Let's hear from Carlos Alcaraz...

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Follow analysis and reactions from day nine at the 2025 Championships where Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have advanced to the next round Getty Images Getty Images
He's just booked his ticket to the semifinal and has moved one step closer to the chance to defend his Wimbledon crown. Here's what Carlos Alcaraz had to say in his on-court interview:
'I'm really happy to be able to play another semifinal here at Wimbledon is super special. It's something that I wanted to do at the beginning of the week. I'm really happy with the way I played today against a really difficult player like Cam. He's an amazing guy as well and for sure, there are not many who work harder than him. I'm happy to see him playing these kinds of matches.
'He (semifinal opponent Taylor Fritz) has played great. The grass season for him has been really successful so far, two titles and a semifinal here at Wimbledon. I'm going to be ready for that battle, I've played a few times against him and he's always tough to play against. I'll try to play similar to today and that might give me a chance.' Getty Images
FINAL: Norrie 2-6, 3-6, 3-6 Alcaraz
And he's done it!
With a blistering 135mph serve that Norrie cannot get clean contact to return, Alcaraz wraps up this match.
That's a statement win given how easy he made it look against a tricky opponent and he's into the semifinal. Getty Images
Norrie 2-6, 3-6, 3-5* Alcaraz
Alcaraz, with two match points, allowed Norrie a way back in that game and he rescues it for a hold.
The Spaniard has the chance to serve for the match now.
Can Norrie pull off something remarkable? Getty Images
Norrie 2-6, 3-6, *2-5 Alcaraz
...but can Norrie deny him the win in the last singles match of the day here at Wimbledon?
This one has only been going for around 90 minutes such has been Alcaraz's dominance.
Let's see what Norrie can produce with his back against the wall here.
Norrie 2-6, 3-6, 2-4* Alcaraz
Now that's a big break.
Alcaraz can smell victory now after forcing a few errors and showing his class in that game.
There were some long rallies there and the sound of Alcaraz striking the ball off his racket is something special.
He looks so clean with it — and it won him the point on the way to breaking Norrie, too. Getty Images
Norrie 2-6, 3-6, *1-2 Alcaraz
Alcaraz is keen to get moving after another hold and a change of ends.
He jogs around to the base line well before the chair umpire calls time and is waiting for Norrie's serve.
He's in a hurry to get this wrapped up but will need a break to move ahead in this set.
Is the Spaniard the best player in the world? Jannik Sinner would challenge that view, but Alcaraz is already smashing enough records to suggest he can become a true great of the sport.
He overcame Sinner in an epic French Open final to pick up his second Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy last month in what already looks like the next great rivalry in men's tennis.
That second Roland Garros win came after Alcaraz became the youngest male player to win a major title on three different surfaces at the age of 21 last year.
Since breaking into the top 100 in the world rankings in 2021, Alcaraz has risen to the top of men's tennis and has four major titles — missing only the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam.
The 22-year-old comes into Wimbledon chasing a third successive title after winning the 2023 and 2024 editions of the tournament and will be the one to beat in west London.
He's just taken another step closer with that second set win. Getty Images
Norrie 2-6, 3-6, 0-0* Alcaraz
An error there from Norrie as he drills a forehand return into the net sees Alcaraz move two sets to the good.
The two-time Wimbledon champion has been efficient and clinical so far. Getty Images
Norrie 2-6, *3-5 Alcaraz
Pressure on for Norrie now, who steps up to serve in the knowledge that Alcaraz is cranking up the pressure and moving closer to taking the second set.
He's just one game away now. Getty Images
Norrie 2-6, *2-4 Alcaraz
Norrie did well to take Alcaraz to Ad-40 there and hold break point, but the Spaniard fought back and managed to hold.
A few more errors have been creeping into Alcaraz's game as Norrie feels his way into this on, although he still has the advantage in the set here.
FINAL: Anisimova 6-1, 7-6(11) Pavlyuchenkova
There it is!
After a 15-minute tiebreak featuring 20 total points, Anisimova closes out Pavlyuchenkova and wins the match, advancing to the semifinals at Wimbledon for the first time.
She will face No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka. Getty Images
Norrie 2-6, *1-2 Alcaraz
That was hard won by Carlos Alcaraz.
He's pleased with that break as he sends a lovely touch just over the net and leaves Norrie scrambling.
The Brit had done well to knock Alcaraz back from Ad-40 on a few occasions there. Getty Images
Anisimova 6-1, 6-6(9-9)* Pavlyuchenkova
Pavlyuchenkova was 6-3 up in the tiebreak but Anisimova turned up the pressure to even the scoring at 6-6.
The competitors each land a point making it 7-7 before an unforced error by Anisimova gives Pavlyuchenkova the edge again. Now her unforced error evens it.
Anisimova blasts a backhand past her opponent and now has her third match point of the set but she rips a ball wide right.
Norrie 2-6, *1-1 Alcaraz
Well, we're up and running in the second set and so far both players have held their service games.
Norrie's hold was greeted with a much larger reaction from the crowd here than Alcaraz's — which probably says something about the momentum so far.
There's plenty of support for both players inside Centre Court, though. Getty Images
He had to work for that one — and he liked it!
A celebratory wag of the finger from Alcaraz comes after an extraordinary rally saw Norrie recover from tight angles and drop shots, only for the reigning champion here to finally thunder home the shot to win the point. Getty Images
Anisimova 6-1, *6-6 Pavlyuchenkova
After everything that has ensued over the last couple of games, a tiebreak is fitting between Anisimova and Pavlyuchenkova. Getty Images
Norrie 2-6, *0-0 Alcaraz
He had to wait a game after Norrie held but Alcaraz is one set to the good after just 28 minutes of this match.
He looks relaxed and unruffled — he's just going through the process of picking apart another opponent.
Norrie is doing all he can to hold on. There's chance here to reset momentum with a new set. Getty Images
Norrie *1-5 Alcaraz
How about this for a start to a match from Carlos Alcaraz?
He's one game away from taking this first set in pretty rapid fashion.
I've come over to Centre Court to catch a piece of the action — and the Spaniard is looking comfortable even with the home crowd backing Norrie.