🎾 Alcaraz Reaches Wimbledon Final After Beating Fritz in Four-Set Thriller
Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his remarkable run at SW19 by defeating American Taylor Fritz in a tense four-set battle. The 21-year-old Spaniard survived a late surge by Fritz, holding his nerve in a tight fourth-set tiebreak to reach his sixth Grand Slam final.
Alcaraz started strong, taking the first set and breaking early with his signature powerful serve and fearless shot-making. However, Fritz responded well in the second, upping the pressure and capitalizing on a rare dip in the Spaniard's focus to level the match.
In the third set, Alcaraz reasserted dominance with an unbroken service streak and 13 straight points at one stage. But the fourth set was where the real drama unfolded.
Fritz, aiming to become the first American man in a Wimbledon final since 2009, took a commanding 5-1 lead in the tiebreak. Yet, Alcaraz dug deep, saved two set points, and turned the momentum to win 8-6, roaring in celebration after sealing victory.
“It was really difficult out there – hot and high pressure – but I’m proud of how I stayed calm,” Alcaraz said.
With this win, Alcaraz extends his unbeaten streak to 24 matches and now awaits the winner of the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner semifinal.
Key Stats:
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🔥 6th Grand Slam final for Alcaraz
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🏆 24-match winning streak
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💪 Saved 2 set points in final tiebreak
Up Next:
📅 Wimbledon Final – Sunday
👀 Potential rematch with Novak Djokovic or a showdown with world no. 1 Jannik Sinner
