Wimbeldon 2024
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Alcaraz and Sinner Advance to Wimbledon Quarterfinals
The 21-year-old Alcaraz displayed his prowess by clinching the first two sets 6-3, 6-4 in impressive fashion. However, he encountered difficulties in the third set, where Humbert broke his serve three times, leading to a 6-1 loss for Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs in Grueling Wimbledon Showdown Against Humbert
Though there were several moments when Humbert seemed to dominate, Alcaraz digressed at the important moments with characteristic brilliance to help him absorb pressure from the 16th seed and take a step closer to perhaps defending his Wimbledon title, according to atptour.com.
Alcaraz Triumphs in Wimbledon Thriller Against Tiafoe; Dimitrov Overpowers Monfils
Played under the closed roof of Centre Court, the match was an exhibition of tennis prowess, with both athletes involved in fierce and long rallies. Alcaraz dug deeper into his reserves and turned it on when needed, crushing with pressured groundstrokes to win it after three hours and 51 minutes of court time. In return for this win, he boosted his record to one of the most phenomenal 12-1 in fifth-set deciders at major tournaments.
Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic Overcomes Fearnley Challenge, Shelton Endures Another Five-Set Thriller
Two places below, but not less physical, was Ben Shelton, who battled from behind to qualify past Lloyd Harris in a brutal five-setter. Shelton fought hard against all odds to win 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(10-7) in a tussle that lasted three hours, fourteen minutes.
Bopanna and Ebden Secure Second Round Spot with Victory Against Dutch Duo
Country's top player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have made it to the second round of the men's doubles at Wimbledon by beating a fighting Dutch duo of Robin Haase and Sander Arends.
Day of Surprises at Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz, Medvedev, Tiafoe Shine; Fognini Upsets Ruud
Alcaraz had a steep early testing experience, having gotten off the track a little after being 5-2 up in the first set against Vukic, who had defeated him years ago at Roland Garros. But the Spaniard fought back to clinch the set in a tie-break, largely cruising the rest of the way to win the match 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-2.
Wimbledon 2024: Nagal vs. Kecmanovic and Swiatek's Challenge Against Kenin
Nagal finds himself in the same draw section as top seed and world number 1 Jannik Sinner, potentially meeting the Italian in the third round if he advances.
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