Wimbledon 2023 LIVE: Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt play twice as Novak Djokovic wins

Environmental protesters from the Just Stop Oil group disrupted play on Court 18 on a dramatic day three at Wimbledon . The protesters ran onto the court during a match between Grigor Dimitrov and Sho Shimabukuro and threw orange-coloured confetti and a jigsaw onto the grass, before one activist sat down on the court. In a statement, Just Stop Oil said: ‘We can’t leave it to the next generation to pick up the pieces.’ Deborah Wilde, 68, a retired teacher from London, who was one of the protesters who ran on the court shortly after 2.10pm, said: ‘I’m just an ordinary grandmother in resistance to this government’s policy of serving us new oil and gas licences. In normal circumstances this sort of disruption would be entirely unacceptable, but these aren’t normal circumstances. We’ve just had the hottest June on record, breaking the previous record by nearly a whole degree! We don’t need Hawk-eye to see that our government issuing over 100 new fossil fuel licences is a very bad line-call.’ On the court, Novak Djokovic produced more brilliance to dispatch a spirited Jordan Thompson, with the record-equalling eighth title at SW19 still on course. Italian Jannik Sinner faces Diego Schwartzman. Meanwhile, women’s No 1 seed Iga Swiatek eased past Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo. Follow all the live scores, updates and latest happenings on day three at the Championships: Wimbledon 2023 LIVE: Latest scores and updates Arrests made after two Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt play at Wimbledon 20:03 , Mike Jones Two protesters have been arrested after disrupting Wimbledon by throwing orange-coloured confetti and jigsaw pieces on Court 18. Tournament organisers announced on Twitter the pair were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage after running on to the court during a match between Grigor Dimitrov and Sho Shimabukuro. The Metropolitan Police said on Twitter that a man and a woman were in custody after the incident. Just Stop Oil has named the activists as Deborah Wilde and Simon Milner-Edwards. Arrests made after two Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt play at Wimbledon The two sides of Novak Djokovic 20:02 , Jack Rathborn The feverish roar from Novak Djokovic eventually arrived deep into the second set. Jordan Thompson caught the Serbian’s attention with rare consistency from his serve, so routinely bludgeoned toward the champion at over 130mph. But despite 21 aces for the Australian, it is Djokovic’s ability to dance on Centre Court, switching between fire and ice, that makes his game at Wimbledon almost perfect, as proven by this straight-sets (6-3, 7-6, 7-5). A breeze swept across Centre Court just after 5pm, boosting the hopes of the heavy-hitting Thompson, aiming to end one of the great sporting streaks of the modern era: 29 consecutive wins since 2017, with fortress Centre Court not breached since 2013. Djokovic has wrestled even the most ardent Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal fans into submission in the exhausting debate surrounding who is the greatest man to ever pick up a racket. Yet the appreciation for this titan shines brighter than ever. Read the full report from Jack Rathborn on Centre Court: The two sides of Novak Djokovic equal Wimbledon perfection Stefanos Tsitsipas wins five-set epic against Dominic Thiem 20:00 , Mike Jones Stefanos Tsitsipas has triumphed in a ‘pretty stressful’ five-set thriller against Dominic Thiem. After nearly four hours on court Tsitipas won a final set tiebreak to get through 3-6 7-6 (7-1) 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 6-6 (10-8). He now plays Andy Murray in the second round which will be another challenge in itself. ‘I’m not expecting anyone to support me,’ he joked in his post-match interview. ‘Hopefully, I can bring out my best game. He’s a tough competitor.’ Katie Boulter expects security to be stepped up after protests at Wimbledon 19:58 , Mike Jones Katie Boulter expects Wimbledon to beef up their security after her first-round match with Daria Saville was disrupted by the second Just Stop Oil protest of the day. The British number one was on Court 18 when an activist ran on and threw orange confetti and jigsaw pieces just two hours after two people had done the same thing. It came at a tricky moment for her as she trailed 4-2 in a first-set tie-break, but, having helped with the clean-up operation on the court, Boulter won the first nine points after the resumption which set up a 7-6 (4) 6-2 victory. Katie Boulter expects security to be stepped up after protests at Wimbledon 19:54 , Mike Jones British number one Katie Boulter did not allow another Just Stop Oil protest to get in her way of a place in the second round at Wimbledon after a comfortable victory over Daria Saville. Boulter was trailing 4-2 in the first-set tie-break when a protester ran on to Court 18 and threw orange confetti and jigsaw pieces just two hours after a first protest on the same court. But after a small delay, Boulter won the following five points to claim the first set and then raced through the second set to claim a 7-6 (4) 6-2 win against her Australian opponent. Wimbledon LIVE: Novak Djokovic defeats Jordan Thompson in straight sets 19:48 , Mike Jones Novak Djokovic continues to break record and reach landmarks. He’s aiming for a fifth Wimbledon title in a row this year. Will he achieve it? Wimbledon LIVE: Novak Djokovic defeats Jordan Thompson in straight sets 19:42 , Mike Jones Post match reaction from Novak Djokovic who said: ‘He [Jordan Thompson] was a bit unlucky in the second set. He played a great match he deserves a round of applause. ‘Centre Court of Wimbledon has been the most special court in our history. We know the tradition and how far it dates back, it sounds like a cliche. ‘But I try to marvel every moment I spend on the court, it’s a huge privilege, at this age, I try to push forward with these young guns. So far, so good, we have a special relationship with this place.’ Wimbledon LIVE: Novak Djokovic defeats Jordan Thompson in straight sets 19:41 , Mike Jones What a game from these two. The scoreline doesn’t reflect the closeness of the contest but Novak Djokovic is a serious winner. He’s a true champion and digs in whenever things get tough. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:39 , Mike Jones Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 5-7 Novak Djokovic Djokovic despatches Thompson’s second serve with a whip of a forehand that flies past the Australian and gives the Serb the opening point. Thompson responds by winning the next rally but he lets Djokovic in again with a shot that goes long. 15-30. Djokovic manages to stretch and get a serve down the T over the net but Thompson’s half volley flick brings him the point. Djokovic finally gets a break (and match) point with a forehand passing winner. Thompson serves wide, Djokovic returns. There’s a volley from Thompson, a lob from Djokovic, Thompson smashes but Djokovic gets it back. The rally develops into a backhand clash with Djokovic going short and Thompson finding the net! Game, set and match Novak Djokovic! Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:33 , Mike Jones *Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 5-6 Novak Djokovic Hold to love. At this point in the match, that is spectacular from Novak Djokovic. He’s the Wimbledon champion and hasn’t been beaten on Centre Court in 10 years for a reason. Jordan Thompson has another pressure filled service game coming up. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:30 , Mike Jones Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 5-5 Novak Djokovic* Thompson holds! He wins a battle at the net with Djokovic whose final lob goes long then the Australian lands a wonderful serve and volley to stay in the set. All square once again. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:29 , Mike Jones *Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 4-5 Novak Djokovic There’s a bit of luck for the Australian as he clips the tape and gets the ball to bobble onto Djokovic’s side of court. Djokovic just has a rye smile on his face. Thompson misses his first serve and sets up an interesting rally. There’s some indeterminate bounce as the players trade backhand blows with Djokovic coming out on top. 30-30. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:27 , Mike Jones *Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 4-5 Novak Djokovic Okay then. Here we go. The most pressure filled service game of Jordan Thompson’s evening. He’s been fantastic so far, can he continue it? Thompson targets the forehand and is met with a spanking return that brings Djokovic the first point. Thompson replys with a serve and drop volley winner. 15-15. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:24 , Mike Jones *Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 4-5 Novak Djokovic Ruthless. Thompson manages to keep a rapid smash in play but Djokovic lets the ball bounce and effortlessly smashes it down to win the point. Thompson is slightly off the mark with a wristy backhand which lands over the back of court and Djokovic goes on to take the game with a beautiful winner down the line. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:21 , Mike Jones Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 4-4 Novak Djokovic* Thompson gets himself up to advantage but double faults for the second time in the match and brings the game back to deuce. Djokovic misses out on another second serve and gives the Australian the chance to rectify the earlier mistake. He takes it! All square in the third set. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:18 , Mike Jones *Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 3-4 Novak Djokovic Djokovic’s big problem this evening has been the lack of opportunity to break. Thompson has only been broken once with Djokovic only having four break point chances in the match. Thompson sends down his 20th ace to move 30-15 in front and follows it up with his 21st. There’s not much Djokovic can do with those. He does, however, latch onto a bouncing second serve and whips a wonderful forehand past the Australian. Djokovic then smokes a backhand cross court shot at Thompson who sends the return out of play. Deuce. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:13 , Mike Jones *Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 3-4 Novak Djokovic Incredible from Thompson, he’s pushed to the left side of court before needing to sprint back across and flick a volley in. Djokovic’s thinks the point is over but Thompson gets it back and wins the point! Djokovic takes the next point but Thompson isn’t done. Another sprite storm across the court sets him up for a passing winner but Djokokic takes the game with an unreturnable serve. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:09 , Mike Jones Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 3-3 Novak Djokovic* Thompson blazes himself in front with a strong serve but loses the battle of the slices as he’s eager to get to the net. Djokovic cuts behind the back of the ball and eases it past the Australian to get on the board. A mistake from Djokovic then gets the reigning champion muttering to himself and Thompson compounds the issue by landing his 19th ace of the match. Thompson holds. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:05 , Mike Jones *Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 2-3 Novak Djokovic Thompson believes himself to be in this match and is super frustrated to miss out on a 79 mph second serve from Djokovic. The reigning champion matches Thompson, though not as emphatically, and holds serve to love. There’ll be a bit of fatigue coming into play now as Djokovic goes ahead. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 19:02 , Mike Jones Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 2-2 Novak Djokovic* Breathe, exhale and go again. That’s the modus operandi for Jordan Thompson who flies through his next service game to draw level with Djokovic once again. The third set feels eerily similar to the second one so far. No breaks of serve. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 18:59 , Mike Jones *Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 1-2 Novak Djokovic Oh wow. Twice Novak Djokovic misses out when trying to drop the ball over the net. He clips the tape and gives both points to Jordan Thompson. Every time there’s a chance Thompson could go on to break, Djokovic has sent down an insanely good serve to get back in the game. 30-30. Thompson lands a cross court forehand right in the corner but someone Djokovic gets it back and the Australian’s next shot finds the net. Djokovic then closes out the game. Wimbledon LIVE: Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic latest score 18:55 , Mike Jones Jordan Thompson 3-6 6-7 1-1 Novak Djokovic* One of the big things going Jordan Thompson’s way is that the Centre Court crowd will be firmly behind him now. Djokovic is muttering away to himself after missing out on another return from serve but gets a point on the board after a tired looking forehand from Thompson finds the net. 15-15. Thompson’s serve and volley is still effective though as he gets another drop volley winner to move in front. Djokovic is fully aware of the Aussie’s tactic and sprints up the court after returning the serve but this time Thompson h