Wimbledon gallery: The best of Day 8

It didn’t rain, it poured on Day 8 of Wimbledon. But in true plucky British style, the show still went on as the women’s quarterfinals came to a rapturous conclusion, and Novak Djokovic mopped up the end of the men’s Last 16. These are the best photos of the day.

: Simona Halep lost out on the chance of reaching world No.1 with her defeat to Johanna Konta. Photo: Getty Images

: Halep stopped playing on match point after a spectator started screaming, leading to a bizarre end to the match. Photo: Getty Images

: Persistent rain meant that matches had to be played under the Centre Court roof. Photo: Getty Images

: Novak Djokovic’s Last 16 match was carried over onto Day 8, the Serb beating Adrian Mannarino 6-2 7-6(5) 6-4. Photo: Getty Images

: Novak Djokovic complained about the quality of Centre Court after his win over Adrian Mannarino. Photo: Getty Images

: Novak Djokovic required treatment on his shoulder, raising questions about his fitness going into the quarterfinal. Photo: Getty Images

: Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits at Wimbledon 2017. Photo: Getty Images

: Venus Williams is gunning for her sixth Wimbledon title. Photo: Getty Images

: Ostapenko was outgunned by five-time champion Williams. Photo: Getty Images

: Venus Williams rolled back the years with her 6-3 7-5 win over Jelena Ostapenko. Photo: Getty Images

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: Garbine Muguruza was a 6-3 6-4 winner over Svetlana Kuznetsova. Photo: Getty Images

: Svetlana Kuznetsova cut a dejected figure during her defeat to Muguruza. Photo: Getty Images

: Muguruza has enjoyed a renaissance in form after shaking off the shackles of defending the French Open title. Photo: Getty Images

: Unseeded Magdalena Rybarikova roared into her first Grand Slam semifinal. Photo: Getty Images

: Coco Vandeweghe was beaten 6-3 6-3 by Magdalena Rybarikova. Photo: Getty Images

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