Game-by-game action from the rain-hit semi-final between Tim Henman and Goran Ivanisevic. Final score: 5-7 7-6 6-0 6-7 3-6
Fifth setHenman 3-6 Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic takes the first point, before Henman levels with an excellent lob. The Briton fluffs a forehand pass to take it to 30-15, but Ivanisevic double-faults for 30-30. Henman then misses a forehand return to give Ivanisevic match point.
To the crowd's relief, the Croat double faults again. But a second-serve ace gives him another chance - and this time Henman cannot return. Ivanisevic falls to the floor in delight, while a disconsolate Henman trudges off court.
Henman 3-5 Ivanisevic
Henman misses two volleys and an excellent return on the second serve gives Ivanisevic two break points. Henman hits two fine first serves to level at deuce - but then a double fault gives Ivanisevic advantage. This time he makes no mistake - and is now serving for the match.
Henman 3-4 Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic opens with a double fault - and a superb backhand cross-court return then takes Henman into a 0-30 lead. But the Croat responds to the pressure in superb style as four good first serves secure him the game.
Henman 3-3 Ivanisevic
Play is finally able to get under way at 13:15 on Sunday. Henman, resuming at 30-15, opens with a textbook serve-volley point. But Ivanisevic attacks his second serve to take it to 40-30. A thrilling rally then ends with an angled volley from Henman, who levels the match.
Henman 2-3 Ivanisevic Play is stopped for rain on Saturday evening with Henman leading 30-15.
Henman 2-3 Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic keeps himself ahead with another comfortable service game. The pressure may be mounting but the Croat is keeping his composure.
Henman 2-2 Ivanisevic
A double fault to open the game by Henman is the only point Ivanisevic takes off the Briton.
Henman 1-2 Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic double faults at 30-15 to give Henman hope but the Croat confidently powers on to take the game without losing another point.
Henman 1-1 Ivanisevic
A tense game for the Briton as he struggles with his first serve before coming through to take the game from 30-30.
Henman 0-1 Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic loses two points on his serve as he takes the lead in the deciding set.
Fourth set
Tie break: Henman 5-7 Ivanisevic
Henman fights back well after losing four points on the trot but a tight line call gives Ivanisevic the upper hand and with it the set.
Henman 6-6 Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic wins his service game to love to take the fourth set to a tie break.
Henman 6-5 Ivanisevic
Henman goes 15-40 down to give Ivanisevic two break points. But Henman makes an excellent pick up to get to 40-40 and takes the advantage only to see Ivanisevic pull him back to deuce - on his knees. Henman remains cool to take the game.
Henman 5-5 Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic is made to sweat on a close line call but goes on to win the game with ease.
Henman 5-4 Ivanisevic
Henman piles on the pressure with a love service game, to leave Ivanisevic now serving to stay in the match.
Henman 4-4 Ivanisevic
Three unforced errors and two double faults at deuce by Ivanisevic give Henman a chance of a break, but the Croatian comes up with another two aces to win the game.
Henman 4-3 Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic fails to make the most of Henman's second serves as the Briton takes the lead.
Henman 3-3 Ivanisevic
Aces 19 and 20 draw the big-serving Croatian level once more.
Henman 3-2 Ivanisevic
Henman gets off to an excellent start, winning his service game to love.
Henman 2-2 Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic serves an ace to take the first game after the resumption of play.
Henman 2-1 Ivanisevic
Henman double faults for 30-30 after colliding with the umpire's chair trying to save a point, but recovers to hold his serve.
Henman 1-1 Ivanisevic
Ivanisevic regains his composure and levels the set with ease.
Henman 1-0 Ivanisevic
Another service game win to love for Henman who has not lost a point on his serve since the second set tie break.
Third setHenman 6-0 Ivanisevic
A wild overhead by Ivanisevic puts Henman 0-30 up, and he wins the next rally for three set points. He wins it on the second to go 2-1 up in a set lasting under 15 minutes.
Henman 5-0 Ivanisevic
Henman has the bit well and truly between his teeth as he wins his service to love - he has only lost three points in the third set.
 Henman races through the third set
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Henman 4-0 Ivanisevic
Henman comes back from 30-0 down to break Ivanisevic again, demonstrating exquisite racquet control on a running flick for his first point. The Croatian double faults on break point. Henman 3-0 Ivanisevic
Henman is dominant at the net, and an overhead smash takes him to 40-0. Ivanisevic is beginning to make more unforced errors.
Henman 2-0 Ivanisevic
The momentum is suddenly with Henman as he breaks the Ivanisevic serve for the first time in the match.
Henman 1-0 Ivanisevic
Henman's confidence levels soar as he wins his first service game of the third set to love.
Second setTie break: Ivanisevic 6-8 Henman
Henman levels the match with a gritty display. A brilliant return dug out from his shoelaces puts the Briton 6-5 for his first set point but he takes his second.
Ivanisevic 6-6 Henman
A sublime backspin volley at the net for 30-0 helps Henman forces a tie break.
Ivanisevic 6-5 Henman
The pressure is back on Henman to stay in the set as Ivanisevic blasts his way to another service game win.
 Henman celebrates winning the second set
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Ivanisevic 5-5 Henman
Henman holds his serve comfortably to 15 - but breaking Ivanisevic is another matter. Ivanisevic 5-4 Henman
Ivanisevic hits two consecutive double faults, but manages to save three break points.
Ivanisevic 4-4 Henman
Henman hits his fourth and fifth aces of the match to win his service game rain clouds threaten over Centre Court.
Ivanisevic 4-3 Henman
Ace number 11 takes Ivanisevic to 40-15, and he hits an 118mph second serve to clinch the game.
Ivanisevic 3-3 Henman
Henman shows he is also capable of winning his service to love as he levels again.
Ivanisevic 3-2 Henman
Another love game for Ivanisevic - Henman has yet to win a point on his opponent's serve in the second set.
Ivanisevic 2-2 Henman
The luck is with Ivanisevic as a mis-hit lob falls on the line for 0-15, but Henman refuses to buckle as he levels.
Ivanisevic 2-1 Henman
Another love service game for the Croatian, who is currently ranked 125th in the world to Henman's 11th.
Ivanisevic 1-1 Henman
Henman needs a second advantage point before holding his serve as Ivanisevic continues to look the more confident player.
Ivanisevic 1-0 Henman
Ivanisevic pounds down some more ferocious serves to take the set-opener to love.
First SetIvanisevic 7-5 Henman
It's Ivanisevic's turn to benefit from a winning mis-hit which gives him two break points at 15-40, and he takes the set with the first.
Ivanisevic 6-5 Henman
The Croatian wildcard puts the pressure on sixth seed Henman to win his next service game.
Ivanisevic 5-5 Henman
Henman levels with another service game to love as the first set approaches a crucial phase.
 Ivanisevic on his way to winning the first set
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Ivanisevic 5-4 Henman
The Ivanisevic serve is definitely firing on all cylinders as he wins his service to love in just 69 seconds. Ivanisevic 4-4 Henman
Henman's serve looks well and truly in the groove as he restricts the Croatian to a solitary point.
Ivanisevic 4-3 Henman
Henman recovers from 40-0 and pulls off an excellent block return for deuce, but the Ivanisevic serve holds firm.
Ivanisevic 3-3 Henman
Henman's best service game so far as he wins to love, including a second serve which kicks up and surprises Ivanisevic for 40-0.
Ivanisevic 3-2 Henman
A net cord and a winning mis-hit help Henman to deuce, and a backhand down the line gives him advantage, but Ivanisevic holds his nerve to win.
Ivanisevic 2-2 Henman
Ivanisevic is returning the Henman serve well, but the British number one recovers from 0-30 to level the set.
Ivanisevic 2-1 Henman
The big-hitting Ivanisevic hits his first double fault to take Henman to 40-30, but holds his service.
Ivanisevic 1-1 Henman
Henman battles to take his first service game, winning on the third advantage point, but three delicate shots at the net finally clinch it.
Ivanisevic 1-0 Henman
Ivanisevic wins his opening service game to love as Henman struggles to return.