British number one Kyle Edmund is out of Wimbledon after three-time champion Novak Djokovic fought back to win their third-round match.
Serbian Djokovic, seeded 12th, regained control after 23-year-old Edmund made an encouraging start, going on to win 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 on Centre Court.
The 21st seed’s exit means there are no British players left in the singles.
Former world number one Djokovic, 31, will play Russian Karen Khachanov in the last 16 on Monday.
“I would have, looking back on it, liked to have been a little bit more aggressive at stages,” Edmund said.
“But it’s easier said than done when you’re in rallies. Today was reasonably good.”
Edmund had only won one main-draw match at Wimbledon going into this year’s tournament, but carried the nation’s hopes in the men’s draw after Andy Murray pulled out on the eve of the tournament.
Two routine wins over qualifiers Alex Bolt and Bradley Klahn – players ranked outside the top 150 – raised hopes he could cause a shock against Djokovic.
The Yorkshireman earned his maiden win over Djokovic at the Madrid Open in May, victory which he said would give him belief when they met again in SW19.
However, that win was on the clay and over three sets – this match proved a different proposition as Djokovic showed he remains one of the biggest threats in the draw.
It is the first time since 2007 a British singles player has not made the second week at Wimbledon.
“I thought it was a high-quality tennis match,” said Djokovic.
“It was very, very, very intense. Just a couple points here and there.”
Edmund unable to ride English wave
The match was scheduled third on Centre Court on Saturday in an attempt to avoid a direct clash with England’s World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.
And the players walked out on to Centre – which had a sparse crowd watching the preceding match between Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka – just moments after England wrapped up victory.
There were still a few empty seats as play started, but those who had returned created a buzz which they hoped could help Edmund make a fast start.
It did not materialise immediately as his serve came under pressure in the second game.
Edmund saved two break points after edging a baseline rally and a forehand volley, going on to seal what proved to be a significant hold.
With the energy of the crowd behind him, a pumped up Edmund picked up the pace and began to hurt Djokovic with ferocious forehands.
His trademark shot and biggest weapon enabled him to take the first break of the match at the fourth attempt for a 4-2 lead, going on to serve out the opener.
However, the buoyancy of the crowd – no doubt boosted by England’s victory in the football – started to fade as Djokovic fought back.
