Wimbledon gallery: The best of Day 9

Day Nine of the Wimbledon Championships is always full of high-octane drama. We witnessed the dethroning of King Murray, the seemingly inevitable march of Roger Federer towards an eighth title, and Novak Djokovic’s disappointment after his retirement against Tomas Berdych. These are the best photos of the day.

: Roger Federer was a straight sets winner over Milos Raonic, coming through 6-4 6-2 7-6(4). Photo: Getty Images

: Roger Federer is a perennial Centre Court crowd favourite. Photo: Getty Images

: Having beaten Federer in the 2016 semifinal, Milos Raonic was swept aside this year. Photo: Getty Images

: Roger Federer is on course for his eighth Wimbledon title. Photo: Getty Images

: Sam Querrey was a five set winner over Andy Murray, coming through 3-6 6-4 6-7(4) 6-1 6-1. Photo: Getty Images

: Murray started strongly, but was clearly hampered by his hip injury in the later stages of the match. Photo: Getty Images

: The Centre Court crowd willed Murray on, but the defending champion eventually ran out of steam. Photo: Getty Images

: Down a set and a break, Querrey stormed back thanks to his massive serve. Photo: Getty Images

: Tomas Berdych looked almost apologetic as he benefitted from Novak Djokovic’s retirement. Photo: Getty Images

: Djokovic retired while trailing Berdych 6-7(2) 0-2. Photo: Getty Images

: Novak Djokovic needed treatment on his elbow during the match. Photo: Getty Images

: “I haven’t felt this much pain ever since I’ve had this injury. So it’s not a good sign,” Djokovic wasn’t happy after the match. Photo: Getty Images

: Marin Cilic was a five set winner over Gilles Muller, coming through 3-6 7-6(6) 7-5 5-7 6-1. Photo: Getty Images

: Gilles Muller played his second five set match, having beaten Rafael Nadal on Monday. Photo: Getty Images

: Marin Cilic is through to his first Wimbledon semifinal. Photo: Getty Images

: Cilic will go into the semifinal favourite against Sam Querrey. Photo: Getty Images