Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal made it through to the semi-finals and were joined by world number 22 Roberto Bautista Agut.
Meanwhile, Andy Murray and Serena Williams bowed out of the mixed doubles.
Here, PA reviews the ninth day of action.
Tweet of the day
It was as if Djokovic and David Goffin were playing in an exhibition match when they reeled off back-to-back 'tweeners'. The Belgian's shot put Djokovic on the back foot and when the defending champion replicated his opponent's shot, but not as successfully, Goffin had a simple volley to win the point.
Stat of the day
Bautista Agut clearly did not fancy his chances of reaching the semi-finals – he was due to fly to Ibiza this weekend for his stag do.
Celebrity corner
Brit watch
Murray's superstar mixed doubles partnership with Williams came to an end when they lost to top seeds Bruno Soares and Nicole Melichar on Court Two. But Anton Matusevich, 18, beat world junior number one Holger Rune 6-4 7-5 in the third round of the boys' singles.
Day 10 order of play
Centre Court
Elina Svitolina v Simona Halep
Serena Williams v Barbora Strycova
