Wimbledon 2017, day five live: Andy Murray vs Fabio Fognini after wins for Rafael Nadal and Johanna Konta
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Your support makes all the difference.There are four Britons in action on day five of Wimbledon as the third round gets underway in both the men’s and women’s singles events.
Andy Murray is, as always, the star attraction and the world No 1 takes on talented Italian Fabio Fognini in the day’s final match on Centre Court.
Johanna Konta, the favourite for the women’s title after Karolina Pliskova’s surprise exit on Thursday, is demoted to Court One for her match against Maria Sakkari after Wednesday’s epic three-set win over Donna Vekic.
Meanwhile, Heather Watson opens up on Centre Court against Viktoria Azarenka and Aljaz Bedene takes on the 16th seed Gilles Muller.
Rafa Nadal and Venus Williams are also bidding to reach the fourth round.
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Rafa gearing up for Khachanov test
The French Open champion takes on Karen Khachanov, the talented 21-year-old Russian, in the day's second match on Centre Court.
Garcia takes opener
Caroline Garcia, the women's 21st seed, is a set to the good against Madison Brengle, the conqueror of Petra Kvitova, on Court 18 (6-4).
Muller wins first-set tie-break
A roar of joy from Muller as he wins the tie-break 7-4 to take a one-set lead against Bedene.
Garcia progresses
Women's 19th seed Caroline Garcia is the first player into the fourth round of this year's Championships after a 6-4 6-3 win over Madison Brengle on Court 18.
Nishikori two sets down
Kei Nishikori will have to go the distance if he wants to reach the fourth round. The ninth seed trails Roberto Bautista-Agut by two sets to love on Court Three (6-4 7-6).
Azarenka 2-4 Watson* (*denotes next server)
Watson takes Azarenka to deuce but an unreturnable serve and a drive-volley winner seal the game for the Belarusian.
Azarenka* 3-4 Watson (*denotes next server)
Watson throws in a dreadful service game out of nowhere, hitting three unforced errors off the ground and a double fault to hand Azarenka the break to love.
Azarenka 3-6 1-0 Watson* (*denotes next server)
A routine hold for Azarenka at the start of the second set.
Azarenka 3-6 3-0 Watson* (*denotes next server)
Watson takes Azarenka to deuce as she looks to break straight back. A double fault brings up a break point for the Briton but an Azarenka backhand winner up the line takes the game back to deuce. The former world No 1 holds for 3-0 courtesy of an unreturnable serve followed by a forehand error by Watson.
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