She still has a long way to go before the final, but whatever happens from here, this was a crucial victory for the world No. 1.

Aryna Sabalenka digs deep to battle past Laura Siegemund and into the semi-finals of Wimbledon in an engrossing contest that pushed the world No.1 on Centre Court

Aryna Sabalenka was booed by the Wimbledon crowd after losing her temper and smashing the net during her quarter-final against Laura Siegemund. Sabalenka was the firm favourite to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam she is yet to win but was frustrated by 37-year-old veteran Siegemund.

All England Club legend Federer joined in the royal box by a host of famous faces including Carole and Michael Middleton

Roger Federer was joined in the royal box by a host of famous faces including Michael McIntyre and Carole Middleton

Novak Djokovic overcame a disastrous start to defeat Alex De Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court, securing his place in a 16th Wimbledon quarter-final. The Serbian's triumph came under the watchful eye of Roger Federer,