Wimbledon 2021 LIVE: Djokovic defeats Shapovalov - latest men’s semi-finals updates after Berrettini wins

Thanks very much for joining us as Matteo Berrettini and Novak Djokovic secured their place in the men’s final. We’ll be back tomorrow to bring you full live coverage of the women’s final.

“I don’t think the scoreline says enough about the performance or the match. He was serving for the first set and was probably the better player, had many chances.

“I would like to give him a big round of applause for everything he has done today and also this two weeks. We are going to see a lot of him in the future, he is a great player.

“The most special tournament in the world for me, on this court, and there is no holding back. Once you step out, particularly at the latter stages of an event I dream of winning and the dream keeps going.

“I am trying to take out the maximum of my own abilities each match and see what happens.

“At this stage of my career, Grand Slams are everything and I have been very privileged to make history in the sport I truly love.

“Every time I hear there is something on the line that is historic it inspires me but at the same time I have to balance it and win only the next match.”

An ace completes Djokovic’s hold to love and the defending champion is through to the Wimbledon final again. This was by far his toughest test of the tournament and he answered every question. He will face Matteo Berrettini on Sunday knowing victory will see him equal Federer and Nadal’s men’s grand slam record as well as keeping him on course for the Golden Slam.

Djokovic breaks after Shapovalov produces two double faults and three unforced errors at the crucial moment again!

No such concern for Shapovalov on serve this time. He holds emphatically to 15 to turn the pressure back on to Djokovic. Like so often, though, the Serbian handles it without so much as a shrug, going one better and holding to love. We’re approaching the crucial point where Shapovalov’s nerves have deserted him. Can he steady himself this time?

Again, Shapovalov withstands the tide of momentum, saving two break points to keep the set on serve. The Canadian might have squandered chances to break himself, but he’s showing impressive mettle to stay in this third set.

An unforced error at 30-15 puts pressure on Shapovalov’s serve. He answers the call this time, though, with a tremendous second serve forcing the error from Djokovic.

Shapovalov saves three break points with as many brilliant serves and then an ace seals the hold. This time the Canadian withstands the pressure and the third set remains on serve.

Djokovic unleashes an almighty roar! That was a huge hold of serve as he saves three more break points. Shapovalov has imposed himself on every rally, but his blood keeps running hot in the crucial moments and he loses his vein of form again as another chance to break goes begging.