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Wimbledon 2019: 'Big three' bid for place in semi-finals on day nine

The big three in the men's game are all in action.

The men's quarter-finals take place at Wimbledon on Wednesday with Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all in action.

The trio will be favourites to fill three of the four semi-final berths, with the other going to Guido Pella or Roberto Bautista Agut, while Andy Murray and Serena Williams are back on court in the mixed doubles.

Here, PA previews the ninth day of action.

Order of play

Centre Court
Novak Djokovic v David Goffin
Kei Nishikori v Roger Federer
Court One
Guido Pella v Roberto Bautista Agut
Sam Querrey v Rafael Nadal
Court Two
Andy Murray/Serena Williams v Bruno Soares/Nicole Melichar

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With no Brits left in the singles draws, Murray is flying the flag in the mixed doubles. 'Murena' – the nickname chosen by Williams – have breezed through the first two rounds, but face a tougher test against top seeds Bruno Soares and Nicole Melichar

Match of the day

Wimbledon 2018 – Day Nine – The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Kevin Anderson, left, knocked out Roger Federer last year (John Walton/PA)

Federer's showdown with Kei Nishikori is the only one of the four matches to have tallied with the seedings. Eight-time winner Federer bowed out at the same stage last year to Kevin Anderson, while Nishikori won their last meeting at the ATP Finals in December.

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