic slices a backhand right into the corner, and Kecmanovic’s return sets up the six-time champion for an easy put-away at the net. Kecmanovic then hits a double-fault, and it’s 0-30.

Djokovic just misses the inside tramline with a forehand. 15-30. Another miss by Nole, and it’s 30-30.

Kecmanovic drags a serve out wide, and Djokovic’s forehand return sails back across court and well wide.

Djokovic gets to deuce, however, with a fine forehand winner down the line!

A powerful serve leads Djokovic to shovel back a return, but it lands deep enough to trouble Kecmanovic, who hits long as a result. Advantage Djokovic.

Another miss from his compatriot, and Djokovic takes the first set 6-0! That took just 24 minutes...

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 5-0 Miomir Kecmanovic*

15:35 , Alex Pattle

Before this match, Ons Jabeur saw off Diane Perry 6-2 6-3 on Centre Court.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 5-0 Miomir Kecmanovic*

15:34 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic with another fairly comfortable hold of serve, and he leads 5-0.

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 4-0 Miomir Kecmanovic

15:30 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic moves to 0-15, before Kecmanovic pulls a rushed forehand into the tramlines.

His next forehand also finds the trams after hitting the tape. 0-30.

Djokovic stays put as Kecmanovic fires an inside-out forehand across court, meaning he’s in place for a backhand up the line. The defending champion just misses, though. 15-30.

Djokovic brings up two break points, however, moving to the net efficiently and drawing an error out of his compatriot.

And there’s the break again.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 3-0 Miomir Kecmanovic*

15:26 , Alex Pattle

Kecmanovic moves to 0-15 then cracks a couple of backhands, the latter flying up the line for a winner. Djokovic applauds! 0-30.

Djokovic sends a serve deep, then launches a forehand into the corner. He chases it, following it with a deft, jumping backhand volley. Kecmanovic does so well to get to the ball, and his flicked return draws a miss out of Djokovic! 15-30.

Kecmanovic then brings up two break points, but a big serve from Djokovic saves the first of them.

The six-time champion saves the next as Kecmanovic pushes a central forehand long. Now Kecmanovic drags a backhand wide, and it’s advantage to Djokovic.

Djokovic with a searing serve, and the subsequent drop volley gets a little help from the tape in dropping for a winner and the hold of serve.

Wimbledon: *Novak Djokovic 2-0 Miomir Kecmanovic

15:21 , Alex Pattle

A swift serve out wide by Kecmanovic leads Djokovic’s forehand return to pop up into the air and float long. 15-0.

Now Djokovic hits just long with a forehand after a long rally. 30-0. It’s then Kecmanovic’s turn to miss on the forehand, as he finds the net. 30-15.

Again Kecmanovic falters on his forehand, this time going long, and it’s 30-30.

He hits a double-fault, and all of a sudden it’s break point to Djokovic... who challenges a forehand of Kecmanovic after leaving the shot.

Indeed, it’s wide. An early break for Djokovic!

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic 1-0 Miomir Kecmanovic*

15:17 , Alex Pattle

Djokovic eases to 40-0 before hitting a double-fault. He quickly seals the hold, though.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic

15:08 , Alex Pattle

Next up, we’ll have live updates as six-time Wimbledon winner and defending champion Novak Djokovic plays Miomir Kecmanovic in an all-Serbian contest on Centre Court.

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 7-6(6) 6-2 Kaja Juvan

14:56 , Alex Pattle

“Firstly, it wouldn’t be me if there wasn’t a bit of drama at the end,” Watson laughs.

“And wow, what an atmosphere. I mean, there is no place I would rather make it [to the fourth round of a grand slam].

“I actually wasn’t that nervous, I’m so happy. I don’t know what to say...

“It means everything, playing home at here in front of all of you guys. Please can all of you come back for my fourth round next week?!”

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 7-6(6) 6-2 Kaja Juvan

14:52 , Alex Pattle

Watson seals it with a forehand drop volley!!! She finally reaches the fourth round at SW19!

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 7-6 5-2 Kaja Juvan

14:51 , Alex Pattle

Juvan hits deep with a ground stroke then beats Watson with a short volley.

Again Watson saves the subsequent break point, though!

Now Juvan hits long, and it’s finally match point to Watson!

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 7-6 5-2 Kaja Juvan

14:50 , Alex Pattle

Juvan brings up another break point...

Watson saves this one, too, serving out wide then creating another good angle with a backhand approach shot. Juvan hits into the net. Deuce again.

More dynamic play from Juvan, though, and Watson comes up short while scrambling to reach a drop shot. Advantage Juvan.

Watson saves ANOTHER break point, requiring two smashes this time.

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 7-6 5-2 Kaja Juvan

14:46 , Alex Pattle

An inch-perfect lob from Juvan has Watson retreating from the net all the way back to the baseline. The Briton’s own lob then drifts long. 0-15.

Watson whips a forehand just beyond the baseline and it’s 0-30. Can she hold her nerve now?

Some fine approach play suggests she just might, as Juvan ends up finding the net. 15-30. Watson then propels an ace into the corner! 30-30!

Juvan stays steady until Watson hits the nnet with a forehand. 30-40, break point.

Watson with a strong serve, and Juvan’s return drops into the net. Deuce.

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 7-6 5-2 Kaja Juvan

14:41 , Alex Pattle

Inside-out forehand winner from Juvan for 15-0. Another fine point and the Slovenian moves to 30-0.

Watson with two winners, though, the latter a backhand down the line, to level the game!

The Briton is dragged up to the net, however, and hits long as she approaches. 40-30.

Deuce as Watson clips a forehand across court for a winner! Her next forehand goes well long, though, and it’s advantage to Juvan.

Terrific play from the Slovenian, who fires an approach-shot forehand up the line for a winner and a hold of serve!

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 7-6 5-1 Kaja Juvan*

14:37 , Alex Pattle

Juvan wins out after a competitive rally, with Watson slicing the ball into the net to give up another break point!

She takes it after working her way to the net and finding the corner with a forehand – narrowly avoiding touching the net as she executes the shot.

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 7-6 5-0 Kaja Juvan

14:35 , Alex Pattle

Juvan hits long as Watson moves to 15-0. The Briton then smashes a backhand into the net, though. 15-15.

A deep serve down the T has Juvan stretching, and her return falls well short. 30-15.

Watson then hits a double-fault, however, before Juvan claims another point for 30-40 – break point!

Watson saves it by outplaying Juvan at the net and slamming home a backhand drive volley! Deuce.

The Briton curls a forehand across court and Juvan appears to be in trouble, but she fires back a clean forehand of her own – up the line for a winner and another break point!

A terrific forehand volley from Watson wrongfoots Juvan, though, setting up a smash. Watson puts it away for deuce.

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 7-6 5-0 Kaja Juvan

14:28 , Alex Pattle

Juvan cuts a sliced backhand into the net, before Watson moves the Slovenian all over the court and finishes off the point with a smash. 0-30.

Juvan misses again and it’s three break points for Watson...

She gets her third straight break, making it 5-0 as Juvan’s backhand volley hits the net!

Watson, 30, is just one game away from her first fourth-round match at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 7-6 4-0 Kaja Juvan*

14:25 , Alex Pattle

Juvan shoves an inside-out forehand well long. 15-0. She gets another forehand wrong, slicing it beyond the baseline. 30-0.

Watson claims the next two points with ease, the latter with a forehand drop shot for a winner. She leads 4-0, she’s running away with this set...

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 7-6 3-0 Kaja Juvan

14:22 , Alex Pattle

Juvan steps in on a forehand and crushes it, finding the corner as Watson stumbles after the ball. 15-0.

Watson then frames a backhand as Juvan moves to 30-0, but a winner down the line for the Briton gets her into the game. 30-15.

A perfectly-timed inside-out forehand wrongfoots Juvan, and it’s a second straight winner for Watson.

She then produces the shot of the match, whipping a forehand up the line and right into the corner while on the run! 30-40, break point Watson...

Juvan misses and Watson is a double-break up!!

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 7-6 2-0 Kaja Juvan*

14:19 , Alex Pattle

Watson quickly goes 15-0 up but then puts a backhand volley into the net. She restores her lead in the game, though, as Juvan needlessly sends an approach shot into the tramlines. 30-15.

Two game points now for Watson, and she seals the first with a smash on the hop!

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 7-6 1-0 Kaja Juvan

14:15 , Alex Pattle

Watson drives home a double-handed backhand volley at the net for 0-15. Another double-fault by Juvan makes it 0-30, but Juvan claws back a point.

Powerful hitting from Watson, but Juvan somehow crafts a backhand winner down the line while on the stretch, passing the Briton! 30-30.

Juvan moves to 40-30, but she’s beaten by Watson at the net when it seemed that the crowd favourite was going to get it all wrong.

Juvan then misses off both wings to surrender a break! A great start to the second set from Watson!

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 7-6(6) Kaja Juvan*

14:09 , Alex Pattle

The women trade clobbered crosscourt forehands until Watson hits a more central effort and nears the net. She looks to be a sitting duck and is indeed soon passed. 6-6...

Another set point for Watson after a long rally results in Juvan hitting a ground shot just long! The call comes from the chair.

A double-fault by Juvan!!! What awful timing! Watson takes the first set!

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 6-6 Kaja Juvan

14:05 , Alex Pattle

Watson draws in Juvan with a drop shot. The Slovenian tries to push back the Briton, but her approach shot clips the net and slows, allowing Watson to try for a lob... which lands within the baseline! 5-2.

Juvan gets one back after setting up a smash and putting it away, though. 5-3.

Watson carves a forehand into mid-court and it kicks quickly onto Juvan’s racket. The Slovenian can only find the net in response; three set points for Watson!

A brilliant shot follows from Juvan, though, with the visitor sending a searing forehand down the line! A puff of chalk and it’s 6-4.

Watson then hits the net with a backhand. 6-5. Another set point gone.

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 6-6 Kaja Juvan

14:01 , Alex Pattle

More good work from Watson to get to 4-2 in the tiebreak. She’s in a promising position here...

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 6-6 Kaja Juvan

14:00 , Alex Pattle

Watson secures a mini-break with a forehand volley after a series of fine ground strokes! She’s 2-1 up...

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 6-6 Kaja Juvan

13:55 , Alex Pattle

A Watson miss sees Juvan move to 15-0. A dynamic rally then ends with the Briton hitting long. 30-0.

Again Watson produces an unforced error, sending a shot right between the tramlines. Juvan then seals another hold to love.

We’re going to a tiebreak after 47 minutes played so far.

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 6-5 Kaja Juvan*

13:51 , Alex Pattle

Juvan maneouvres around the ball to guide a forehand down the line and into the corner for a winner. 0-15. Watson then curves a forehand across court and Juvan is in No Man’s Land; her awkward reply drops just wide, as is proven by Hawkeye after the Slovenian’s challenge.

Watson moves to 30-15 then uses a couple of tricky forehand slices to draw another error out of Juvan, who can only find the net. 40-15.

Watson puts a powerful serve out wide then follows it with a series of hard ground shots, but she eventually misses up the line. Juvan then reaches deuce by moving the Briton around the court and beating Watson at the net. Watson slips on her way in, too...

She’s okay to continue and sends a searing forehand across court for a winner and game point!

Watson then holds with a terrific forehand passing shot up the line to cap off a competitive rally!

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 5-5 Kaja Juvan

13:45 , Alex Pattle

Watson has Juvan under pressure after a fine crosscourt backhand, but the Briton’s subsequent effort up the line is just long. A big serve from the Slovenian then forces Watson to find the same spot – past the baseline – with another backhand. 30-0. More strong serving from Juvan to make it 40-0 then seal a hold to love. That’s just what she needed.

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 5-4 Kaja Juvan*

13:43 , Alex Pattle

Juvan moves to 0-15, but Watson levels the game with a teasing drop shot; after the Slovenian returns the Briton’s first smash, Watson opts to just nudge the ball over the net on the second attempt, as Juvan watches from deep in the court.

Juvan then misses as she looks to send a ground stroke up the line. 30-15. The Slovenian makes life easy for Watson over the next two points, and the crowd favourite moves back in front in this first set!

An efficient turnaround by Watson...

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 4-4 Kaja Juvan

13:39 , Alex Pattle

A double-fault sees Watson go 0-30 up. She has a real chance of an instant response with a break of her own here...

Juvan places a backhand right in the corner, though, and Watson’s weak reply allows the Slovenian to get back to 15-30 with a cute drop shot.

A deep ground stroke from Watson puts Juvan under pressure, however, and the Slovenian fires a forehand just long! Two break points for Watson... but she slices a backhand into the net!

No mistake on the next point, though! Terrific play from Watson to give Juvan the run-around before putting away a smash!

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 3-4 Kaja Juvan*

13:35 , Alex Pattle

Watson quickly moves to 15-0, but Juvan then slams a forehand into the corner and Watson can barely return it; the ball pops up and Juvan rushes to the net to blast it away. 15-15.

More heavy forehands from the Slovenian, with an inside-out winner in the corner putting her 15-30 up. She replicates the shot on the next point and has two goes at a break now!

Watson constructs the next point calmly until her drop shot hits the net, just below the tape, as the Briton surrenders the break...

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 3-3 Kaja Juvan

13:31 , Alex Pattle

Clinical work from Juvan to ease to 30-0, but a well-angled backhand by Watson is too far from Juvan, who then fires a backhand long again. 30-30.

Juvan follows a serve with two brutal forehands, from one corner to the other, and Watson can only respond by putting a forehand in the tramlines.

An excellent point follows, culminating in Watson getting to a drop shot and almost deceiving Juvan with a wicked slice that hits the baseline... but the Slovenian executes a lob expertly, and Watson can only watch as it lands just inside the court.

Juvan holds.

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 3-2 Kaja Juvan*

13:26 , Alex Pattle

Watson sends a forehand approach shot just long after being drawn in by a short Juvan forehand. The Briton makes it 15-15 with a clinical one-two, though, following up a serve out wide with a crosscourt forehand straight into the opposite corner!

This time it’s Juvan who hits slightly long, on her backhand, to put Watson ahead at 30-15. A long rally ensues, with plenty of lateral movement from both women, before Watson clinches the point with the deftest of forehand drop shots. Juvan can get nowhere near it.

Another long backhand by Juvan – this one propelled well beyond the baseline – and Watson holds serve.

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 2-2 Kaja Juvan

13:21 , Jamie Braidwood

Confident play from Watson to open the court with the angled forehand and then put away the two-handed volley from inside the baseline. Juvan nets on the backhand side and suddenly a game that looked comfortable stands at 30-30.

Watson clips the return and Juvan stretches too far on the forehand - which is long! Break point for Watson. The return clips the baseline as Juvan slices back! Chance for Watson but the forehand is into the net.

Deuce. The backhand from Watson then goes long before Juvan produces a lovely sliced drop shot from inside the baseline to take the game.

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 2-1 Kaja Juvan*

13:16 , Jamie Braidwood

Watson settles into a backhand exchange with Juvan and then lifts a lovely lob after her opponent. An ace down the middle brings up 40-0. Another great serve from Watson out wide is blocked by Juvan but Watson powers the smash into the opposite corner.

Wimbledon: *Heather Watson 1-1 Kaja Juvan

13:14 , Jamie Braidwood

A booming serve from Juvan out wide is the first ace of the day before Watson nets on the backhand to bring up 40-0. Another big serve from Juvan is blocked back from Watson but the Slovenian keeps her eye on the overhead to get on the board.

Wimbledon: Heather Watson 1-0 Kaja Juvan*

13:11 , Jamie Braidwood

Watson recovers from a double fault at 30-15 to put away the smash into the corner. Juvan picks up the pace on the second serve but then goes for the slice, with Watson getting low. Juvan then fires long on the backhand and Watson gets an opening hold.

*denotes next server

Wimbledon: Heather Watson vs Kaja Juvan

13:06 , Jamie Braidwood

Two minutes! Watson won the toss and elected to serve - and it’s a good one. 15-0.

Wimbledon: Heather Watson vs Kaja Juvan

13:04 , Jamie Braidwood

Here come the players. Warm applause for Watson as she emerges into the bright afternoon sunlight.

This is a huge opportunity for the 30-year-old. Juvan, ranked 62 in the world, has also yet to reach the fourth round of a grand slam.

The Slovenian upset Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia in the opening round and the winner of this match will benefit from an open section of the draw.

The second round exit of Anett Kontaveit, the number 2 seed, means either Jule Niemeier (No 97) or Lesia Tsurenko (101) will wait in the next round.

Wimbledon: Heather Watson vs Kaja Juvan

12:58 , Jamie Braidwood

There are just a few minutes to go until the players are scheduled to arrive on Court No 1 but there are still loads of empty seats, especially around the middle section of the bowl.

Wimbledon: Game, set and match!

12:53 , Jamie Braidwood

Another victory for Tim van Rijthoven! He only won his first ATP Tour level match last month, on his way to winning a stunning title at Hertogenbosch, but his fairytale rise continues with a straight sets win over Nikoloz Basilashvili. It could be Djokovic next for the 25-year-old.

Wimbledon: Game, set and match!

12:40 , Jamie Braidwood

Jelena Ostapenko races to another emphatic victory at the All England Club as the 2018 semi-finalist recovers from an early setback to cap a 3-6 6-1 6-1 victory over Irina-Camelia Begu. There’s a big beaming smile on the face of the Latvian, who poses for a picture with a fan holding a bagel (?) before heading off court. She could face Maria Sakkari in the next round.

Tiafoe, meanwhile, produces some high-quality tennis to beat Bublik 7-1 in the second-set tiebreak.

Wimbledon

12:32 , Jamie Braidwood

After years of being Wimbledon’s plucky loser, is this the time for Heather Watson to reach the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time? Now 30, Watson is attempting to set foot in new ground as she takes on Kaja Juvan after a couple of heartbreaking third-round defeats in previous years. There was the three-set thriller against Serena Williams in 2015, as Watson served for the match at 5-4 in the third, before the British player squandered a one-set lead against Victoria Azarenka two years later.

Wimbledon

12:24 , Jamie Braidwood

Oof. Tiafoe gets broken by Bublik as the American served for the second set at 5-3. A volley at the net from Tiafoe goes wide and Bublik will now serve to level the scores.

Wimbledon

12:17 , Jamie Braidwood

Ostapenko gets back level with a crushing 6-1 second set against Begu while Tiafoe holds impressively to lead 5-2 in the second against Bublik.

Van Rijthoven, making this look easy, breaks Basilashvili at the third set and is cruising through to the fourth round.

Wimbledon

12:03 , Jamie Braidwood

Meanwhile, the remarkable story of Tim Van Rijthoven continues on Court No 12. The 25-year-old Dutchman won his first ATP Tour title as a wildcard ranked outside the top 200 in the world just a few weeks ago to enter the Wimbledon draw.

He now leads the 22 seed Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-4 5-1 and is cruising his way towards a remarkable fourth-round match, potentially against Novak Djokovic.

Wimbledon

11:55 , Jamie Braidwood

Better from Tiafoe as the 23rd seed breaks Bublik in the opening game. The American reacts well to dropping his first set of the tournament but if faced with a lengthy service game as he looks to consolidate it.

Ostapenko also reponds to break Begu early in the second. The Latvian has to be a contender in an open quarter of the draw.

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