Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz survives gruelling battle to defeat Taylor Fritz and reach third straight final

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will have a shot at a coveted three-peat at Wimbledon 2025.

The Spanish tennis sensation emerged victorious in his men’s singles semi-final showdown with world number five Taylor Fritz, coming through to win 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6) on Friday (11 July).

World number two Alcaraz had to fight in the gruelling London heat and save two set points in the fourth set tiebreak, but he kept his cool to complete his third consecutive victory against Fritz in two hours and 49 minutes.

"I'm really proud with the way I stayed calm and thought clearly - I'm pleased about my level today," Alcaraz said post-match to the Centre Court crowd. "Right now, I don't want to think about Sunday. I just want to enjoy this moment and that I've got to a third final in a row. I will have to time think about Sunday."

Alcaraz advances to the men’s singles final on Sunday (13 July), where he will meet world number one Jannik Sinner.

The Olympic silver medallist will be watching on to see whether a rematch of the 2025 Roland-Garros final awaits, or if there will be a third instalment of his SW19 battle with Djokovic.

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