INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
As for German 11th seed Kerber, winning Wimbledon for the first time -- at the expense of the woman who denied her in 2016 -- would be a
The 30-year-old has bounced back from a terrible 2017 and is close to the form that brought her the Australian and US Open titles two years
"Wimbledon is a really special place
I think everybody knows this tournament
It would be really special to win," she said
"With 2016, all the success, 2017, with a few up and downs, to coming back this year, I think I learned so many things about me."21:42
IST: With a powerful forehand down the line, Kerber breaks Serena at a crucial time
Kerber leads 4-2.21:40 IST: Serena's player box is star-studded.21:35 IST: Serena Williams pulls back a deuce after trailing 0-40 but
Kerber was adamant and did not let Serena break her
Kerber leads Serena 3-2 in the second set.21:27 IST: Kerber maintains a 2-1 lead against Serena by holding onto her serve
This particular game was filled with powerful returns and brilliant placements from Kerber.21:24 IST: Serena Williams serves an ace to draw
level 1-1 against Kerber in the second set.21:21 IST: Kerber wins the first game of the second set in just 3 minutes
She is flying past the seven-time champion with ease.21:17 IST: Angelique Kerber breaks Serena for the third time to take the first set 6-3
What a dominant performance this has been from the 11th seed German.21:13 IST: Kerber holds onto her serve to lead Serena 5-3
It seems Kerber is on her way to win the first set handsomely.21:11 IST: Serena is broken for the second time in the first set by Angelique
Lots of double faults from the seven-time winner
Kerber leads 4-3.21:05 IST: 19 minutes in the first set and Serena, Kerber are tied at 3-3.21:04 IST: Serena is looking in good touch
Kerber, on the other hand, is putting up a strong fight.20:58 IST: Serena returns the favour by breaking Kerber
The first set in tied at 2-2.20:49 IST: What a start by Angelique Kerber, she breaks Serena in the first game and then holds onto her serve
to take 2-0 lead in the first set.20:45 IST: Hello and welcome back to the Wimbledon women's final between Serena Williams and Angelique
Kerber.20:15 IST: Read the Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal match report here.20:09 IST: "One of the greatest matches Wimbledon has ever
seen," tweets Wimbledon.20:03 IST: AND IT IS DONE! Novak Djokovic breaks Rafael Nadal and hence wins the semi-final tie 6-4, 3-6,
7-6(11/9), 3-6, 10-8.19:58 IST: Djokovic wins two successive points to hold on to his serve
Djokovic leads the final set 9-8.19:53 IST: Nadal saves one match point with a brilliant drop shot that Djokovic could not reach and return
Game Nadal, the final set is tied at 8-8.19:50 IST: This is now the longest match Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have ever played in terms
of games.19:47 IST: After a long, long battle Djokovic finally holds his serve to lead Nadal 8-7
What a cracker of a competition this is turning out to be.19:42 IST: Nadal is not giving up any opportunity to break Djokovic but the
latter, on the other hand, breaks the deuce with a strong forehand winner.19:38 IST: Djokovic saves three break points to force the game
into the second deuce.19:35 IST: The final set has crossed the one hour mark and is tied at 7-7
Djokovic is furious with himself for not been able to return Nadal.19:29 IST: This is a test of patience and persistence for both players
Djokovic holds his serve to lead the final set 7-6.19:26 IST: 55 minutes in the final set and it is locked at 6-6.19:21 IST: Both players
are currently holding their serves
A moment of inspiratio from either will see the game, set and match. Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-5 Nadal.19:18 IST: 47 minutes in the
fifth set and the game is ties at 5-5
After trailing 0-30, Nadal notches up quick points to hold his serve
The battle is still on!!19:12 IST: Djokovic saves two break points to force a deuce
Djokovic leads the fifth set 5-4.19:07 IST: After Djokovic lets go of an opportunity to break Nadal, the latter holds his serve
He is surely pumped up!19:04 IST: Djokovic forces Nadal into a deuce
Can the 12th seed break him18:59 IST: A tense battle going on between these two
Djokovic holds his serve to lead 4-3 in the fifth set
Will we see another marathon battle like Isner vs Anderson 18:56 IST: Rafael Nadal serves an ace to hold his serve
The fifth game is tied at 3-3.18:52 IST: Djokovic holds his serve
The Serbian leads the fifth game 3-2.18:48 IST: It is Djokovic 2-2 Nadal as the latter holds his serve
Nadal is looking confident, while Djokovic is fighting equally hard.18:44 IST: Game Djokovic
A rather nice ace from the Serb helps him to hold his serve
Djokovic 2-1 Nadal. It has been four hours and counting.18:41 IST: After 10 minutes in the fifth set, it is Djokovic 1-1 Nadal.18:36
IST: Game Djokovic, he holds his serve.18:35 IST: Novak Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(11/9), 3-6 Rafael Nadal18:33 IST: Rafael Nadal takes the
fourth set 6-3 to take the match into a decider. Nadal an ace that is called out but a review opted by Nadal shows the ball was just inside
the line.18:29 IST: Three quick points from Nadal helps him to force a deuce
The Spaniard is not backing down
A beautiful drop shot from Nadal gives him the advantage
He is serving for the set now.18:26 IST: Nadal is serving for the set. However, Djokovic is not giving up as he swiftly moves onto
40-0.18:25 IST: Nadal breaks Djokovic again!!!! Djokovic is furious with himself, he trails 3-5 in the fourth set.18:19 IST: After a
couple of obstacles, Nadal finally holds his serve to lead Djokovic 4-3
However, Nadal is not looking comfortable with his wide forehand returns and Djokovic is trying to exploit it.18:16 IST: Some fine serves
from the Djoker helps his hold his serve and draw level 3-3 against Nadal in the fourth set.18:10 IST: Djokovic returns the favour, breaks
Nadal in the fifth game of the fourth set
Djokovic trails Nadal 2-3.18:05 IST: Djokovic holds his serve as he wraps up the fourth game quickly
Djokovic 1-3 Nadal.18:03 IST: Two quick points and Nadal holds his serve against Djokovic
Nadal 3-0 Djokovic.18:00 IST: Nadal is fired up! He breaks Djokovic early, takes 2-0 lead in the fourth set
A wide forehand return from Nadal forces Djokovic to return close to the net that saw Nadal place the ball away from Djokovic with ease
Nadal leads Djokovic 2-0.17:58 IST: Djokovic serves the first ace of the match
Djokovic 15-30 Nadal.17:56 IST: Nadal wins the first game if the fourth set in 16 minutes
Resilience shown by Djokovic is amazing!!17:52 IST: Nadal saves his serve yet again
A wide forehand return from the Spaniard forces Djokovic to return the ball near the net where Nadal places the ball well to save his point
5th deuce of the first game.17:48 IST: Djokovic is looking strong
He forces the third deuce in the first game of the fourth set.17:46 IST: Djokovic had an early opportunity to break Nadal in his first
Second deuce. 17:41 IST: Djokovic takes the first point of the fourth set
A reminder -- Djokovic is currently leading the World No.117:40 IST: The Wimbledon semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal
resumes.17:25 IST: Just minutes away from the semi-final clash
Stay tuned.16:55 IST: The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex are here to enjoy ladies' finals day.16:43 IST: While we wait for
the men's singles semis to resume, here is a quick look at the Women's singles finalists.16:40 IST: After a late finish, Rafael Nadal
prepares for the conclusion of his Wimbledon semi-final.16:35 IST: Before the suspension, Djokovic leads Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(11/9).16:30
IST: Hello and welcome to the live blog of the Wimbledon semi-final match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.Djokovic, starting with a
26-25 career advantage over Nadal, flourished in the fast conditions under the roof, breaking in the seventh game of the opening set
But Nadal, chasing an 18th Grand Slam crown and in his first Wimbledon semi-final since finishing runner-up to Djokovic in 2011, then saved
five break points in the second set to level the contest
Nadal had three set points in the third set tiebreaker -- one of them created off a lung-busting 23-shot rally.However, he was unable to
convert and Djokovic pounced to claim the set after almost three hours on court
Twelfth sees Djokovic is seeking a fifth final at the All England Club, 22nd at the majors and 13th Slam title
For Nadal, victory would put him in a sixth Wimbledon final and 25th at the majors
Djokovic has already hit 42 winners to Nadal's 39 but has converted just two of 10 break points.
