Wimbledon Day 8 LIVE Updates: Djokovic Leads 2-1 vs De Minaur; Sinner, Swiatek In Action Soon

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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

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