• Wimbledon: What They Said

Robson and Lisicki fight back the tears, for different reasons

Laura Robson was left 'really, really disappointed' by defeat © PA Photos

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Laura Robson vowed to come back a stronger player after suffering a 7-6(6) 7-5 fourth round defeat at the hands of Kaia Kanepi.

The 19-year-old became the first British woman since 1998 to make the second week of the tournament after beating Marina Erakovic on Saturday.

However, the British No. 1 admits that she put too much pressure on herself ahead of her clash with Estonian Kanepi.

"I'm really, really disappointed," Robson said. "I thought she played a really solid match. She can hit the ball incredibly hard off the ground, so it was tough for me to stay in the rallies. But I had my chances here and there and I just didn't take them.

"I was putting a lot of pressure on myself. At the end of the first set I had my chances. I served for it and I did in the tie-break as well. At that point, I was just trying to will myself to play unbelievable tennis when just making a serve would have been fine.

"But as cliche as it sounds, it's all part of the learning experience. The more I get myself into those kinds of situations, the more I'm going to benefit.''

On the reason as to why she did not salute the crowd, Robson added: "That was because I lost, and I was just trying not to cry.''

Kanepi, on the other hand, praised the Brit's home crowd for showing respect and issued her confidence in advancing further.

"I think the crowd wasn't that bad actually,'' Kanepi told the BBC. "When she won a point it was a bit louder than normal but they didn't clap when I double-faulted or anything. I think it was really good.'

"My serve and baseline game were good today and I guess I will have to hit hard in my next match, that's always important on grass."

Sabine Lisicki continued the 2013 Wimbledon Championships theme of shock upsets by knocking out world No. 1 and tournament favourite Serena Williams with a 6-2 1-6 6-4 victory on Centre Court.

Lisicki was so stunned by victory that she almost broke into tears during her post-match interview with the BBC.

"I'm still shaking, I am so happy," Lisicki said. "Serena played fantastically all match. She is such a tough opponent. It's just an amazing feeling to win this match.

"The crowd were amazing, thanks to them for their support. They were amazing. I love this court so much, it's such a special place for me."

Serena Williams conceded she was beaten by the better woman © PA Photos

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However, Williams responded with grace, suggesting it had not been a shock win for her opponent.

"She plays really good on grass. She has a massive, massive serve," Williams told the BBC. "So going in there you have to know that it's definitely not going to be an easy match playing her at Wimbledon, especially on Centre Court.

"It's definitely not a shock. I just need to do better."

Andy Murray was made to sweat by Mikhail Youzhny before edging past the wounded Russian 6-4 7-6(5) 6-1.

"It was a tough match, the first couple of sets especially," he said. "But once I got ahead in the third I concentrated hard on not letting him back in like I did in the second set.

"I don't take anything for granted. I know how hard these tournaments are to win. There are no guarantees here and I don't come into them thinking I am going to win.

"I think a few rounds ago I was more nervous, but today I felt calmer before the match. I just concentrate on each game. Serena lost today; Roger has lost and Rafa has lost, so you cannot take anything for granted."

"But you don't fluke getting to the quarter finals of a slam - you have to play four tough matches to get there."

At one point during the match, Murray seemed to hurt himself stretching for a shot. But he was quick to alleviate any injury worries.

He added: "I had about 20 minutes longer treatment than I have the past few days. I have to take care of my body because, as you know I missed the French Open, and my fitness is the main priority. But I'm OK."

If Murray does get to the final, it looks like he will face the seemingly unstoppable Novak Djokovic, who beat Tommy Haas in straight sets to reach the last eight.

"He [Haas] is always tough and I knew I had a bad record against him on grass," the world No. 1 admitted. "It was a tough challenge but I played a really, really good match. It was never going to be as easy as the first set and I had to work for my games, I was serving well and returning exceptionally good at the vital times. I am really glad I managed to close it out in three sets."

Djokovic meets Tomas Berdych next, after the Czech beat Bernard Tomic in four.

"I'm very happy," he said. "Bernard is a great player and he's using all the skills that you can possibly use on grass and that's why it makes it so tough to play him. I was struggling with his fast routine for the serve. After the two sets I found the rhythm and started to feel much more confident."

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