Gallery: The story in pictures from day eight at Wimbledon 2018

Michael Graham
Serena Williams centre court
Serena Williams centre court

Day eight delivered thrills as per, and here are the best snaps to prove it. 

It was a rest day for the men…

Rafael Nadal trains
Roger Federer dejected

Except Juan Martin del Potro, who had unfinished business from Monday – which he took care of to reach the quarters.

Juan Martin del Potro shows frustration

Serena Williams starred in the women’s championship, reaching her 11th Wimbledon semi-final.

Serena Williams celebrates

Where she will meet Julia Goerges…

Julia Goerges reacts

Angelique Kerber, the highest remaining seed, is in the semi-finals.

Angelique Kerber celebrates

But Jelena Ostapenko will not be a pushover, as she proved today.

Jelana Ostapenko celebrates

But maybe the real stars were in the sky on day eight…

RAF over Wimbledon