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The action gets underway at 1pm, with both of the semi-finals featuring one after the other on Centre Court.
The Pole is in his first grand slam semi-final having defeated compatriot Lukasz Kubot in straight sets in the previous round.
Opening up the day's action is 2011 champion and favourite Novak Djokovic when he comes up against Juan Martin del Potro, who recovered from a nasty fall to wrap up a straight sets victory over David Ferrer in the quarter-finals.
So stick with us for all the live scores, updates from our team of reporters at courtside and the best photographic coverage from 11.30am.
Send me your thoughts on the action at dan.ripley@dailymail.co.uk or contact me on Twitter @Ripinho.
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'Sir Alex Ferguson will not be coming to Wimbledon on Sunday because of his family cruise around the Scottish Isles. But he will have plenty of booze on board to toast an Andy Murray victory. Boxes of wine were being loaded onto the Ferguson boat moored in Oban harbour yesterday.'
17:32: First sign of weakness on the Djokovic serve since he let slip the fourth set, as he pegged back from 40-15 and forced to defend break point. Then, having hit back in style with a calculated forehand and ace, he double-faults before swinging things back in his favour to see the game out. 3-2 to the No 1 seed.Djokovic 3-2 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (6-8)
17:25: And it worked, too, Del Potro strolling to 2-2 in a game quite out of sync with the previous four hours.Djokovic 2-2 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (6-8)
17:22: Curious approach now from the big Argentinian - based perhaps on the dwindling strength in that heavily-strapped left leg - who appears to be conserving his energy while not on serve. As a result, Djokovic has little problem holding to love once more. The Serb leads 2-1.Djokovic 2-1 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (6-8)
17:20: From Sportsmail's Mike Dickson: 'The nature of this brilliant first semi-final is raising the stakes for the Murray-Janowicz match, as if that were needed. The sheer brutality and intensity of Djokovic and Del Potro’s exchanges, now going over four hours, may well sap whoever emerges the winner for Sunday. Del Potro winning a lot of admirers out there.'
17:19: Another nice example of Del Potro's sleight of hand in successive games, now, with a cheeky drop shot earning him 40-0. However, from there is let slip three straight point, before returning to the belligerence we so love from him so see out the game. Djokovic 1-1 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (6-8)
17.13: Well where can we go from there? A slow start, perhaps? A quick blast of four straight aces, maybe? No, we've got more of the same.
As it is, Djokovic claims the first game to love, but in a style much in keeping with the trend of the previous four hours. The highlight of the four points was the second, a 10+ shot exchange that included a cheeky 'hotdog' - through the legs - from the Argentinian. Djokovic 1-0 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (6-8)
17.08: What a turn-a-round. Facing match point, Del Potro uses all the power left in him to batter the Djokovic serve and force the Serb to fire into the net and take the tie-break 8-6.
Djokovic 6-7 (6-8) Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
17.05: This match is absolutely incredible. Djokovic breaks again before going to match point and - on serve too. But Del Potro saves with some quite brave tennis at the net, which in a 24-shot rally sees Djokovic lob just over the baseline.
17.02: But typically, Del Potro never knows when he is beaten and soon puts the tie-break back on serve before levelling at 4-4 with a powerful opened forehand.
16.59: Mini breaks o'clock at the start of the tie-break. Djokovic opens with one, but despite Del Potro breaking back, the Serb soon returns the favour to lead 3-2.
16.56: Despite seeing a Del Potro return whistle past him at over 100mph, Djokovic recovers to serve out and enforce a tie-break. This is a pivotal moment in the match now.
Djokovic 6-6 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
16.53: And this seems like a great time to reflect on some musings from Sportsmail's Mike Dickson:
'The thought occurs: if Del Potro and Djokovic happened to go deep into a fifth set there would be a danger that Murray and Janowicz might not have enough natural light left to finish and the roof could get a surprise outing tonight. Can’t play much beyond 9pm in this part of the UK.'
16.50: An easy hold for Del Potro as Djokovic loses interest quickly near the end of the game - presumably to save energy for a service game he must win to enforce a tie-break.
Djokovic 5-6 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
Foot in front: Novak Djokovic briefly held the advantage in the fourth set
Djokovic 5-5 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
16.44: Now this match looks like it will see breaks left, right and centre. Djokovic hits quite an incredible return on serve that clips the baseline to move 0-30 ahead, but Del Potro wins the next four points to see out a hold.
Djokovic 4-5 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
16.41: And there is the break back! Djokovic will curse firing that forehand over the baseline as the Argentine hits a fantastic winner on advantage to put this match back on serve.
Djokovic 4-4 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
At the limit: Both players tested each other throughout the match
16.35: Has Djokovic finally broken Del Potro's resolve as well as his serve? The Argentine opens with a double fault, and that allows the Serb to progress to two break points. He needs both but a perfect shot on the baseline bamboozles Del Potro, who can only return against the net.
Djokovic 4-3 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
16.32: An interesting stat courtesy of Wimbledon's Twitter feed:
'DelPotro is looking to become the lowest seed to reach a Slam final since No.12 Berdych at #Wimbledon 2010... & so is Jerzy Janowicz.'
In or out? Djokovic (left) and Del Potro share a discussion after a point
Djokovic 3-3 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
16.26: Heavy legs or not, Del Potro's serve is still as potent as ever. The Argentine looks like he will serve to love, but Djokovic hits back again before the eighth seed holds.
Djokovic 2-3 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
16.23: From Sportsmail's Alex Kay:
'Kyle Edmund lost his tennis match today but the 18-year-old has made a nice gesture, donating £2000 to Ross Hutchins' Rally Against Cancer.
'The fund is raising money for the Royal Marsden Hospital, where Hutchins has been treated for Hodgkins Lymphoma. 'Ross, you've inspired so many people with your fight.
'Keep going mate,' wrote Edmund alongside his donation. You can donate by visitinghttp://www.justgiving.com/RallyAgainstCancer2013'
Instructions: Del Potro reacts with a tennis ball after narrowly losing a point
Djokovic 2-2 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
16.17: A slight wobble from Del Potro on serve - despite going easily clear on 40-0. Djokovic pulls two points back but the Argentine holds.
Djokovic 1-2 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
16.14: Now it's Djokovic's turn to benefit from the cord. It leads to Del Potro charging to the net to return, before Novak's attempted lob back gets the better of the Argentine to enable a hold of serve.
Djokovic 1-1 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
16.11: This match has tipped past the three hour mark and it's Del Potro who holds through deuce as he recovers from a shaky start to the fourth set.
Djokovic 0-1 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
Down but not quite out: A ballboy returns Novak Djokovic's racket to the Serbian
16.05: A long break from Djokovic, who eventually comes back out to receive serve at the start of the fourth set - and for my money - not the last.
16.02: From Sportsmail's Mike Dickson on what is becoming an epic on Centre Court:
'That simple missed overhead at 2-3 in the tiebreak is surely going to haunt Del Potro – a bit like Djokovic’s famous missed volley at the net against Rafael Nadal in the French Open semis four weeks ago today.
'This has been a long match, for the waiting Murray and Janowicz it’s a question of handling your nerves in all that time, and Murray has more experience at that.'
Grounding out: Novak Djokovic was taken to the wire in the third set but won in a tie-break
Djokovic 7-6(7-2) Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
15.56: And this crazy match continues in the tie-break. There is a mini-break for Djokovic, as he survives two smash volleys before Del Potro rifles another into the net for the Serbian to lead 4-2.
Djokovic 6-6 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
Relaxed: Sabine Lisicki (left) practiced with German Fed Cup team captain Barbara Rittner before tomorrow's women's final
'I know everyone wants to see Murray but please enjoy this match for its brilliance. We are seeing some outstanding rallies from Djokovic and Del Potro. The Argentine was almost in the crowd when he played his last thumping forehand. Fantastic stuff.'
15.47: I haven't seen this for a while - an easy hold. Djokovic serves out to 15 in a game where the Argentine had a nasty slip but thankfully didn't pick up any injury - no obvious one anyway.
Djokovic 6-5 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
15.44: Great start from Djokovic to move 0-30 ahead but Del Potro hits back with a series of stunning forehand winners that has Djokovic diving, slipping and skating around the court trying to reach. the Argentine wins the next four points to hold - and there was nothing Novak could do about it.
Djokovic 5-5 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
Take a bow: Del Potro interacts with the crowd after losing a point
15.38: Del Potro is really getting the best out of Djokovic - and that's good news for any watching tennis fan. Novak is being forced to play his best stuff now and holds his serve with a game that included a half volley drop shot winner.
Djokovic 5-4 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
15.35: Djokovic will chase down every lost cause but Del Potro isn't in the mood to reward enthusiasm today and despite being made to work for it in some engaging rallies serves out to level up the third set.
Djokovic 4-4 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
15.32: We should really be seeing Rafa Nadal in action today in one of these semi-finals, but following his first round loss to Steve Darcis, he is watching on Henman Hill... just joking, he is instead playing poker with a few friends.
A different kind of ace up his sleeve: Rafa Nadal (centre) played poker with friends while the semi-finals were being contested
Djokovic 4-3 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
15.26: And just to magnify the point about the closeness of this match, it's now the Djokovic serve under pressure. Del Potro gains two break points but trying to play a backhand winner, just fires wide to bring up deuce.
15.23: But after another lengthy Del Potro service game, the Argentine squeezes out a hold after another succession of long rallies. This match looks like it will go down to battle of the fittest.
Djokovic 3-3 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
15.20: It's on a knife edge this match and Djokovic manages to forces a deuce after the Del Potro makes an error at 40-30.
15.17: An amusing moment came at the end of that second set when Del Potro's coach gave a ballboy a pack of drinks, only for the youngster to get confused which player to give them too. he eventually picked the Argentine - a correct guess.
Mix up: Del Potro's coach gave drinks to the ballboy who became confused which player to give them too
Djokovic 3-2 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
15.12: Possibly a big moment in this match and it rests on a net cord. At 40-30 up, Djokovic looks good to serve out until Del Potro catches the top of the net and claims a fortunate point to take the game to deuce.
15.09: From Sportsmail's Alex Kay:
'The Argentine radio commentator behind us in the press room is very loud and animated, particularly now that his man is playing so well. He refers to Centre Court as 'La Catedral', meaning the cathedral. I like it.'
15.06: And likewise from Del Potro who holds again. Both players are playing great tennis at the moment to the point where you feel one break will be enough in each set.
Djokovic 2-2 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
Hit the skids: Djokovic attempts to return a shot to Del Potro
Djokovic 2-1 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
As the players take a short break, the Mail on Sunday's Martha Kelner has more concerning tomorrow's final:
'Also in the players' restaurant were finalists Sabine Lisicki and Marion Bartoli, who were at Wimbledon to do pre-final press conferences.
'Lisicki was wearing typical athlete-off-duty garb - a sports top and leggings. Bartoli, meanwhile, was wearing a tight white dress and, curiously in this weather, thick black tights. A fashion head-to-head before tomorrow's on court action.'15.00: Frustration is starting to creep into Djokovic's game now. Del Potro's service game drags on into 30-30 before the Argentine holds after Novak fires a simple forehand into the net. The Serbian looks less than pleased with himself.
Djokovic 1-1 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
14.57: From Sportsmail's Mike Dickson:
'Impressive fightback from Del Potro. It’s simply hard to believe that his knee can be much of a factor – you cannot compete with Djokovic with any significant handicap at all. If Delpo keeps this up memories of the Olympic bronze medal match may seep into the Serb’s head.'
Feeling the moment: Many of the fans on Centre Court got behind Del Potro
Djokovic 1-0 Del Potro 7-5, 4-6
14.51: Remarkable stuff from Del Potro who serves out to love to level things up in the match. A fair scoreline as there is little between them.
Djokovic 4-6 Del Potro 7-5
From Mail on Sunday's Nick Harris:
'There will be a proud Scot in the Centre Court crowd this afternoon who will be rooting for Andy Murray to LOSE. (Cue boos and hisses at this appalling lack of patriotism).
Who is this person? Step forward Stuart Duguid, the agent of .... Murray's opponent this afternoon, Jerzy Janowicz. Stuart is on Twitter @StuartDuguid, where he describes himself as a "Hearts fans and Tartan Army footsoldier". Well - Stuart, how about adding "and Tartan traitor".'
Golden girl: Sabine Lisicki was in practice before her women's final with Marion Bartoli tomorrow
Djokovic 4-5 Del Potro 7-5
14.45: Djokovic even has a chance to break back, but a strong serve from Del Potro sees him reset the game to deuce again before two more powerful serves bring a service hold.
Djokovic 3-5 Del Potro 7-5
From Sportsmail's Alex Kay:
'James Corden is here today, a good friend of Andy Murray. He's milling around near the players' area on the phone. I think he recognised me from Ross and Friends.'
Breakthrough: Del Potro celebrates breaking Djokovic
14.39: Where on earth has this come from? Remember when Del Potro was inches away from going 0-30 up with that crosscourt forehand? Well he has another remarkable moment as he chases down a drop shot to reach that very scoreline.
From there he gets three break points and eventually easily breaks the Serb. Big fist pump from the Argentine who is finally back into the match.
Djokovic 3-4 Del Potro 7-5
Taking a tumble: Djokovic falls to the ground attempting to return a shot to Del Potro
'Away from from the Djokovic match, I've been to the players' restaurant to engage in some lunchtime gonzo(ish) journalism. Sampled the tuna and avocado sushi rolls which are part of Andy Murray's recipe for success (he eats enough to sink a small battleship after each match).
'They taste like tuna and avocado wrapped in rice and at £1 a pop they're not cheap, but Murray can pay for them with the £50 food and drink allowance given to all players every day.
'It should be noted I had a measly four rolls compared to Murray's 50 rolls. But then I'm not going into battle with Jerzy Janowicz later.'
14.33: And he doesn't give it up at all. Djokovic earned another break point in deuce but the eighth seed recovers and holds after the Serb made a forehand error out wide.
Djokovic 3-3 Del Potro 7-5
14.30: Big opportunity for Djokovic as he earns two break points but Del Potro fights back to take the game to deuce. The Argentine isn't about to give up serve that easily.
14.27: Many famous faces at Centre Court but we believe there is a couple on Henman Hill too as England bowler Steven Finn is there watching the action before he takes on Australia in the Ashes next week.
On the edge: Novak Djokovic stretches to return a shot against Juan Martin del Potro
Djokovic holds to 15 as Del Potro's doctor comes to courtside to assess the Argentine - it's nothing major but shows the eighth seed isn't 100 per cent.
Djokovic 3-2 Del Potro 7-5
14.21: Credit to Djokovic for taking that very rare break opportunity at the end of the first set, because he doesn't look like he will get another for a long time as Del Potro serves out with power and ease to love.
Djokovic 2-2 Del Potro 7-5
14.18: There are signs that Del Potro can attack the Djokovic serve but the Serbian is playing with tremendous consistency at the moment and manages to hold to 30.
Djokovic 2-1 Del Potro 7-5
Tricks of the trade: Juan Martin del Potro attempts to play a shot through his legs
Djokovic 1-1 Del Potro 7-5
14.12: There wasn't too much Del Potro did wrong in that first set but he is struggling to trouble the Djokovic serve and there is no change at the start of the second set as the Serbian holds.
Djokovic 1-0 Del Potro 7-5
14.09: A cruel body blow for Djokovic to inflict on Del Potro and the 2011 champion will now serve at the start of the second set.
Edging ahead: Novak Djokovic took the first set after breaking Del Potro
The Serb then levels after a lengthy rally as Del Potro fires into the net before the 2011 champ then gains break point.
It's the perfect time to gain one and the Serbian takes it with both hands as Del Potro fires wide to lose serve for the first time in the Championships. Of course, that means first set to Novak too.
Djokovic 7-5 Del Potro
14.03: Del Potro will serve to force a tie-break then and he looks like that is just what he will get when he is 30-0 up...
14.00: Huge hold for Djokovic and it's all in fine margins. At 0-15 Del Potro fires a quite astonishing cross court forehand with plenty of power but it just bounces out. Instead of being put under pressure, Novak levels the scores and goes on to serve out.
Djokovic 6-5 Del Potro
Courtside support: Novak Djokovic's girlfriend, Jelena Ristic takes her position in the seats at Centre Court
Djokovic 5-5 Del Potro
From Sportsmail's Ivan Speck;
'John Tomic didn’t just miss out on watching his son Bernard’s progress to the fourth round of the men’s singles because of the All England Club ban over his antics in beating up Bernard’s former hitting partner in May, he also missed out on witnessing his 15-year-old daughter Sara, who has just lost in the semi-finals of the girls’ doubles.'
Set for the day: Fans took various vantage points around SW19
Djokovic 5-4 Del Potro
From Sportsmail's Charlie Sale:
'Sir Alex Ferguson will miss Andy Murray's Wimbledon final if he beats Jerzy Janowicz this afternoon. Fergie and his extended family set sail from Oban on a long-planned trip around the Scottish Isles tomorrow.'
13.48: Much better from Del Potro on serve as he manages to avoid another tangle with deuce to see off Djokovic at 30. Very little in this match right now.
Djokovic 4-4 Del Potro
13.45: From Sportsmail's Neil Moxley on seeing a familiar face from DM Towers:
'The Daily Mail is massive in Bavaria...you don't believe me? Here's Sportmail's Alex Kay being interviewed for German TV...'
Role reversal: Sportsmail's Alex Kay speaks to German TV
Djokovic 4-3 Del Potro
Power down: Juan Martin del Potro fires down a serve to Novak Djokovic
Djokovic 3-3 Del Potro
From Sportsmail's Laurie Whitwell:
'Have the days gone when we would see the Fab Four contest the semi-finals of a Grand Slam?
'Four times we were granted the rather special opportunity to watch Murray, Djokovic, Nadal and Federer battle it out for a final place, then the title, at a major and at one stage it seemed that would remain the case for some time.
'The 2008 US Open gave us an early taste, then three out of four Grand Slams between May 2011 and January 2012 featured them all as well: Nadal won the 2011 French, while Djokovic won the 2011 US and 2012 Australian Opens.
'But it hasn't happened at six majors since then and only the Murray and Djokovic have made it here. Nadal and Federer were scheduled to meet in the quarter-finals of course, and with Federer set to drop in the rankings after his early Wimbledon exit, the numbers may not stack right any time soon.
'Perhaps it just shows what a remarkable period of men's tennis we were being treated to.'
Sportsmail's Jamie Redknapp arrives with his glamorous wife Louise
13.33: From Sportsmail's Charlie Sale:
'Sky News sports reporter Jacquie Baltrao's daughter Amelia, who has been one of the ball girls at Wimbledon, was taken ill yesterday at the championships and was taken to hospital with a kidney infection. Jacquie was with Amelia overnight in hospital but still returned to Wimbledon for the 6am bulletin this morning.'
13.30: It's Del Potro who is put under pressure first, as Djokovic successfully challenges a line call in his favour to eventually earn a break point. Del Potro hits back with a powerful serve though and it's the match's first deuce.
Net gains: Novak Djokovic (above) and Juan Martin del Potro dominated their early serves
Djokovic 3-2 Del Potro
13.24: The Del Potro serve remains bullet proof as the Argentine holds very easily to love. No way through for Novak so far.
Djokovic 2-2 Del Potro
13.21: Not even a dog could sniff out a break on Centre Court right now as Djokovic quickly races through to hold. Despite the short games, both players quickly dive for the towels at the change over - it's warm out there.
Djokovic 2-1 Del Potro
Jerzy support: Janowicz's girlfriend Marta Domachowska arrives at Wimbledon
'We have a Brit in both semi-finals today. James Keothavong, brother of women's player Anne, is the umpire for this first match. He has recently had a baby daughter so let's hope she didn't keep him up too much last night.'
13.15: Del Potro suffered a nasty fall in the semi-final and has his left knee bandaged up. It doesn't appear to be causing him too much concern though as he eases 30-0 ahead. A wide return from the Argentine sees Djokovic respond but the eighth seed takes the next two points to calm any nerves with a convincing hold.
Djokovic 1-1 Del Potro
13.12: Juan Martin del Potro won the toss but it will be Novak Djokovic who serves first. The Serbian looks in good form as he moves into a convincing 40-0 lead. Del Potro pulls a point back after powerfully returning a second serve but the 2011 champion responds with an ace to hold.
Djokovic 1-0 Del Potro
Through to the final: Gianluigi Quinzi defeated Britain's Kyle Edmund 6-4, 6-4
'The All England Club make so much money from Wimbledon that they hand over a surplus of over £20m-per-year for the Lawn Tennis Association to squander. Yet the AEC's in-house TV and radio Wimbledon Live services expect journalists to supply their knowledge to them for free. Poor show.'
'And so the wait for a domestic champ in the boys' singles goes on. Kyle Edmund did not disgrace himself but Gianluigi Quinzi was like the fly that wouldn't be swatted. He kept coming back, taking his break chances when they mattered to win 6-4 6-4 in 79 minutes.'
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13.00: Marion Bartoli will be playing in the Wimbledon final tomorrow, but she is back at the AEC today to practice ahead of her match with Sabine Lisicki - not quite sure what the grand master plan is behind the rugby ball but then I never was a great tennis player (rubbish serve).
Focused on the final: Marion Bartoli practices ahead of the women's final tomorrow
12.54: Mike Dickson is also on Twitter by the way, and you can follow him here:
'Neglected to mention that 18 months ago Jerzy Janowicz also played Futures event at Wirral tennis centre near Birkenhead.#Godsowncountry'
12.51: Sportsmail's Mike Dickson has just walked past a man who has the hopes of a nation on him today:
'Just seen Andy Murray striding across the players’ lawn towards the locker room, staring straight ahead, very much looked like he had his game head on. Coach Dani Vallverdu very relaxed though and had a cheery smile, but then he isn’t about to walk the tightrope.'
Spare seat anyone? Fans quickly took vantage points on Henman Hill
Jude Law, television presenter Sir David Frost and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour are also among those invited. The Duke of York and Princess Michael of Kent are royal guests.
In the meantime Pippa Middleton is back at Wimbledon to watch Murray this afternoon.
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12.39: A good afternoon to Mail on Sunday's Nick Harris who is back at Wimbledon today:
'Spotted on the way to the All England Club today: former British player Naomi Cavaday, who played at Wimbledon three times between 2006 and 2008 but retired aged just 22 in 2011 to become a coach.
'Cavaday was on a tube with a male companion, who was asking her which areas of the Club her LTA pass will allow to roam, and whether they would be able to 'get a load of freebies' once inside the grounds.'
Setback: Kyle Edmund (above) lost the first set of his boy's semi-final to Gianluigi Quinzi
12.30: Novak Djokovic has had time to give his fans a message though through Twitter:
'Thx for your support #NoleFam ! See you soon at #Wimbledon Centre court!'
Smile for the semi: Novak Djokovic posted a message to fans on Twitter before his game
'Novak Djokovic’s face when he saw the madding crowd arriving just as he was off to practice was a picture. He looked terrified. But weirdly the world No 1 walked down the stairs from the players area and through the grounds without a single person stopping him to say hello or ask for autographs. A couple of people belatedly recognised him but Djokovic must have been left feeling wonderfully anonymous.'
12.22: It's been a gruelling 39 minute set on Court 3 as Kyle Edmund prepares to serve to stay in the first at 5-4 down. I hope he has brought a water bottle or three - this could be a long one if the Brit wants to reach the final.
Patriotic pride: Andy Murray fans take their place on Henman Hill
Patriotic pride: Andy Murray fans take their place on Henman Hill
Hats off: A fan looks around on Henman Hill
'Gloriously warm day at Wimbledon. That’s good for the spectators and Jerzy Janowicz will not be complaining either – the warmer the air the quicker the ball is likely to fly, making his big game even bigger.
'The court is also harder by this point of the tournament, making it harder for Murray to keep it out of his hitting zone. For the same reasons Juan Martin Del Potro will also welcome the weather, but if staking your life you would still go with Djokovic-Murray final.'
12.14: Fighting talk from Sportsmail's Alan Fraser who is nervous but confident about Murray's chances:
'A factor 50 day weather wise and a factor 100 day nerves wise. Can Andy get to his second Wimbledon final in a row? Of course he will. No problem. We have had our evening of Caledonian angst. He will have too much experience and too much all-round game for his Polish opponent. Murray in three.'
Murray in motion: Andy Murray practices before his semi-final later this afternoon
12.06: It's bad news for Edmund who has lost his serve to Quinzi to now trail 4-3 in the first set. No time to hit the panic button but that's obviously a bit of a setback.
12.03: From Sportsmail's Charlie Sale on just one of SW19's little quirks:
'The secretive All England Club works in mysterious ways. Alan Chalmers, a well known dealer in tennis memorabilia and one of the faces of the Wimbledon fortnight, has been the popular club steward in charge of the Centre Court Press box for 33 years until moving to the players box two years ago. And that means he is no longer invited to the AEC's annual media party held on the second Thursday of the tournament, much to his upset.'
11.58: It's with serve on Court 3 with Edmund leading 3-2. Neil Moxley has also informed me that Greg Rusedski is courtside to watch the bright British prospect.
First pick: Fans race to get the best viewing points on Henman Hill for the men's semi-finals
11.52: From Sportsmail's neil Moxley - who is watching Britain's Kyle Edmund:
'I'm out on Court No 3, for Kyle Edmund's semi-final in the boy's event.. He's a fair-skinned lad. Hope he's brought his sun-block. It's absolutely roasting and the stands are filling up nicely.'
I won't make the Baz Luhrmann point again...oh, go on then.
11.48: Solid start at least from Kyle Edmund who serves up first and holds in his boy's semi-final against the Italian Gianluigi Quinzi.
Getting in the groove: Novak Djokovic practices before his semi-final
Pick your spot: British fans assess the day's order of play
Keeping watch: Police look on as fans watch Djokovic practice
'As the Championships wind down, the 350 match officials – umpires and lines people – have started to be whittled down. The higher-graded officials will be here for all 13 days of play. The lower-graded ones began to be released from duty yesterday, taking their Ralph Lauren outfits home with them.'
11.42: It could be a long day folks if Sportsmail's Alex Kay has been counting correctly:
'Expect some long rallies in this first semi-final today. Of the to six longest rallies in the men's tournament so far, Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin Del Potro have been involved in four of them.'
11.39: Is this Novak Djokovic ditching the car and taking the bike on his way to SW19? Well not quite. The Serbian was just simply going for a morning bike ride in preparation for his semi-final clash with Juan Martin del Potro later today.
It's in stark contrast to Marion Bartoli, who took a nap before her dominating semi-final win over Kirsten Flipkens yesterday.
Breakfast on the go: Novak Djokovic warmed up for his Wimbledon semi-final clash with Juan Martin Del Potro with a leisurely cycle ride through the surrounding town... and just about held on to his breakfast
From Sportsmail's Charlie Sale:
'There has been a lot of speculation that the Julian Cash who reached the second round of the boys doubles championship is the son of former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash.
'However they are not related, although Cash does have a son who is a promising tennis player. He is called Jett and is training at the same Sanchez Casals academy in Barcelona where Andy Murray learnt his trade.'
11.29: From Sportsmail's Laurie Whitwell:
'Mr Wimbledon Announcer sounds particularly pumped today. Setting the tone early. Reminds everyone here to continuously 'apply sunscreen'. Sound advice for those of us with skin that reddens under a desk lamp. Now, who actually packed any...'
People still need reminding of this? Does nobody remember Baz Luhrmann's message?
11.26: And a good morning to our team of reporters, including Charlie Sale who has the headline names in the Royal Box today:
'Defending champion Roger Federer, who lost in the second round in one of Wimbledon history's great shock results, was seeded to have met Andy Murray in today's semi-final. So perhaps it's apposite that Federer's agent Tony Godsick is a Royal Box guest today.
'Also in the Royal Box to cheer Murray on are fellow Olympic medallists from the Athens and Sydney Games, Amir Khan and Jonathan Edwards.'
Brit of support: Amir Khan arrives at Wimbledon for the men's semi-final
11.23: But let's not get ahead of ourselves, there is actually a Brit on first for a semi-final.
Murray may close play on Centre Court but out on Court 3, Kyle Edmund will be taking on Gianluigi Quinzi in the boy's competition in what looks like it's going to be a tight match between the fifth and sixth seed respectively. They are expected on court in just over five minutes.
11.15: And you thought the women's semi-finals yesterday oozed drama (well one of them did anyway.)
Today it's the men's turn to light up Centre Court and all of Britain's eyes will be on Andy Murray as he attempts to reach the Wimbledon final for the second successive year.
Good morning folks, welcome to our live coverage of all the action from SW19 today.
In line: Andy Murray will be aiming to reach his second successive Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON EMOTICONS: YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT THE IMAGES MEAN
Celebrity spotted
Loud grunting
Tantrum
Worthy of applause
The sun's out
Changing conditions
Turning overcast
It's raining
Treatment needed
Quick play
Brit of good news
Brit of bad news
A bagel! 6-0 set
Shock result
Roof on Centre Court
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