Wimbledon Day 8 Highlights: Injured Dimitrov Retires After Leading Sinner By Two Sets; Swiatek Zooms Into Quarters

Centre court:

Men’s singles - [11] Alex de Minaur (AUS) vs [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB)

Women’s singles - [7] Mirra Andreeva vs [10] Emma Navarro (USA) 

Men’s singles - [1] Jannik Sinner (ITA) vs [19] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)

Court 1:

Women’s singles - [18] Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Belinda Bencic (SUI)

Men’s singles - [10] Ben Shelton (USA) vs Lorenzo Sonego (ITA)

Women’s singles - [8] Iga Swiatek (POL) vs [23] Clara Tauson (DEN)

Court 2:

Men’s singles - Marin Cilic (CRO) vs [22] Flavio Cobolli (ITA)

Women’s singles - [19] Luidmila Samsonova vs Jessica Bouzas Maniero (ESP)

Indians in action 

Court 18:

Men’s doubles - [16] Yuki Bhambri (IND)/Robert Galloway (USA) vs [4] Marcel Granollers(ESP)/Horacio Zeballos (ARG) - Not before 5:00PM IST

Centre court:

Women’s singles - Sonay Kartal (GBR) vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova - 7-6(3), 6-4

Women’s singles - [1] Aryna Sabalenka bt. [24] Elise Mertens (BEL) - 6-4, 7-6(4) 

Men’s singles - [2] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) bt. [14] Andrey Rublev - 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4

Court 1:

Men’s singles - [5] Taylor Fritz (USA) bt. Jordan Thompson (AUS) - 6-1, 3-0* (Thompson retired)

Men’s singles - Nicolas Jarry (CHI) vs Cameron Norrie (GBR) - 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-7(7), 6-7(5), 6-3

Women’s singles - [13] Amanda Anisimova (USA) bt. [30] Linda Noskova (CZE) - 6-2, 5-7, 6-4

Court 2:

Men’s singles - [17] Karen Khachanov bt. Kamil Majchrzak (POL) - 6-4, 6-2, 6-3

Women’s singles - Laura Siegemund (GER) bt. Solana Sierra (ARG) - 6-3, 6-2

Wimbledon’s major expansion plan includes adding an 8,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof and 38 other grass courts at a former golf course across the street that would allow the All England Club to move its qualifying event and hold it on-site — as the other Grand Slam tournaments do — to boost attendance and revenue.

Some local residents did a deep dive on the details, though, and they’re not as convinced as the major champions are. That is why the proposal goes to the U.K.’s High Court for a judicial review Tuesday and Wednesday as the quarterfinals are held at the tournament that concludes next weekend. (AP)

Wimbledon’s expansion plans, including a new 8,000-seat stadium and 38 grass courts, are facing backlash from local residents over environmental concerns.

While stars like Djokovic and Alcaraz back the move, the project heads to the UK High Court this week for a legal review. The club says it’s vital for growth.

Flavio Cobolli’s pushing hard! He’s up a set and leading 4-3 in the second, with 30-0 on Cilic’s serve. The Italian’s calm and sharp, while Marin Cilic’s unforced errors are piling up. Trouble ahead for the Croatian on Court No. 2.

Men’s singles - Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic - 6:00 PM IST

Women’s singles - Mirra Andreeva vs Emma Navarro  - 7:40 PM IST

Men’s singles - Jannik Sinner vs Grigor Dimitrov - 8:50 PM IST

Amanda Anisimova battled past Linda Noskova in the Round of 16 clash on No. 1 Court, winning 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in just over two hours.

Despite Noskova’s fightback in the second set and a higher first serve percentage (60% to Anisimova’s 55%), the American’s 36 winners proved decisive in the end. Anisimova now moves into the quarterfinals of The Championships 2025.

The thrill now begins! It's early to say anything but Alex de Minaur is dominating Novak Djokovic, leading 5-1 in the first set.

Djokovic looks unusually shaky, making more errors and struggling with his serve. De Minaur, on the other hand, is sharp and aggressive, putting serious early pressure on the 24-time Grand Slam winner.

Alex de Minaur stuns the Centre Court by clinching the opening set 6-1 against Novak Djokovic in just over 30 minutes.

The second set is really important now, with the score tied at 1-0 (40:40) on De Minaur’s serve. Djokovic is fighting back, but the Aussie’s momentum is strong.

After dropping the first set, Djokovic roars back to take the second 6-4 against Minaur. It’s 1-1 now in this really intense Wimbledon clash. The third set has just begun, and Djokovic already holds break point in the opening game. Momentum slowly shifting the Serb’s way!

Meanwhile, Belinda Bencic books her place in the quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over 18th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova. The Swiss star sealed a 7-6, 7-6 victory in just under two hours.

Now that's the Novak Djokovic style. He has stormed back, turning the tide after dropping the first set to lead 2-1 against De Minaur.

The Serbian sealed the 2nd set 6-4, and then third 6-4 showcasing a stunning comeback. Despite trailing in the fourth, Djokovic’s control and experience are starting to overpower the Aussie’s early momentum.

Lorenzo Sonego claims the opening set 6-3 against 10th seed Ben Shelton and is now pushing hard in the second, leading 2-1 with a break point opportunity.

The Italian’s strong first-serve percentage (74%) is keeping him on top at No.1 Court. Check the live streaming details.

From stunned to sublime -- Novak Djokovic was rattled early, losing the first set 1-6 to a red-hot Alex de Minaur. But like only he can, the seven-time Wimbledon champ dug deep, shifted gears, and roared back 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. A masterclass in resilience it was.

Mirra Andreeva takes a slight early lead against Emma Navarro. The 17-year-old Russian is up 2-1 in the opening set and currently holds advantage on her serve in the fourth game.

Still early days, but Andreeva looks a touch more aggressive under the Centre Court lights.

Ben Shelton is in control on No.1 Court, leading Lorenzo Sonego two sets to one and up 2-1 in the fourth. The American has been firing winners for fun, but Sonego’s not done just yet.

Ben Shelton has booked his spot in the quarterfinals with a strong 3-1 win over Lorenzo Sonego. After dropping the first set 3-6, the American roared back to take the next three 6-1, 7-6, 7-5 in over three hours.

Grigor Dimitrov is turning up the heat under the Centre Court lights! The Bulgarian stuns World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, grabbing the first set 6-3 and leading 2-0 in the second. Sinner looks rattled--can he respond? He must!

Iga Swiatek looks in form and she leads Clara Tauson by a set and 1-0 in their women's singles round of 16 match. The Pole looked sharp in the opening set, clinching it 6-4, but Tauson is showing resistance early in the second.

And that's it. Former world number Iga Swiatek is into the Wimbledon women's singles quarter-finals. She brushes aside Clara Tauson in straight sets 6-4, 6-1. The Pole next faces Liudmila Samsonova in the last eight stage.

Grigor Dimitrov is turning on the heat against world number one Jannik Sinner. The 19th seed wins his third set point to go two sets up 6-3, 7-5 and really create a big chance of knocking out the Italian. Meanwhile, the match is paused for nearly 10 minutes while the roof on Centre Court is put on.

Play resumes and the third set is 2-1 on serve as of now. Jannik Sinner has his back against the wall and must win all three sets against a charged-up Grigor Dimitrov if he has to stay in the men's singles competition.

Oh, no. That's a terrible sight. Grigor Dimitrov serves an ace and soon after clutches his chest. He seems to be suffering with severe pain and the physios rush to the court. Jannik Sinner appears really concerned too and rushes over past the net to enquire Dimitrov's well-being.

An absolutely tragic end to what was arguably Grigor Dimitrov's best performance in years. The Bulgarian was firing on all cylinders and leading 6-3, 7-5, 1-2 when a pectoral injury surfaced out of nowhere, that too after he hit an ace. The pain is too much for him to continue and Sinner wins the match by forfeit. The world number one thus advances to the quarter-finals, where he will meet America's Ben Shelton.