Key events
Shapavalov and Rublev are still on serve in the third at 2-2. On Armstrong, Azarenka is pulling away in the second. The three-time finalist leads 4-0 with Martic serving.
Thanks Niall, Alcaraz is starting to purr out here. The Spaniard has broken Brooksby, fininshing with a stunning backhand that he snapped into with such easy athleticism. The 19-year-old then backs that up with a strong hold to go up 5-2 and looks well set to take the first set.
Time to hand back to Tom – I’ll leave you with Bryan Graham on Serena:
It’s been a bruising encounter between Alcaraz and Brooksby early on – still on serve, with the No 3 seed leading 3-2. On Armstrong, Azarenka has taken the first set, while Shapovalov has levelled up against Rublev. The winner of that one plays Cam Norrie, who came through a heated encounter earlier on:
Thanks, Tom. So, what’s happening right now? Carlos Alcaraz is under way against Jenson Brooksby on Ashe – it’s 1-1 in the first set. Victoria Azarenka is serving for the first set against Petra Martic, while Denis Shapovalov is in control of the second set after losing the first to Andrey Rublev; the Canadian is 5-1 up.
Right, I’m off for a quick break before Evans comes on court. Niall McVeigh will keep an eye on things in the meantime.
Rublev wins the first set
The wide-eyed Russian pumps his fist as he breaks Shapovalov’s serve at 5-4 to take opening set.
Pegula beats Yuan 6-2, 6-7(8), 6-0
Yuan completely ran out of steam in third set, Pegula moves into the fourth round where she will face an in-form Kvitova.
Dan Evans is expected on court at around 7.40pm UK time, but the men’s doubles match beforehand may well overrun. Diego Hidalgo and Fabien Reboul are tied at one set all against the Colombian pair of Juan Cabal and Robert Maksoud, with both decided by tie-breaks.
Pegula has responded well to losing the second set, the American has raced out to a 3-0 lead in the decider.
Over at the Grandstand, Denis Shapovalov and Andrey Rublev is on serve at 2-3.
Kvitova beats Muguruza 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(12)!
This is fantastic stuff on Louis Armstrong, nothing given as Kvitova and Muguruza power shots at each other. In the end the Spaniard couldn’t quite dig deep enough, although that is relative considering the tie-break finishes 12-10. Muguruza failed to serve for the match, had two more chances to win it on Kvitova’s serve but couldn’t close out. The Czech says Serena Williams’ battling defeat on Friday night inspired her to keep going, she’ll play either Pegula or Yuan in the next round.
Yuan has forced a third set by winning the tie-break.
Pegula forced the tie-break against Yuan and they are locked at 5-5 on Ashe. No one wants to win this game between Kvitova and Muguruza, they at 9-9.
Norrie speaks!
“Playing Holger isn’t easy, he can go through patches where he’s playing pretty passively and then he goes through and hits very aggresively. You have to be ready for anything. He has great hands and defends really well at time, so for me I stayed calmer than he did at big moments in the match.
“I stayed though in the first set and then again in the second. My goal today was to get to two hours and then we start the match from there.
“Then when we hit two hours I broke to go up 2-1 in the third. The he started to die there and I don’t know what’s going on with him.”
We’ve got a tie-break in third between Kvitova and Muguruza. Pegula has got that break back in the second, the American is serving to take that set to a tie-break as well.
Norrie beat Rune 7-5, 6-2, 6-1!
The serve pace is way down for Rune and Norrie wastes little time in punishing them. The Dane won less than 10 points in the entire third set as Norrie pulled away. Fittingly it’s a backhand winner that wins it for Norrie, but in truth this was over when the Brit sealed the second set.
*Norrie 7-5, 6-2, 5-1 Rune (* denotes server)
Norrie is turning the screw and this will be over very soon. No real fight from Rune at all now.
Norrie 7-5, 6-2, 4-1 Rune* (* denotes server)
Rune has lost interest in this. At 0-30, the Dane stretches Norrie on the backhand but the Brit finds a delightfully angled winner cross court. The latest tame drop shot attempt on the next point seals another break.
*Norrie 7-5, 6-2, 3-1 Rune (* denotes server)
Easy hold for Norrie.
This Kvitova-Muguruza match has been a great watch. The Czech veteran is fighting for every point and earns a way back into the match with a break when she needed it most, roaring back from 30-15 to win the next three points then holding on serve.
Norrie 7-5, 6-2, 2-1 Rune* (* denotes server)
Rune knows he is beaten here, I think. Norrie gets to 0-40 quickly and while he only earns the break at the third attempt it is a pretty tame end to the game for Rune as he dumps a routine backhand into the net.
*Norrie 7-5, 6-2, 1-1 Rune (* denotes server)
Routine hold for Norrie, flicking a backhand winner confidently passed Rune to win to love.
After being slightly overawed in the opening set, Yuan is showing some mettle in the second. She’s earned a break and has a 4-1 lead. Muguruza, meanwhile, is serving for the match against Kvitova.
Norrie 7-5, 6-2, 0-1 Rune* (* denotes server)
Rune’s questionable temperament has been evident through this match and he again lets Norrie into the game when he really should be closing out on serve. There’s a flicky, lofted, nothing of a forehand at 40-30 which gets Norrie back to all square in the first game of the third set, ultimately Rune holds but he’s making tough work of it.
Rune has gone off for a comfort break so I can update you on a few scores elsewhere. After winning the first, Pegula is pushing Yuan in the second but so far they’re on serve at 1-1. On Louis Armstrong, Muguruza has a break and leads Kvitova 4-2.
Norrie wins the second set!
*Norrie 7-5, 6-4 Rune (* denotes server)
Rune gets some reward for his shotmaking when he finally gets a dropshot to land to earn a break point. Norrie stay calm and gets a good first serve in which Rune can only return into the net. Rune then rants at the umpire about the time Norrie is taking between points, it seems very petty and earns boos from the crowd.
While Norrie does not seem to fussed about his opponent’s antics, Rune finds some big shots to earn another break point. Again Norrie keeps his head and lets some poor shot selection from Rune do the work for him to get the hold, along with the second set.
Norrie 7-5, 5-4 Rune* (* denotes server)
Despite an eighth double fault and flashy ‘hotdog’ shot through the legs into the net Rune hangs on to hold and make Norrie serve out the second.
Unsurprisingly Pegula has won the first set, holding her serve to take it 6-2.
*Norrie 7-5, 5-3 Rune (* denotes server)
Norrie is more than happy to hang back and let the game to him. On a couple of occasions he just lets Rune dictate the point before pouncing when the Dane gets bored and goes in search of a winner. At 30-15 Rune appears on top but comes into the net too soon, popping up a tame return for Norrie to hit the winner past him. A long return means Norrie will serve for the second set if Rune is able to hold.
On Ashe, Pegula has wasted little time asserting her dominance over the qualifier. She’s currently serving for the set at 5-2.
Norrie 7-5, 4-3 Rune* (* denotes server)
Another chance at a break for Norrie but Rune attacks the net on the back of a powerful first serve to his opponent’s backhand to get to 40-40 then rattles through a couple of routine points to hold.
Kvitova wins the second set! (Kvitova 5-7, 6-3 Muguruza)
An ace down the middle whistles past Muguruza and Kvitova finally gets some reward for her play.
*Norrie 7-5, 4-2 Rune (* denotes server)
The trainer comes on for Rune, it’s not clear what for but whatever the remedy is it certainly has an instant impact. The Dane earns three break points quickly and Norrie sends a backhand wide to hand that second break right back.
Norrie 7-5, 4-1 Rune* (* denotes server)
More car crash tennis from Rune. Norrie scampers around at the back of the court and lets the Dane beat himself, unforced error 27 gets the seventh seed to 30-40. Norrie outlasts his opponent again on the next point to get a double break.
*Norrie 7-5, 3-1 Rune (* denotes server)
No mistakes from Norrie who closes at the net this time with a successful overhead.
Kvitova has a break in the second and leads 5-2, while we are still on serve between Pegula and Yuan (1-2).
Norrie 7-5, 2-1 Rune* (* denotes server)
Rune’s power is on full display as he finally gets on the board in the second. Tim Henman on commentary is highly critical of the Dane’s play but when it comes off it is pretty spectacular.
Norrie 7-5, 2-1 Rune* (* denotes server)
Rune’s power is on full display as he finally gets on the board in the second. Tim Henman on commentary is highly critical of the Dane’s play but when it comes off it is pretty spectacular.
Jessica Pegula is getting her match with Yuan underway so I’ll sprinkle in key updates from Arthur Ashe with what is happening on Louis Armstong with Muguruza and Kvitova.
*Norrie 7-5, 2-0 Rune (* denotes server)
Fair play to Norrie, he’s playing solid tennis and taking the points that are given to him. He goes 2-0 up with a tidy first serve, followed up with a whipping forehand that leaves Rune stranded.
Kvitova 5-7, 2-2 Muguruza* (* denotes server)
I wish I could be a bit more descriptive of these games but the average rally length is less than three shots. Another fairly straightforward service hold.
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