Wimbledon 2012 Schedule: Day 5 TV Coverage, Matches and Bracket Guide

If the early stages of play are any indication, Wimbledon 2012 is going to be one wild ride. There have already been a few big upsets, and some drama in matches where few expected anything but a crisp and quick match with the higher seed moving safely on.

Before all of this craziness, Day 5 wasn't expected to offer much intrigue beyond trying to gauge the form of the top players. That has changed now.

Below is everything you need to be ready for Day 5. Let's hope it is as exciting as the previous days.

Matches to Watch on Day 5

For the full Day 5 schedule, be sure to check out Wimbledon.com.

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will both be in action on Day 5. Federer will be taking on Julien Benneteau and Djokovic will face Radek Stepanek.

Stepanek and Benneteau are no slouches. They are both seeded in the top 30, but they shouldn't pose to big a threat to either great champion. Of course, this is the tournament of unexpected outcomes, so it will definitely be worth keeping an eye on.

The two legends will both take a backseat to the following match on Day 5.

Vera Zvonareva (12) vs. Kim Clijsters

Clijsters looked strong early on, and she is definitely going to have the crowd on her side here. This is Clijsters' final Wimbledon, and you will be hard pressed to find a fan that wouldn't like to see her make a deep run.

She will have her work cut out for her. Zvonareva is a past finalist, and she has looked strong so far. This one should go the full three sets, and they should be an exciting three sets.

Bracket Guide

For the full bracket, be sure to check out Wimbledon.com.

Most portions of the bracket sit largely intact. The portion formerly occupied by Rafael Nadal is not one of them. Nadal's elimination clears the way for Andy Murray to waltz into the finals if he can play up to form.

TV Schedule

Date	Time (EDT)	Round	Channel
Thursday, June 28	7 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Round 2	ESPN2
Friday, June 29	7 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Round 3	ESPN
Saturday, June 30	7 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Round 3	ESPN
Monday, July 2	7 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Round 4	ESPN2
Monday, July 2	8 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Round 4 Centre Court	ESPN
Tuesday, July 3	7 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Women's Quarterfinals	ESPN2
Tuesday, July 3	8 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Women's Quarterfinals CC	ESPN
Wednesday, July 4	7 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Men's Quarterfinals	ESPN2
Wednesday, July 4	7 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Men's Quarterfinals CC	ESPN
Thursday, July 5	7 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Women's Semifinals	ESPN
Friday, July 6	7 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Men's Semifinals	ESPN
Saturday, July 7	9 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Women's Final	ESPN
Sunday, July 8	9 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Men's Final	ESPN

ESPN3 will also be streaming the action online.