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Djokovic serves out to love,<\/strong> levelling his match with Svajda at one set all. For a while, he looked in jeopardy, but he stopped making unforced errors and it\u2019d now be a surprise if he found a way to lose.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Svajda fights hard to hold for 7-6 3-5, forcing Djokovic to serve for set two. <\/strong>Meantime, on Armstrong, Fritz and Harris are under way and 1-1 in the first, but I\u2019m going to stick with Fonseca 5-4 Machac, at least for a bit, and not just because the Brazilian fans are warming up. Otherwise, Lehecka now leads Etcheverry 2-1 2-0 and Collingnon is up 3-1 on Ruud, so that\u2019s another match to keep an eye on on which to keep an eye.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n At 15-all, Svajda hits a fine forehand winner with top,<\/strong> but from there, Djokovic, beginning to enjoy himself, serves out his consolidation. He leads 5-2 in the second, a game away from levelling the match.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n However when Djokovic turns it up, Svajda can\u2019t go with him, ceding a break for 7-6 2-4.<\/strong> Is that a turning point?<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Fonseca leads Machac 4-3l Ruud leads Collignon 1-0; and Lehecka has just taken the third set 6-2 to lead Etcheverry 2-1.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Djokovic makes 0-15 with a lob, but again, Svajda handles the pressure, <\/strong>holding from there to lead 7-6 2-2.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n After losing the first set, Lehecka has taken over against Etcheverry, <\/strong>leading 3-6 6-0 4-2; Fonseca and Machac are level at 2-2 in the first; and Kym has taken the second set off Makashima 7-2 in the breaker, so they\u2019re now a set apiece.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n I was really impressed with how composed Svajda was in the breaker,<\/strong> even when serving out. Things might change if it looks on the cards, but he\u2019s playing like someone who believes he can win. Djokovic leads 2-1 in the second, on serve.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a012.55 EDT<\/p>\n I can accept the top.<\/strong> The hat and short shorts, less so.<\/p>\n Photograph: Elsa\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n On Grandstand, Fonseca has held for 1-0 against Machac, the no 21 seed. <\/strong>I\u2019m going to watch this one on my second screen, at least until Fritz v Harris but maybe even thereafter because the 19-year-old Brazilian is a superstar in the making.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n And there it is!<\/strong> Svajda ups the pace on the backhand, nailing one down the line; it\u2019s not in the corner or even close, but he hits it so hard and flat that it doesn\u2019t matter! He takes the first set 7-6(5) and once upon a time we\u2019d have know how the match would end; now, though, you sense that the youngster has a chance.<\/p>\n Zachary Svajda takes the opening set against Novak! Photograph: Brendan McDermid\/ReutersShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a012.50 EDT<\/p>\n Now then! <\/strong>At 5-4, Svajda finds a booming forehand winner that gives him two set points. Djokovic saves the first, but here comes a second, on serve\u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Victoria Azarenka beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3 6-3<\/p>\n Next up for her: Pegula or Blinkova.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Djokovic goes long on the backhand, <\/strong>his 13th unforced error \u2013 versus seven for his opponent \u2013 ceding the mini-break. Djokovic, though, seizes it right back and we wind up at 3-3.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Elsewhere, Fritz and Harris won\u2019t be out for another 23 minutes; <\/strong>Azarenka is serving for the match against Pavlyuchenkova at 6-3 5-3; Etcheverry leads lehecka 6-3 0-6 1-0l and Nakashima leads Kym 6-5 4-5.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Svajda lacks a bit of power but he\u2019s seriously quick about the court \u2013<\/strong> not unlike Learner Tien, I guess \u2013 and at 0-15, he\u2019s not far away with a forehand down the line that would\u2019ve upped the ante. In the event, though, Djokovic holds to 15, so here comes the breaker.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n He might be old and contemplating the end,<\/strong> but Djokovic finds first serves when he needs them, holding for 5-5. I think, for perhaps the first time, he doesn\u2019t believe he can win this trophy \u2013 with good reason. If Sinner can whack him on grass, it seems inconceivable he can reverse the result on hard, and to take the title that\u2019s almost definitely something he\u2019ll have to do. Svajda holds, so at 5-6, has guaranteed himself a first-set breaker \u2013 at least.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Emma Navarro (10) beats Caty McNally 6-2 6-1<\/p>\n Next for her: Uchijima or Krejcikova.<\/p>\n Emma Navarro is through to the third round in convincing style. Photograph: Seth Wenig\/APShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a012.44 EDT<\/p>\n Aha, the main Sky channel has now joined Djokovic 4-5 0-30, so I\u2019ll stick with that and move to Harris v Fritz on my phone.<\/strong> Can Svajda find the two points he needs for a set advantage?<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Looking around the courts, Navarro is nearly there, <\/strong>leading McNally 6-2 5-1. As per the below, I\u2019m not able to watch it, but I expected a little better from the latter \u2013 though if Navarro is playing close to her best, there won\u2019t be loads she can do about it Otherwise, Azarenka leads Pavlyuchenkova 6-3 4-1; Lehecka, trailing Etcheverry 3-6, leads 5-0 in the second; and Nakashima is up -4 3-3 on Kym.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Harris had to qualify, but he can play \u2013<\/strong> he reached the last eight of this competition in 2021. I expect Fritz to win, but it might not be as simple a victory as some are expecting.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Next on Armstrong: <\/strong>Lloyd Harris v Taylor Fritz (4)<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cEmma, you are one of the kindest souls on the planet but that was merciless,\u201d<\/strong> begins the interview. You\u2019d take it!<\/p>\n Raducanu is delighted with her performance and explains that putting in good practice-days every day is helping her build. She\u2019s putting faith in her process so hasn\u2019t had time to pursue her interest in art \u2013 she\u2019s walking around Central Park, but otherwise is focused on tennis.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Emma Raducanu beats Janice Tjen 6-2 6-1<\/p>\n A fantastic performance from Raducanu, who meets Rybakina or Valentova next.<\/p>\n Emma Raducanu breezes into round three in straight sets. Photograph: Mike Segar\/ReutersShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a012.39 EDT<\/p>\n Djokovic is near the end, but break point down at 2-3 he still delivers a service winner.<\/strong> Meantime\u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Well in Janie Tjen.<\/strong> She holds to avoid the bagel so, at 6-2 5-1,Raducanu will now serve for round three.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Raducanu is serving like an absolute demon, <\/strong>another quick hold giving her 6-2 5-0. She\u2019s nearly there.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Goodness me, look how good this is! <\/strong>My kippa is off in admiration.<\/p>\n Allow Instagram content?<\/p>\n This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click ‘Allow and continue’<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n So farm Svajda is doing nicely, 2-2 against Djokovic,<\/strong> and with Raducanu blazing a return past Tjen for 4-0, I\u2019m going to pay that match more attention \u2013 though first i\u2019m checking the draw, so well is she playing. And next up, it\u2019s Rybakina or Valentova \u2013 tasty.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Navarro did indeed take the first set off McNally 6-2; <\/strong>Azarenka has broken Pavlyuchenkova back for 3-3; Etcheverry took the first set against Lehecka 6-3 but trails by a break at 1-0 in the second; and Nakashima is trying to serve out the first set at 5-4 against Kym.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n I\u2019ve never seen Svajda play before, so I\u2019m interested to see what be brings.<\/strong> To get to this stage he won four quallies then his first-round match, which tells us he\u2019s in form. He holds for 1-0 while, on Armstrong, Raducanua leads 6-2 1-0 and is on her third break point of Tjen\u2019s first service-game. Whether she takes it or not, this contest is only going one way, and a double hands over the break. I\u2019m not sure I\u2019ve ever seen Raducanu as dominant, even when winning the tournament.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019re away on Ashe and that\u2019s the other match I\u2019m watching. <\/strong>I\u2019ve no idea why, but you can only access the choice of matches via the app on your phone, which is a right state of affairs: a beauty of this stage of proceedings is having more screens than eyes, discovering surprise belters and generally being absorbed by the sheer scale of it all.<\/p>\n Anyroad up, Navarro is serving for set one at 5-2 against dubs specialist McNally; Pavlyuchenkova leads Azarenka 3-1; Etcheverry leads Lehecka 5-3 and has three set points at 0-40; and Nakashima leads Kym 4-3 with a break.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n On Ashe, Djokovic and Svajda are knocking up. <\/strong>Back on Armstrong, Raducan has two set points at 5-2 15-40, and she\u2019s feeling herself, a hooked forehand winner sealing what we\u2019re told is a seriously impressive set. There\u2019s been a sense these last few months that she\u2019s returning to her best form, and by the looks of things she\u2019s almost there.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Word to the wise:<\/strong> if ever you\u2019ve a blocked sink or bath, do not buss bare coin calling out a plumber. Instead, head to your local plumbing supplies store, and buy some One Shot for \u00a312. Or, in other words, though I wasn\u2019t due on till 4.30pm BST, I had planned to watch the start of play, but instead was sent out to purchase the abovementioned, so I can advise you that Raducanu leads 4-2, but no more.<\/p>\n