Johanna Konta failed to reach the semi-finals, but Serena Williams battled through and will be joined by Simona Halep, Elina Svitolina and Barbora Strycova.
Meanwhile, in the doubles, Andy Murray and Serena Williams breezed into the third round of the mixed, while there was a first 12-12 tie-break since Wimbledon introduced the new rule.
Here, PA reviews the eighth day of action.
Tweet of the day
As ever, expect the unexpected in the invitation doubles 😅#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/89u9v6Sf6T
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 9, 2019
Quote of the day
Picture of the day
Shot of the day
Look who's back...
At the age of 63, Mansour Bahrami's still wowing the crowds here at #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/6lRf3aBCsV
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 9, 2019
Wimbledon favourite Mansour Bahrami's reverse forehand slap in the invitation doubles even had his opponents applauding.
Stat of the day
A little piece of history...
Our first 12-12 final set tie-break has taken place – and on Court 12 no less
Kontinen/ Peers defeat Ram/ Salisbury 7-6(2), 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 13-12(2) pic.twitter.com/f52dQxO1mv
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 9, 2019
Henri Kontinen and John Peers earned a slice of Wimbledon history in the men's doubles as they won the first ever final-set tie-breaker. The new rule was brought in this year to avoid deciding set marathons at the All England Club, prompted by the 2018 men's semi-final which Kevin Anderson won 26-24 in the last against John Isner. It has taken until the eighth day for a match to go to 12-12 in the final set, with Kontinen and Peers producing a fine tie-break performance to get the better of British hope Joe Salisbury and his partner Rajeev Ram, winning 7-6 (2) 6-4 3-6 4-6 13-12 (2).
Lionesses show their support for Konta
From @FIFAWWC to #Wimbledon, a warm welcome to the @Lionesses ☺️ pic.twitter.com/tLoV7j8hQV
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 9, 2019
Konta posted several pictures on social media watching England at the recent Women's World Cup. And some of Phil Neville's squad thanked her for her support by returning the favour at SW19 on Tuesday.
Celebrity corner
Brit watch
Konta's run came to an end in the quarter-finals, despite going 4-1 up against Strycova. A 7-6 (5) 6-1 victory saw the experienced Czech through to her first grand slam semi-final.
Day nine order of play
Haha 😜😎🤙🏼 https://t.co/qsHXHk3MEx
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 9, 2019
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
