logo
Champ through at Wimbledon but mystery over Sinner scan

Champ through at Wimbledon but mystery over Sinner scan

Perth Now2 days ago
Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has eased into the semi-finals, where he will face fifth seed Taylor Fritz, but mystery surrounds the fitness of his expected challenger in Sunday's final, Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz brushed aside the remaining home player, Briton Cameron Norrie, 6-2 6-3 6-3, on the same Centre Court on which less than 24 hours earlier Sinner had escaped when two sets down after Grigor Dimitrov had to retire with a chest muscle injury.
Amid the drama surrounding the Bulgarian on Monday night (local time) it was largely forgotten that Sinner had himself been nursing an injury to his elbow, incurred while breaking a fall, and had taken a medical time-out for it.
On Tuesday morning Sinner, who is due to meet American Ben Shelton in the quarter-final on Wednesday, had an MRI scan, and in the afternoon he cancelled his planned practice session.
There was no official update from Sinner's camp but his Australian coach Darren Cahill reportedly told ESPN the Italian had a hit indoors for 20 to 30 minutes.
"It was quite an unfortunate fall," Sinner said on Monday night. "I felt it quite a lot, especially on serve and forehand. We are going to check with MRI to see if there's something serious, and then we'll try to adjust it."
There were no such worries for Alcaraz. He lost the first three points on serve, but prevented Norrie securing the break and never looked back. He took the first set in 28 minutes and the match in 99.
The victory extended his winning streak to 23 matches and his record on grass to 34 wins from 37.
"To be able to play another semi-final here at Wimbledon is really special," Alcaraz said. "I am really happy with the level I played today against a really difficult player like Cam."
Fritz's path to the last four was not as smooth as the Spaniard's. Russian 17th seed Karen Khachanov won the third set 6-1, the American needed a medical time-out, and there was another technology malfunction with the automated line calls.
"The match was going so well for me for two sets," he said after taking a fourth set tie-break to wrap up the match 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-6 (7-4).
"I've never had a match just flip so quickly, so I'm really happy with how I came back in the fourth set and got it done.
"I felt I couldn't miss and then all of sudden I'm making a ton of mistakes.
"Momentum was definitely not going to be on my side going into a fifth."
Fritz said the treatment on his right foot ahead of the fourth set was just a minor matter.
"It's totally fine, it's pretty common, a lot of players do this tape job so your foot doesn't get irritated," he said.
"I think I ripped it off at some point in the second so I just needed to get it re-done."
The erroneous line call came soon after when 'Fault' was incorrectly called after a Fritz backhand landed well inside the baseline.
It became evident the system was still tracking the initial serve so chair umpire Louise Azemar-Engzell ordered the point be replayed.
The All England Club explained the system had failed to reset because the ball from Fritz's first serve was still being retrieved when he started lining up his second.
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

'Happy vibes': Aussie aces Lee, Ruffels fire at major
'Happy vibes': Aussie aces Lee, Ruffels fire at major

Perth Now

time16 minutes ago

  • Perth Now

'Happy vibes': Aussie aces Lee, Ruffels fire at major

Minjee Lee is at it again, thrusting herself into contention for back-to-back major titles with a fine start to the Evian Championship in France. Two weeks after claiming the Women's PGA Championship in Texas, Lee opened with a five-under-par 66 to be sitting just one stroke behind a trio of first-round clubhouse leaders. One of those pacesetters is Lee's fellow Australian Gabriela Ruffels, who opened with a bogey-free six-under 65 on Thursday to join Ireland's Leona Maguire and American Andrea Lee atop the leaderboard. It's only early days but the leaders could be forgiven for already looking over their shoulders anxiously at the resurgent Lee. After enduring the longest winless run in her decorated career, a 20-month title drought, Lee has burst back to life since switching to a broomstick putter this season. Returning to the scene of the first of her three major championship triumphs, the 29-year-old rolled in another six birdies in the beautiful French alps bordering Switzerland. Lee was safely in the clubhouse in a tie for fourth spot after finishing with a flurry, picking up four shots in her last seven holes after teeing off from the 10th. Ominously, the West Australian said she was feeling mentally recharged following a well-earned fortnight's break since claiming the third leg of women's golf's fabled career grand slam. "It's been really good to have the last two weeks off. The first week was a little more hectic doing a few media commitments and going out and celebrating," Lee said. "Just good laughs, good food, good company, couple drinks here and there - as you do. "So I've had the past week to just be relaxed and do some practice and get ready for Evian." Lee famously rallied from seven shots back to win the event in 2021. So it should come as no surprise that she is riding the "happy vibes" from such a memorable comeback win. "Obviously playing each hole, I can kind of reflect and think back at what happened that round," said the world No.6. "You know, just gives me good energy and just, yeah, happy vibes, I guess."

‘Looking forward to it': Princess Catherine expected to appear at Wimbledon
‘Looking forward to it': Princess Catherine expected to appear at Wimbledon

Sky News AU

time4 hours ago

  • Sky News AU

‘Looking forward to it': Princess Catherine expected to appear at Wimbledon

Digital Reporter Reilly Sullivan says he's confident Princess Catherine will attend the Wimbledon finals. 'Of course, she is the patron, so it is expected that she will appear,' Mr Sullivan told Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power. 'I think she will rally for this, I think that she takes it very seriously, and it is very special to have the Princess of Wales handing out the trophies. 'I'd be pretty confident she will show up … looking forward to it.'

Mitch Cohen, Shayne O'Cass Randwick tips: July 12, 2025
Mitch Cohen, Shayne O'Cass Randwick tips: July 12, 2025

Herald Sun

time5 hours ago

  • Herald Sun

Mitch Cohen, Shayne O'Cass Randwick tips: July 12, 2025

Don't miss out on the headlines from Opinion. Followed categories will be added to My News. Mitch Cohen and Shayne O'Cass debate all the key chances at Royal Randwick on Saturday. IT'S A KNOCKOUT (Race 9 No.10) is Mitch's best bet of the day, while Shayno is pinning his hopes on the Jason Coyle-trained LULUMON (Race 7 No.3). • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Shayno: Hello Mitchy. Looks like a perfect track coming up at HQ on Saturday with some sunny skies and a bit of wind. Who am I? Alan Wilkie! But anyway, no excuses this end if my horses get beaten. Mitch: You were around for Alan's first broadcast weren't you Shayno? You are right. It's been a beautiful winter week in Sydney. I want to start in race 9 this week because that's where my best bet is. It's A Knockout was ultra impressive first-up and I am sticking with her. She is a stakes quality mare every day of the week. • 'Ridiculous': Top jockeys demand action over vests Shayno: It is a good race. I was keen on Razors first-up but they were a bit too sharp for him (pardon the pun). The only time he has been to this track and trip, he was beaten narrowly in the South Pacific on QE2 day at the Championships. Mitch: Will we see another Raging Force this week? I am tipping not but the two-year-old race is a competitive event all the same. I've gone the way of Crossbow. He did more than enough first-up over 1250m when narrowly pipped by Central Coast. Shayno: I love all those 'K' horses that Waller trains for Messrs Morgan and Devine. They might have another 'Special K here in Kokatahi, the son of Farnan. He was third to Central Coast on debut and we all know how good he is. • ATC chairman resigns after Rosehill sale 'lost opportunity' Mitch: Piggyback is a mare I've got a bit of time for. She was unlucky not to win last start but can pay me back. Expecting her to edge out a golfer and a tennis player – that's Hovland and Federer. Shayno: With Wimbledon on at the moment Mitchy how apt that Federer wins on Saturday? He is by Dundeel out of Jameka so every little metre added will help bring out his best IMHO. Mitch: If I was to have a second best bet, it would have to come in the Midway on Callistemon. A winner this track and trip last start with a perfect draw again. The extra 2kg doesn't worry me. • Schiller awaits all-clear to return from injury Shayno: My best is Lulumon. Talk about strong form-lines; she beat Storm The Ramparts and Hi Dubai last start! Mitch: Got her on top too Shayno so glad we agree on something. Just one value play to add in race 6, Morning Sun could do something fresh. Originally published as Randwick Turf Talk: Mitch Cohen has a Knockout tip for punters on Saturday

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store