Wimbledon, Taylor Fritz and Carlos Alcaraz
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Alcaraz is establishing a Grand Slam pattern which spells danger for the rest of the field: get him early, or risk not getting him at all.
British interest in the Wimbledon singles is over after Cameron Norrie fell in straight sets to defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a one-sided quarter-final.
The Spaniard dropped the first set against Andrey Rublev in the Round of 16, but he came back to win 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, to advance to the quarterfinals. Alcaraz has won 18 matches on the spin at the All England Club.
FABIO FOGNINI has announced his retirement from tennis aged 38. The Italian maverick decided to hang up his racquet following his epic first round exit to Carlos Alcaraz last week. Two-time
He fought well but left stunned by the opponent's level. Clearly impressed, Cameron tipped the 22-year-old for continued Major success, highlighting his joy and ease on the court. The match offered further proof that Alcaraz remains a formidable favorite at Wimbledon and other Major events for the years to come.