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 7-6 1-1 Mannarino* (*denotes next server)
Djokovic lets his dissatisfaction with the state of the court be known once again as he smacks a ball into the surface in anger after losing the opening point of the game. The Serb eventually holds to 30.
Djokovic* 6-2 7-6 2-1 Mannarino (*denotes next server)
A couple of Mannarino errors followed by back-to-back backhand winners from Djokovic seal an early break in this third set.
Kuznetsova* 1-2 Muguruza (*denotes next server)
Muguruza defends a couple of break points before holding serve from 15-40 down.
Djokovic* 6-2 7-6 3-2 Mannarino (*denotes next server)
At 40-30 Mannarino crunches a forehand to Djokovic's backhand and the Serb finds it too hot to handle.
At the change of ends the on-court doctor tends to an issue that Djokovic is having with his upper arm. However, the problem isn't serious enough for the Serb to take a medical time-out.
Djokovic 6-2 7-6 4-2 Mannarino* (*denotes next server)
Djokovic holds to 15.
Kuznetsova* 1-4 Muguruza (*denotes next server)
Muguruza strikes first on Court One as she breaks Kuznetsova to love before consolidating with a hold to 30.
Djokovic* 6-2 7-6 4-3 Mannarino (*denotes next server)
Mannarino holds to 15 and the doctor returns at the change of ends to treat Djokovic. This time a medical time-out is called.
Djokovic 6-2 7-6 5-3 Mannarino* (*denotes next server)
Mannarino sends a backhand into the net to hand Djokovic a couple of game points. The Serb can't take the first as his opponent outwits him with a drop shot but he does take the second as a backhand passing shot from Mannarino lands in the tramlines.
Game, set, match! Djokovic beats tricky Manarino (6-2 7-6 6-4)
Djokovic has two match points at 40-15 but a double fault followed by an unforced forehand error bring the game to deuce. Djokovic brings up a third match point with an unreturnable serve... and this time he takes it as Mannarino hits a forehand into the net after a lengthy rally.
The No 2 seed will play Tomas Berdych in the last eight tomorrow.
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