Wimbledon 2011 day eleven – in pictures

It's semi-finals day and the sun is out. Will Jo-Wilfried Tsonga produce another giant-killing performance when he takes on No2 seed Novak Djokovic on Centre Court? Will Andy Murray be able to put last year's semi-final defeat behind him and triumph over Rafael Nadal? Stay tuned to find out Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

At 10.30am the gates open and general admission ticket holders put in personal best sprints to get the best spots in front of the big screen on Murray Mount Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Quick, hurry up Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

To the victors, the spoils Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

... and a spot of light refreshment Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Maybe a bit of tweeting too Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

A lone spectator on Centre Court taking pictures for posterity Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Andy Murray isn't the only Brit in action in a semi-final today. Liam Broady is on Court Three taking on Jason Kubler in the boys' semi-final. The number 15 seed starts strongly and takes the first set 6-4 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Despite only getting around half of his first serves in, he's won 79% of them and 46% of his receiving points. The 17-year-old takes the second set 6-3 to make it though to the final. Will Andy Murray be able to follow his lead this afternoon? Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

On Centre Court, Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are engaged in an enthralling battle. Djokovic wins the opening set on a tie break and then tramples the Frenchman in the second set by six games to two Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

These two are throwing everything at it today - quite literally Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

The crowd are left gasping during a phenomenal third set ... Djokovic's pace around the court is perfectly matched by Tsonga's delicate serve-volley game Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

No sooner has Djokovic rescued an impossible drop-shot than his opponent is flinging himself at the net to achieve an even more remarkable return Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Now that's determination for you Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

After Tsonga claims the third set on a tie-break, Djokovic makes an early break in the fourth set Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

The Serb holds firm thereafter and wins 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 6-7 (9-11) 6-3 to book a place in the Wimbledon final Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Celebrities arrive ahead of the second semi-final. Here, TV presenter Gethin Jones enters the Royal Box with opera singer Catherine Jenkins Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Murray starts well against Nadal and is engaging the Spaniard is some heavy-hitting rallies Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

That's not typically a great idea against the man known as the muscles from Mallorca ... but it's working for Murray today Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

However, Murray's hip injury is playing up and he's been forced to call the trainer. After a quick chat, the Scott tells the trainer he's no longer needed ... Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

What's more, he goes on to win the opening set 7-5 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

But Murray's first-serve percentage drops in the second set and Nadal's prowess in the rallies becomes increasingly evident. Nadal breaks Murray in the fifth game ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

... before displaying his agility with a sublime backwards smash at the start of game six Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Murray cannot find a way back and loses the set 6-2 in quick time Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

This match is becoming far too easy for Nadal. It's a wonder he's even sweating Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Nadal can't do any wrong on Centre Court today. Even when he hits the deck while attempting a shot, he manages to catch his airborne racket Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Another break of serve at the start of the third set precipitates another miserable set. Murray loses 6-2 and is now one set away from exiting the competition Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Nadal towels himself down ahead of what will surely be the final set of the match. it seems impossible to think that Murray will turn this around now - Nadal is like a juggernaut out there Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

Yet again, Murray is undone at the start of the set. His first-serve percentage has dropped below 50 per cent and Nadal is picking his shots with ease Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

A passing shot whistles beyond Murray's reach and he slumps over, seemingly resigned to defeat Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

That's it. Another tournament, another heartbreak for Andy Murray and his fans. He started bravely today but after the first hour he was totally outclassed Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

A familiar feeling for the Scot Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

He waves goodbye to the crowds Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian

... and to Wimbledon Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins for The Guardian