Wimbledon 2015 day nine round-up: Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer breeze into men's semi-finals at SW19

Because it's the women's semi-finals with Garbine Muguruza and Agnieszka Radwanska opening up on Centre Court from 1pm, followed by Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.

I'll see you then. Cheerio!

Gasquet's 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 11-9 win over Wawrinka sets up a semi-final with Novak Djokovic, with the other semi-final clash seeing Andy Murray take on Roger Federer.

Wawrinka fired into the net twice to hand Gasquet a boost at 0-30, before an overhit backhand gifted Gasquet THREE match points.

One passed as the Frenchman struck the net cord, with the ball agonisingly drooping short, before Wawrinka volleyed away the second at the net.

However it was one match point to many for Wawrinka who then returned long, handing Gasquet his first Wimbledon semi-final since 2007.

My money is still on Wawrinka to win this, who at least at the moment has an avenue on the Gasquet serve.

It's just an avenue though, Gasquet was still looking strong on serve to move 30-15 before a backhand error brought up 30-30.

Wawrinka found a break point with a stunning back hand winner but a return into the net brought deuce.

Another backhand rally saw Wawrinka blink first to overhit the baseline, before the Frenchman turned to his forehand to hit a stunning winner.

So can Gasquet do anything on the Wawrinka serve? He attacked early on but Wawrinka soon hit a winner past him at the net for 15-0.

Gasquet was left sprinting at the net to reach a delicate drop volley from Wawrinka but despite reaching it, it gave the Swiss an easy volley winner.

A more straight forward smash volley brought up 40-0, before a poor back hand return on serve handed Wawrinka a hold to love.

Not even a Wawrinka smash hit straight at Gasquet can rattle the Frenchman who serves out to 15. It's now 9-8 in the fifth set as Wawrinka serves to stay in the match - which I guess he is getting rather used to by now.

Wawrinka's serve has gone up a level since he was broken, again storming 40-0 up before serving his way to 8-8. No problems for the Swiss.

Best and worse from Gasquet who fires an ace then a double fault for 15-15.

Back to the best for Gasquet whose backhand winner brought up 30-15, before Wawrinka is unable to return serve for 40-15.

But the best was yet to come from Gasquet who read a drop shot from Wawrinka before sprinting to fire a cross court winner near the net.

Wawrinka's drop volley at the net brought up 15-0, before another thunderous serve and then an ace put Wawrinka 40-0 ahead.

Gasquet eventually returned serve, much to the surprise of Wawrinka, whose own return hit the net, but the big serves soon came back as Wawrinka fires another unstoppable shot to hold for 7-7.

Crucial moment for Wawrinka? At 15-0 down he plays a shot which bounces out, only to hit the net. The Swiss star attempted to challenge the original call but because he played the shot was denied the opportunity.

Gasquet would eventually hold to love.

Unstoppable serves from Wawrinka see the French Open champion hold with ease, as the match is levelled at 6-6. No tie-breaks in final sets remember, folks.

It looked like Wawrinka was piling on the coals and the pressure at 0-30 on the Gasquet serve, but the Frenchman digs deep to win the next four points to hold at 6-5. Wawrinka now serves to stay in the match.

A cheeky drop volley at the net sees Stan hold to 30 and level up the fifth set at 5-5. The gasps of the crowd during this fifth set are louder than anything we have head from any of the other men's quarter-finals this afternoon. What a match!

What an epic we have on Court One! The pressure gets to Gasquet serving for the match. After an erratic Gasquet backhand fired out gave Wawrinka an advantage, the Swiss star never looked back to break serve.

Still though the French open champion, at 4-5, is once again serving to stay in the match.

Wawrinka is put under huge pressure on serve, falling 0-40 down and conceding three break points.

The Swiss star saves two, the latter with a powerful serve down the T, but he can't prevent a Gasquet winner down the line with the Frenchman now serving for the match.

An approach to the net and a backhand winner sees Gasquet set up the chance to see out the game, and he does so in emphatic fashion hitting a sweet forehand across court which deceives Wawrinka and brings us to 4-3 in the final set.

And this match continues to play in the hands of Djokovic. He will face the winner, and by the way these two are serving it's close to impossible to pick between the Swiss star and the Frenchman.

Gasquet storms into a 40-0 lead, and although he loses the next point, a Wawrinka forehand error hands the Frenchman a 3-2 lead.

Wawrinka holds for 2-2 in the fifth set - which has ebbed and flowed wonderfully so far. It was the least anticipated clash of the game, but it's turning into the best by far.

Marin Cilic just simply couldn't get close. Djokovic breezed towards three match points, wasting one before eventually holding to record a straight sets victory. He will now face the winner of Wawrinka and Gasquet.

...but is he delaying the inevitable? Novak Djokovic now serves for his sixth straight Wimbledon semi-final.

Once again Cilic has failed to remain consistent in the latter part of the set, and he is now staring defeat in the face at 3-5 in the third set.

And it's a testing period in the set now, with Djokovic breaking to lead 4-3.

The defending champion is closing in on victory.

Here is how Djokovic took the second set:

Already it's drama at the start of the fifth set, as Wawrinka takes Gasquet to break point.

The Frenchman saves it but then fails to serve out following an extraordinary backhand rally across the court which eventually saw Wawrinka come out on top.

Gasgquet wins the overall battle though, holding to open up the fifth set.

Well, well, well - it's going all the way on Court One. Stan Wawrinka was in a spot of bother facing two set points, and falls in the worst possible fashion as his first double fault of the match hands Gasquet the fourth set to level at 2-2.

And as we approach the the end of the fourth set, here is how Wawrinka won the third.

...but Djokovic continues to look strong on serve as the defending champion levels at 1-1 in the third.

Gasquet now serves at 4-4 in the fourth set against Wawrinka. The Frenchman is walking a tightrope now in this year's Wimbledon  - he can't afford another slip up on serve now as he trails 2-1 in sets.

One mistake, Marin Cilic made just one mistake in that second set and Novak Djokovic punished him brutally.

The defending champion appears to be heading towards the semi-finals after taking the second set 6-4.

It's on serve in the fourth set on Court One with Gasquet leading Wawrinka 3-2.

Cilic is suddenly in huge trouble as he falls to the mercy of three break points. Despite serving his way out of one, a baseline rally ensues which sees the Croatian fire into the net and enable a break for Dkokovic.

The defending champion is now serving for the second set.

Marin Cilic has kept on the same high level as Novak Djokovic in this second set, but still can't quite get within striking distance of the Serbian who holds to 30 for 4-4. A set of attrition is now in the business end.

Here is how Djokovic took the first set.

After a sloppy first set, Stan Wawrinka now leads against Richard Gasquet after taking the third 6-3.

The French Open champion is heading for a semi-final against either Djokovic or Cilic which is locked at 3-3 in the second set.

Here is how Wawrinka took the second set earlier.

'Just came across Ivan Ljubicic, former world number and three and now a coach and manager, who is quite a sage on the game. He believes that Roger Federer is moving the best he has ever done, even at nearly 34.

'Meanwhile we are still on to have the top four seeds in the men’s semi-finals for the first time in 20 years at Wimbledon.

'Lower down the food chain, well done to Katie Swann for making the junior quarter finals, she has saved the blushes of the Lawn Tennis Association who would otherwise be looking at a pretty poor boys and girls event for GB.'

There was a point where Gasquet was looking in good shape to move 2-0 ahead on sets in this match, but now he is serving to prevent himself falling 2-1 down.

Cilic holds again to lead Djokovic 3-2 on Centre Court.

It's a hold to love for the Wimbledon champion at 2-2, with one brilliant winner down the line from the baseline being described as a 'video game shot' by former Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick.

Cilic is playing well but he has to do more to break down Djokovic.

Wawrinka has broken Gasquet on Court One and then holds to lead 4-1 in the third set.

Wawrinka fired a winner which was challenged by Gasquet and upon a Hawkeye check must have been in by no more than two millimeters. Fine margins!

Gasquet will be fuming at having lost the second set, as the 2007 semi-finalist was playing much the better stuff until being broken.

Wawrinka seems to be finding his groove now as the sun shines over Wimbledon.

Marin Cilic finally tested the Djokovic serve, saving THREE set points including one with a superb cross court back hand winner.

Djokovic kept firing the offence though and eventually held to take the first set 6-4 after the Croatian returned into the net from the baseline.

It's all square again on Court One, which has had a fair few twists and turns this evening.

Wawrinka needed to go through deuce to break Gasquet, but didn't need to lift a finger to perform the break. Gasquet's double fault made sure of that.

Although it's only the first for the Croatian following another simple hold from Djokovic.

Marin Cilic's coach Goran Ivanisevic had warned the US Open winner against getting into rallies with Djokovic but he is holding his own lately, enjoying a service hold consisting of well hit winners including a drop volley at the net. Lovely stuff. Gasquest serves to stay in the second set at 4-5.

Because Gasquet has broken back and then holds serve for 3-3. Djokovic now leads 3-2 on Centre Court with the Serbian enjoying a trouble free afternoon so far.

Here is how Gasquet took the first set against Wawrinka.

Following an easy hold for Novak Djokovic, the Serbian lures Cilic into a trap of baseline rallies and soon breaks the Croatian's second service game to 30.

Easy peasy for the defending champion as Wawrinka leads Gasquest 3-1 in the second set.

It was quite a surprise to see Wawrinka lose the first set, having looked so comfortable at this tournament so far.

But it's been a good response from the French Open winner, breaking Richard Gasquet at the start of the second as he now leads 2-0.

Cilic serves first against Djokovic and holds with ease.

The odds favour Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, he has won all 12 games against Marin Cilic...

We've already seen one Frenchman tumble on Court One, but the other is putting up a strong fight this afternoon.

Coming from 0-30 down, Gasquet's serve is then taken to deuce against Stan Wawrinka before the 2007 Wimbledon semi-finalists strikes to take the opening set.

If they were to open the roof, now is the time to do it. The showers seem to have passed over Wimbledon and weather forecasts suggest it will brighten up this evening.

Richard Gasquet has broken Stan Wawrinka on Court One, with the French Open winner now serving to stay in the first set.

And that's just the third of four quarter-finals. Last up on Centre Court is Novak Djokovic who takes on Marin Cilic under the roof.

Here is how Federer defeated Simon on Court One earlier as well as the seven-time champion's post-match reaction.

Murray missed a simple net volley to move within three match points, before collapsing to 30-40. The Brit prevented a first break against him to force deuce, but at match point was denied by a winner at the net from Pospisil.

The Canadian couldn't hold down the Brit forever though, with Murray eventually forcing an error at match point to set up a mouth watering semi-final against Roger Federer.

Murray won in straight sets 6-4, 7-5, 6-4.

Having stormed 0-30 in front, Murray looked like he had thrown it away again trying to break as he was pegged back at 30-30.

But Murray then moved to within a break point, before Pospisil's shot through his own legs enabled Murray to fire a cross court winner for 5-4 and a chance to serve out the match.

Because Murray holds yet again in straight forward style. The Brit STILL hasn't faced a break point in this match as he levels at 4-4.

Wawrinka and Gasquet have arrived on Court One for their quarter-final, where rain clouds loom.

Andy Murray was presented with a chance to break but in fairness to the Scot, Pospisil didn't give him any more than a sniff, quickly taking control of a rally by finding the corners of the baseline before eventually holding out in deuce.

The Canadian clings on in this third set and indeed the match at 4-3.

But now focus is back on Centre Court as Murray and Pospisil continue to go at loggerheads.

Murray may lead 2-0 in sets, but this has been far from straightforward for the 2013 champion who has just held serve for 3-3 in the third set.

Here is how Murray took the second set:

Federer's victory never looked in doubt and as more rain showers head towards SW19 - he looks like he has taken it on the stroke of time.

The Swiss star set up two match points with a serve volley and althoug he then hit his first double fault of the match, a smash volley at the net secured a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory over Gilles Simon.

The seven-time champion will now play the winner of Vasek Pospisil and Andy Murray, which sees the Canadian lead 3-2 on serve in the third set.

Incredible play from Federer who with two break points performs the double break on Simon.

The Swiss star looked on the back foot throughout the rally for the final point, but he eventually forced an error to now lead 5-2 in the third set. Federer will serve for the match.

On Centre Court it's with serve in the third as Pospisil leads 2-1.

'A warning has just flashed up on the Centre Court scoreboard, to much amusement from the crowd:

'Due to industrial action, TFL advises that the Underground services will be severely disrupted from the early evening onwards.

'Anyone relying on the tube for onward connections should consider leaving as soon as possible.'

'Don't think anyone is planning on leaving this match anytime soon.'

Although you can't leave Court One now! Federer is now 4-2 in front as he closes in on a straight sets win. It's 1-1 in the third between Murray and Pospisil.

Federer continues to lead the way at 2-1 in the third, but Andy Murray is on course to quickly follow the Swiss into the semi-finals after serving out the second set.

The Scot's double fault allowed Pospisil a route back into the game, but a smash winner on to the baseline followed by a Pospisil return into the net see the Scot move 2-0 up.

That takes us to Centre Court where Andy Murray has finally broken through on the Pospisil serve and will now serve for the second set at 6-5.

Federer is two sets up and now a break up in the third after taking the second of his two break points at the very start of the third, with Simon forced into an error out wide to fall on the back foot.

While Andy Murray shrugs off the pressure to hold to love for 5-5, Federer quickly serves out the second set - even firing down two aces in the process.

The Swiss star is now just one set away from the semi-final.

A break for Murray now would leave him serving for the second set, instead the Canadian holds with ease to 15 and now the pressure is on the Scot to hold serve at 4-5 and keep this second set going.

So far though, holding hasn't proved a problem at all for the Brit.

Vasek Pospisil was bullet proof following the first rain delay, but how will the Canadian cope following the second which has brought a change in conditions on Centre Court?

Well the tenacity is still there from Pospisil, but he will need more than that to stop Murray who holds to 15. Good stuff from the Brit who has a vast wealth of experience to draw from in these situations.

And while the pair exchange shots, we are still waiting for Federer and Simon to appear again on Court One. That's where the main focus will be when play resumes, as the Swiss star will be serving for the second set.

Play will resume shortly it seems, with the sun having been out for a good 10 minutes now. The roof is on on Centre Court, so no more delays in the Murray match.

'Astonishing run of service holds ended for Roger Federer towards the end of that second set.

'The Swiss had held 116 games in a row, stretching back to his first-round match in Halle last month.

'Word here is that it is not an all-time record, though, with Ivo Karlovic holding in 129 consecutive service games in 2009.'

But while the sun is breaking through, some menacing dark clouds still hover over Wimbledon.

Andy Murray leads Vasek Pospisil 6-4, 3-4 and will serve when play resumes.

Roger Federer leads Gilles Simon 6-3, 6-5 and will also serve when play resumes.

Back come the covers on Centre Court and Court One, as rain stops play again in the quarter-finals. Reports suggest this is another 15 minute shower, maximum. 

What drama on Court One as Federer's stunning forehand down the line forces Simon into an error in return, setting up two break points for the Swiss who quickly dispatches.

Agaon, Federer serves for the second set at 6-5, here's a reminder how he won the first set.

'Just heard a solitary 'Go on Vasek!' from the crowd here on Centre Court. I think that doubles the amount of people in here who want him to win.'

What a breakthrough for Simon as a combination of smart winners and Federer errors see the Frenchman keep this second set alive after breaking to love.

By contrast Pospisil still can't get anywhere near the Murray serve - he hasn't had a break point yet - as the Scot holds for 3-3.

There is a huge 'come on' shout from Pospisil as he holds again with relative ease to lead 3-2 against Murray on Centre Court.

The good news for Murray is that the Canadian is doing little damage when it comes to trying to break the Brit's serve, but Pospisil's own service game is too becoming a little bit of a nuisance for the Scot.

On Court One, Simon holds as Federer serves for the second set at 5-4.

Sitting down on the changeover, Gilles Simon is scanning the court looking for answers as a rare dip in form on serve is punished severely by Federer who breaks with the first of two set points for 4-3.

Murray is still looking strong on his serve, holding again for 2-2 in the second set on Centre Court.

Federer and Simon are looking strong on serve as the Swiss star holds for 3-3, hitting an unstoppable cross court winner which seemed to narrowly avoid the net and just clip the white line. It's about as close as you can get to perfection.

Pospsil holds again for 2-1 against Murray.

Roger Federer has looked in good shape, firing another ace to level the scores on Court One, but Simon holds again to now lead 3-2.  The Frenchman is proving quite difficult to break down for the seven-time Wimbledon champion.

On Centre Court, Murray holds to level at 1-1 in the second set

Like Simon, Pospisil has also kept Murray on his toes since the rain delay as he holds for 1-0.

It's still with serve on Court One too as Simon now leads 2-1.

With some unorthodox play, Murray looked like taking the first set in style at 40-15, but he blew both set points as Pospisil forced out deuce.

It only delayed the inevitable though as Murray then easily served out to take the first set 6-4. It's currently 1-1 in the second set between Federer and Simon.

The Frenchman has looked quite solid since the rain delay.

Simon hit a stunning cross court sliced backhand winner at the net for 30-30, but Federer soon saw out his serve without trouble, even firing an ace down the T to clinch the opening set.

On Centre Court, Murray now serves for the opening set following a Pospisil hold to love.

Because Andy Murray now leads 5-3, having served an ace perfectly down the T to see out his service game.

Simon survives his serve on Court One as Federer now serves for the first set.

It's another hold for Federer, in a game which featured the longest rally of the match so far at 15 strokes.

Gilles Simon now serves to stay in the first set, while Murray serves at 4-3 up against Pospisil.

Murray served a double fault to open serve and soon fell 0-30 behind. But the Brit soon found his groove, winning the next four points to hold for 4-2.

Federer continues to fly on Court One as he also leads 4-2 against Gilles Simon.

Wow, what a return from Murray! Pospisil attempts a smash volley at the net but it's straight at Murray whose return is unexpected and too much for the Canadian who then cushions the shot into the net.

It's only a brief set-back for the Canadian though who holds to 30 for 2-3.

We are a little bit behind on Court One as Roger Federer and Gilles Simon also make their way back out under the overcast skies.

On the weather front, it is set to brighten up in the afternoon so no immediate danger of the quarter-finals not being completed today.

A brief warm up from the players to come and we should be back underway. Can Murray continue from where he left off against the Canadian?

And there is applause on Court One as groundstaff make their way back on court to remove the covers...

Because Bear Grylls is also among the famous faces at Centre Court. You would have thought at least one of these celebrities would have brought the sun with them...

No decision has been made yet on the roof being closed, so in the meantime we will twiddle our thumbs and wait and see what the match referee thinks is best.

The rain will apparently last for 10 minutes max. 

I told you the roof should have stayed on! The covers are on at Centre Court and Court One as the rain starts to fall in SW19.

Play should resume shortly on Centre as the roof is closed, but that won't be the case on Court One for Federer and Simon who will be heading back to the changing rooms. Spectators meanwhile will stick the brollies up.

And already the Scot is getting into the groove - scampering across court to hit a neat winner at the net and break the Canadian at the second attempt at 30.

Speaking of breaks, that takes us to Court One where at the first attempt Federer has broken Simon following a lengthy deuece. It's 2-0 to the seven-time champ.

No problems for the Brit who also holds with ease - as does Roger Federer who served first against Gilles Simon.

Vasek Pospisil serves to start, and he doesn't look phased at all. The Canadian breezes 40-0 up before holding to love following a crosscourt winner on the forehand after a baseline rally. Impressive

But it appears the Wimbledon roof is open as Murray prepares to get going against Pospisil - who he has never lost to.

'Bit of a commotion on the balcony as Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper descends the stairs with a few of Roger Federer’s people to walk out to Court Number One, where presumably he is going to be supporting the great Swiss.

'Looking at the programme it may well be that those on the secondary arena have got the best deal today, with Wawrinka versus Gasquet, battle of the exquisite backhands, potentially the pick of the quarter finals. But the beauty of sport is that you never know.'

'Saw Roger Federer looking very relaxed with his team in the players' restaurant earlier, laughing and joking. Opponent Gilles Simon was sitting just a couple of tables away.

'Intriguing match between the pair. Simon has been in great form here, but has now lost five in a row to Federer after the Frenchman won their first two encounters. This is their first meeting on grass.'

Which means Andy Murray's match will not be interrupted by the elements, which is good news for the Brit.

It's also good news for the atmosphere. It always seems to go up a notch when it's closed - especially when Murray is playing.

If any Brits want rain right now it's the England cricketers as they have got off to a poor start against Australia in the first test of the Ashes.

Click here to follow all the wickets as they tumble (or hopefully the England runs as they flow) with Sportsmail's James Andrew.

You can't fail whatever match you watch this afternoon.

From 1pm, Andy Murray takes on Vasek Pospisil on Centre Court, while Roger Federer opens up play on Court One against Gilles Simon.

Following Murray on Centre is Novak Djokovic as the defending champion faces US Open winner and ninth seed Marin Cilic.

And if you want players on form, Court One ends with the recent French Open winner Stan Wawrinka playing Richard Gasquet - with the latter chasing his first Wimbledon semi-final since 2007.

'I’m told that Andy Murray has a meeting scheduled with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today as he is a patron of a Royal wildlife charity among other things.

'They’ll probably have a chat about the tennis too as Kate is a proper player. Also supporting Murray today is Anthony Joshua, who knows the British number one through his well-documented love of boxing.'

From Sportsmail's Jon McEvoy at Wimbledon:

'Away from professional sportsmen, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are the leading names in the royal box. Prince Michael of Kent and Lord Freddie Windsor, both of whom were at Silverstone at the weekend, will also be in the cushioned seats.

'David Beckham is at Wimbledon but not on the list of royal box guests. He arrived sans ties.'

A threat of rain perhaps? Maybe so. Either way it's the 21st century and (on Centre Court at least) we now have a roof to prevent a few sprinkles of water from stopping play.

'An officious jobsworth G4 security guard took a tennis ball off me on the way in (I had been handed it on the street.)

'It had the wrong branding, the guard said. What business is it of security men to take balls that don’t belong to them off people they do belong to when it has nothing to do with security?

'After Redgrave yesterday comes another rowing knight, Sir Matt Pinsent, in the royal box today.

'Also there are Billie Jean King, Paula Radcliffe and Pam Shriver. Prince Albert of Monaco, host of the world’s most famous grand prix, is another guest.

'Yesterday Jonny Brownlee, the Olympic triathlete, was in centre court in the regular seats. Similarly John McCririck the day before.'

There are big names everywhere you look this afternoon as the men's quarter-finals take centre stage at Wimbledon.

Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer all feature at SW19 and all could make the semi-finals - Sportsmail will provide live coverage of all last eight clashes.