*Jessica Pegula 2-1 Coco Gauff
It’s still not quite clicking for Gauff but she gets on the board, and there’s a flash of the magic she can produce as she plays a lovely low volley, from behind the baseline, which just dies away on the grass after dinking over the net, and holds to 15.
(AP)
Flo Clifford7 July 2026 13:50
BREAK! *Jessica Pegula 1-0 Coco Gauff
Gauff gets to 0-40 on serve before a first double fault of the afternoon and an overhit forehand. She knocks a low, skimming ball into the net for deuce, then again, and double faults again! Pegula breaks at the first time of asking!
Flo Clifford7 July 2026 13:42
Jessica Pegula v Coco Gauff
It’s another blistering day out on Centre Court and there’s quite a breeze too, which could cause some problems.
It’s an all-American clash between the two highest seeds remaining. Pegula is into her first quarter-final here since 2023, while Gauff is into uncharted territory on the grass.
Flo Clifford7 July 2026 13:40
Coco Gauff beats Wimbledon curfew to reach quarter-finals: ‘The most dramatic finish’
The Wimbledon curfew, which is set by Merton Council and has been in place since Centre Court opened its roof in 2009, does not allow play to continue past 11pm local time to limit potential disruption for local residents.
Gauff, the seventh seed and two-time major champion, forced the deciding set against former Olympic champion Bencic at just after 10pm and served for her place in the quarter-finals at 10:56pm, booking her place with just two minutes to spare before the curfew.
Flo Clifford7 July 2026 13:27
Defending champ Jannik Sinner battles Jan Lennard Struff, and heat, in first men’s quarter-final
Should Jannik Sinner return to the Wimbledon semi-finals, the defending champion will have done so facing needing to face a seeded opponent in his first five matches. The world No 1 today faces the 36-year-old German Jan Lennard Struff, with the world No 74 bidding to become the oldest first-time men’s grand slam semi-finalist should be pull off the upset today.
One thing to watch is that Sinner is up against not just the big-serving Struff, who dumped out Daniil Medvedev in straight sets in the third round, but the weather. It’s a scorching afternoon at the All England Club.
Jamie Braidwood7 July 2026 13:16
Jessica Pegula avoids upset as seeds continue to fall at Wimbledon
First up on Centre Court today, fourth seed Jessica Pegula plays seventh seed Coco Gauff. Here’s a reminder of how they reached the quarter-finals:
After a day of shocks and upsets at Wimbledon fourth seed Jessica Pegula managed to avoid the same fate, as she overcame a spirited challenge from Iva Jovic in three sets.
It looked like Pegula – one of the few remaining favourites – might be the next to suffer an untimely exit as she lost a topsy-turvy first set to 16th seed Jovic on Sunday, but the former US Open finalist held her nerve and regrouped to win 4-6 6-3 6-1.
Flo Clifford7 July 2026 13:15
Wimbledon 2026 men’s and women’s seeds list and tracker
Jannik Sinner continues the defence of his men’s title but the reigning women’s champion Iga Swiatek and top seed Aryna Sabalenka are out
Flo Clifford7 July 2026 13:05
Meltdowns, outbursts and the big question now facing Novak Djokovic’s bid for Wimbledon history
As Novak Djokovic grumbled and growled around Centre Court while leading the Wimbledon qualifier Roman Safiullin by two sets, the 39-year-old came very close to breaking point. Djokovic had overcome a slow start to establish what looked to be a dominant position, as he closed in on a ninth consecutive quarter-final at the All England Club. Safiullin’s epic run from qualifying – including back-to-back wins in fifth-set tiebreaks – appeared to be reaching the end of its road.
Jamie Braidwood was courtside for another intriguing performance by Novak Djokovic, who has run hot and cold throughout this tournament and will need to step up a level once again in his quarter-final today:
Flo Clifford7 July 2026 12:50
Novak Djokovic v Felix Auger-Aliassime in quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a record 25th grand slam title as he takes on Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
Djokovic, 39, was unhappy with his performance as he came through qualifier Roman Safiullin in four sets on Sunday.
The seven-time grand slam champion will now he will have to improve if he is to defeat third seed Auger-Aliassime, who is into the quarter-finals for the second time.
Djokovic is aiming for a record-extending 15th Wimbledon semi-final, where he may playJannik Sinner in a rematch of last year’s final four.
Flo Clifford7 July 2026 12:36
Coming up at Wimbledon: The quarter-finals begin
The Wimbledon quarter-finals get underway with Tuesday’s order of play featuring two blockbuster women’s singles matches at the men’s singles clash between Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Djokovic faces the toughest test of his bid for a record 25th grand slam title as he battles third seed Auger-Aliassime, while Jannik Sinner meets Jan Lennard-Struff. Djokovic and defnding champion Sinner could set up a rematch of last year’s semi-final if they both win.
In the women’s quarter-finals, Naomi Osaka will attempt to back up her brilliant win over top seed Aryna Sabalenka when she faces Karolina Muchova, who knocked out the last remaning former champion Barbora Krejcikova.
Coco Gauff, meanwhile, will face fourth seed Jessica Pegula in an all-American quarter-final on Centre Court. Gauff is through to her first Wimbledon quarter-final after beating the curfew by two minutes on Sunday.
(Reuters)
Flo Clifford7 July 2026 12:27
