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French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz and women's World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka headline day five at Wimbledon today.
The upsets have continued, with Madison Keys (6) the 18th seed eliminated in the women's singles and Taylor Fritz (5) looking to avoid another shock, into a fourth set with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Follow along for the latest updates, analysis and reaction throughout the fifth day from the All England Club in south-west London.
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Bellucci 6-7(7), 3-4* Norrie
Another break for Norrie, another unforced error by Bellucci as his shot floats into the net.
These mistakes continue to mount and have come at critical junctures of the match.
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Fritz 6-4, 6-3, 6-7, *2-1 Davidovich Fokina
Taylor Fritz grabbed early control of the fourth set with a break of serve in the third game.
If he can get back in rhythm on his serve, he can finish off this match in this set.
Naomi Osaka said she felt numb after her third-round defeat against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova at Wimbledon on Friday.
Osaka won the first set and looked on her way to a first fourth-round appearance at the All England Club, before eventually succumbing to a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 defeat. She is yet to reach the second week of a Grand Slam since returning to the tour for the 2024 season, following the birth of her daughter, Shai.
Asked to compare how she felt after this latest loss with losing in the first round of Roland Garros in May, Osaka said: “In Paris, I was very emotional. Now I don’t feel anything, so I guess I’d prefer to feel nothing than everything.”
Osaka, who admits she is too hard on herself, added: “I’m just going to be a negative human being today. I’m so sorry. I have nothing positive to say about myself, which is something I’m working on.”
Pavlyuchenkova, a former world No. 11 and French Open finalist who is ranked No. 50, will play Britain’s Sonay Kartal in the fourth round on Sunday. Osaka’s next event is scheduled to be the Citi Open in Washington D.C in late July.
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Over on No. 2 Court, a good amount of spectators have piled in yet again to see one of the ATP's most exciting prospects, the Brazilian 18-year-old João Fonseca.
He is up against a fellow South American, the Chilean qualifier Nicolas Jarry, who in his run to the third round has showcased a level which belies his status as world No. 143 with victories against No. 8 seed Holger Rune and American rising star Learner Tien.
Fonseca showed some steely nerve to overturn a break point and preserve parity early on, but Jarry has just completely cranked up the pressure, claiming a break for a 5-3 lead to serve for the set.
And he does just that. He's serving big and Fonseca is struggling to find the response. Jarry holds to love and takes the first set, looking imperious in the London heat.
Either Cam Norrie or Mattia Bellucci await the winner, with the Brit currently a set up on No. 1 Court.
Bellucci 6-7(7), *2-2 Norrie
Bellucci needed a big shot there and he delivered, perfectly placing a backhand down the line to beat Norrie and draw this second set level at two games apiece.
A good day for Brits so far with Kartal through after beating Diane Parry.
Can Cameron Norrie follow suit after winning that first set?
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Fritz 6-4, 6-3, 6-7, 0-0* Davidovich Fokina
What a recovery from Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to win the third set in a tiebreaker, and Taylor Fritz will have more work to do to get through to the fourth round.
Bellucci 6-7(7), 0-1* Norrie
Unforced errors continue to bug Bellucci. His latest one allows Norrie to break his serve and take the first game of the second set.
The Italian appears particularly frustrated with himself after that one.
Fritz 6-4, 6-3, 6-6(0-0) Davidovich Fokina
To a tiebreaker for the third set. So much for Fritz’s easy afternoon.
Bellucci 6-7(7), *0-0 Norrie
That was a long, grueling set that lasted approximately an hour and ultimately Cameron Norrie was the winner.
Tied 5-5 in the tiebreak, the two competitors had their longest rally of the match and the Brit capped it off with a stellar backhand winner.
Moments later, an unforced error by Bellucci sealed his fate.
Earlier we brought you updates from our picks of the second-round doubles matches and now we have some results to bring you.
Among a pretty busy schedule for the mixed, men's and ladies' doubles, here are a few noteworthy results and live scores:
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That is six out of eight matches wrapped up in today's women's singles as the third round begins.
Still to come: Elise Mertens (24) vs Elina Svitolina (14) on No. 1 Court after Cam Norrie's match against Mattia Bellucci.
And world No. 1 (and top seed) Aryna Sabalenka vs. Brit Emma Raducanu on Centre Court later, following Fritz vs. Davidovich Fokina and Alcaraz vs. Struff.
Fritz 6-4, 6-3, 5-4* Davidovich Fokina
And just like that, Taylor Fritz (5) and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (26) are back on serve in the third set.
Davidovich Fokina fought back with the break just when it looked like Fritz would serve out the match.
Another medical timeout for Fritz, who is having his elbow worked on.
And they do not get much bigger in the world of boxing than Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn.
They're joined by former Match of the Day host Gary Lineker, as Luke mentioned earlier, while Manchester United and England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo of soccer fame is in attendance — albeit not in the royal box — today.
FINAL: Nosková 7-6(6), 7-5
Another result for you! Linda Nosková, the 30th seed, has beaten Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets on picturesque Court 12.
She will face American Amanda Anisimova (13), who beat Dalma Gálfi earlier today, in the fourth round.
Bellucci 6-6(0-0*) Norrie
It feels fitting that this set is headed to a tiebreak…
Bellucci did well to hold off Norrie in that last game, which featured some special shotmaking.
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Two matches have just begun in the men's singles.
Brazilian teenager João Fonseca, 18, is at 1-1 against Chilean Nicolas Jarry in the first set.
Arthur Rinderknech trails Kamil Majchrzak 2-1 on serve, also in the first.
Australian Jordan Thompson, meanwhile, has taken the first set 6-4 against Luciano Darderi and they're just beginning the second.
FINAL: Rublev 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 Mannarino
The 14th seed Andrey Rublev of Russia is through to the fourth round.
A rare fuss-free straight-sets win for a seed in the singles at Wimbledon.
He's beaten Frenchman Adrian Mannarino and will face the winner of Carlos Alcaraz (2) vs Jan-Lennard Struff later.
Tough one if Alcaraz gets through…
Bellucci *5-6 Norrie
Impressive game from Norrie there holding serve and he is now one game away from taking the first set.
The crowd is certainly willing him on.
