Johanna Konta vs Simona Halep, Wimbledon quarter-final live: Can British hope make it into the final four?
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Your support makes all the difference.Johanna Konta what promised not to let Simona Halep divert her attempt to become the first British woman to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals since 1978.
Konta beat France's Caroline Garcia 7-6 (7/3) 4-6 6-4 in the last 16 and is now looking to match Virginia Wade's run to the last four 39 years ago.
She may also have her eye on Wade's most significant record as the last British female to win Wimbledon in 1977.
But first, Konta must overcome Halep, the world number two, for whom the stakes are also high as she needs just one more victory at SW19 to become world number one.
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Here’s everything you need to know about Konta’s Wimbledon quarter-final.
What time does it start?
The match is third up on Centre Court.
Expect Novak Djokovic to beat Adrian Mannarino in three, but don’t be surprised if Jelena Ostapenko’s quarter-final against Venus Williams turns into a real slugfest.
All things considered, we think the match will likely begin at around 4pm.
Where can I follow it?
You can watch the match live on BBC One.
Alternatively, you can follow game by game updates and analysis with the Independent’s Wimbledon liveblog. Just bookmark this page.
What is the head to head record like?
Encouragingly for British tennis fans, Konta has won both of her previous matches against Halep who is the second seed at The Championships.
In 2015, Konta beat Halep in three sets at Wuhan.
And this year, Konta fought back from a set down to beat Halep 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2 in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open.
What are their Wimbledon records like?
Johanna Konta: 5-5
Simona Halep: 15-6
What have they been saying?
Johanna Konta, on whether there would be any bad blood between herself and Halep after their Fed Cup spat: “I'm playing against another tennis player, another opponent.
“I'm not playing against a crowd. I'm not playing against a past experience.
“Again, they were not in my shoes. They were not being verbally threatened. I think it's very difficult for them to understand my position in it."
Simona Halep, on the same topic: “After the match that day I said sorry if she felt bad. In my opinion, the public was very fair.
“I didn't have an emotional match with her. The problem was not with me. I don't expect it to be emotional, I expect a battle.”
Odds
Johanna Konta to win: 1/1
Simona Halep to win: 4/5
Additional reporting by PA.
Djokovic* 6-2 4-2 Mannarino (*denotes next server)
After winning the opening point of the game Djokovic nets back-to-back forehands before an unreturnable Mannarino serve brings up two game points for the Frenchman. He squanders the first with a missed forehand but takes the second with an overhead that is too hot for Djokovic to handle.
Djokovic 6-2 4-3 Mannarino* (*denotes next server)
Djokovic misses an ambitious backhand volley before a wayward backhand groundstroke and a double fault bring up two break-back points for Mannarino. The three-time champion saves the first with an ace out wide but can't repeat the feat as Mannarino takes the second after a lengthy rally.
Djokovic* 6-2 4-4 Mannarino (*denotes next server)
Mannarino goes 40-0 up courtesy of a trio of Djokovic errors before eventually holding to 30 to level this second set up.
Djokovic 6-2 5-4 Mannarino* (*denotes next server)
A trio of unreturnable serves bring up three game points for Djokovic... and he needs just one as Mannarino dumps a routine forehand into the net.
Djokovic* 6-2 5-5 Mannarino (*denotes next server)
Mannarino ends a 25-shot rally with a stunning cross-court backhand winner to go 30-15 up. An unreturnable serve follows before a big serve-forehand combo seals the game for the Frenchman.
Djokovic 6-2 6-5 Mannarino* (*denotes next server)
Djokovic wins four points in a row from 0-15 down to hold and put the pressure right back on Mannarino. The Frenchman will serve to stay in the set after the change of ends.
Djokovic* 6-2 6-6 Mannarino (*denotes next server)
A disappointing return game from Djokovic as Mannarino holds to 30.
Djokovic 6-2 7-6(5) Mannarino* (*denotes next server)
Mannarino wins the opening point of the tie-break against Djokovic's serve with a thumping forehand winner down the line - but the Frenchman then loses both of the points on his serve with a couple of wayward forehands.
Djokovic then loses both points on his serve before Mannarino takes a 4-2 lead at the change of ends courtesy of a well-executed disguised drop shot.
The fourth seed gets the mini break back with a lovely drop volley before winning both of the points on his serve courtesy of back-to-back backhand errors from Mannarino.
Mannarino misses a forehand in the next point to put Djokovic 6-4 up with two set points. A big serve helps the Frenchman stave off the first one but Djokovic takes the second with an unreturnable serve.
Muguruza and Kuznetsova on court
Garbine Muguruza and Svetlana Kuznetsova are currently out on Court One warming up for their quarter-final encounter.
Djokovic* 6-2 7-6 0-1 Mannarino (*denotes next server)
Djokovic brings up a couple of break points in the opening game of this third set as Mannarino nets a groundstroke... but the Serb can't take either of them as he sends back-to-back backhands into the net. A forehand winner down the line from Mannarino brings up game point for the Frenchman... and he takes it as Djokovic hits the net with another groundstroke.
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