Capriati ends British interest

British interest in the ladies’ singles was brought to a halt on Centre Court this afternoon as Jennifer Capriati cranked up her Wimbledon title challenge with a crushing straight-sets victory over Elena Baltacha.

Jane O’Donoghue’s defeat earlier today meant British hopes rested on Baltacha’s slim shoulders but she was blasted out of contention by the big-hitting New Yorker and number seven seed Capriati, who triumphed 6-4 6-4.