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The Hindu
3 hours ago
- The Hindu
Alcaraz marches on at Wimbledon after tough test, Keys and Osaka crash
Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz was put through the wringer again on Friday (July 4, 2025) before moving into the fourth round but fellow Grand Slam winners Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys fell by the wayside at the All England Club. It was a good day for British fans after Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie sailed through, with the nation's big hope Emma Raducanu taking on top seed Aryna Sabalenka to round off the Centre Court action in the evening. That match began a tad belatedly with Alcaraz pushed to the limit and taken to four sets by German Jan-Lennard Struff before the second seed prevailed 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 after some luck towards the end of the match. A missed volley with an open court in front of him halted Struff's momentum after eight games and Alcaraz pounced shortly afterwards for the break he needed to lay the platform for a hard-fought victory. "He missed that volley... I still can't believe that I'm standing here," Alcaraz said, admitting it had been a difficult day for him in the office. "I was suffering in every service game that I did... 0-30s and breakpoints down. It was stressful. Every time he could push me, he did. I was trying to survive." Struff's compatriot Laura Siegemund, the oldest woman left in the singles draw at 37, earlier sealed a 6-3 6-3 victory over Australian Open champion Keys, who joined the exodus of star players at the year's third Grand Slam. Sixth seed Keys looked a far cry from the player who lifted her maiden major in Melbourne this year, the American racking up 31 unforced errors and producing wayward serves on her way out of the door. Taylor Fritz ensured that there would still be some Fourth of July celebrations for Americans at Wimbledon as some final-set fireworks moved him into the last 16 with a 6-4 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The fifth seed, who has spent more than nine hours on court across 14 gruelling sets, said he was fresher than ever ahead of his meeting with Australian Jordan Thompson. "This is going to sound crazy," said Fritz, who has been suffering tendinitis in his knee and had to deal with a bruised arm after a fall. "My body is actually feeling better after each match," he said. "I feel like somehow it felt the worst after my first round but now it's getting better." Ben Shelton, who was left seething after his second-round clash with Rinky Hijikata was suspended late on Thursday, hit three aces -- two clocked at 140 mph -- and an unreturned second serve to take his place in the last 32. Amanda Anisimova progressed to the fourth round with a 6-3 5-7 6-3 win over Hungarian Dalma Galfi. Home Hopes Local favourite Kartal moved on with a remarkable display against French qualifier Diane Parry, claiming nine games in a row to come from 1-4 down to win 6-4 6-2. Fellow Briton Norrie then saw off Mattia Bellucci 7-6(5) 6-4 6-3 to set up a meeting with Chilean Nicolas Jarry, who overcame Brazilian wonder kid Joao Fonseca 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6(4) in a South American showdown on Court Two. At 38, tennis showman Gael Monfils is two decades older than Fonseca and the Frenchman was more sage than sour after his 6-4 1-6 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 defeat by Hungary's Marton Fucsovics. "To tell you that I would have won the match is too much," Monfils said. "I don't really know. I wish I could win this match today but that's sport. I'm going to rest a couple of days and go back on court and try to be ready for the U.S. tour." It was the end of the road for Monfils's wife Elina Svitolina too as the Ukrainian 14th seed fell 6-1 7-6(4) against 24th seed Elise Mertens. Osaka may not be seeded these days but looked every bit the Grand Slam great for a set before losing 3-6 6-4 6-4 to Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Rublev also kept alive Russian hopes with a 7-5 6-2 6-3 victory over Adrian Mannarino to set up a clash with Alcaraz.
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Tennis-From vertigo to victory, Chile's Jarry reaches Wimbledon last 16
By Martyn Herman Tennis-From vertigo to victory, Chile's Jarry reaches Wimbledon last 16 LONDON, - Nicolas Jarry has been to hell and back in the last year but on Friday on a sun-kissed court in south-west London the towering Chilean put the dark days behind him to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career. Those with tickets for what was billed as a South American showdown on Court Two had expected to see Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca underline why he is tipped as the next big thing. The 18-year-old showed flashes of the shot-making that will surely make him a contender for Grand Slam titles but it was the 29-year-old Jarry who produced a display of skill and guts to win a slow-burner 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6. Fonseca could be excused for thinking Jarry was serving down from an Andean peak in the opening two sets as he seemed powerless to make any impact on a weapon that produced 25 aces. But as the seats that were empty early on began to fill with chanting fans the atmosphere suddenly became more Copacabana than leafy west London, and Rio-born Fonseca came to the party. Fonseca took the third set and as the crowd greeted his winners with a chorus of ' it seemed the match was swinging his way. Jarry had to save three break points at 3-3 in the fourth set and was staring down the barrel two games later at 0-40 as Fonseca, who twice needed treatment during the contest, whipped up the crowd with some stunning passes. Undaunted, Jarry served his way out of a hole and then reeled off five points in a row from a 2-4 deficit in the tiebreak to claim victory and match his grandfather Jaime Fillol who reached the last 16 at Wimbledon in 1974. Jarry was overcome with emotion, hugged his wife and then brought his young son on court before opening his heart about what he has had to overcome in the past 12 months. Those not in the know would have been surprised to hear the former top-20 player describe how a year ago he was diagnosed with vestibular neuritis a condition which causes inflammation of the nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain and causes vertigo, dizziness and imbalance. "I had the issue which affected my perception, my balance and I've been trying to come back and recover," an emotional Jarry said. "It's been physically, emotionally and psychologically very tough." Such was the impact of the condition that after reaching the Rome final last year, his form fell off a cliff, the wins dried up, and his ranking plummeted outside the top 100. He had to qualify for Wimbledon this year, winning three matches, but now he is looking forward to the prospect of a clash with Britain's Cameron Norrie on Sunday. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Economic Times
5 hours ago
- Economic Times
Carlos Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: How to watch the match on TV and streaming tonight
Carlos Alcaraz, the defending Wimbledon champion, is pressing forward in his bid for a historic third straight title at the All England Club. Carlos Alcaraz, the defending Wimbledon champion, is pressing forward in his bid for a historic third straight title at the All England Club. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Carlos Alcaraz: Next Match Schedule Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz's Performance So Far Strong Contender Despite Second Seeding Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How to Watch Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon 2025 Dates: June 30 to July 13 June 30 to July 13 Channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and Tennis Channel ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and Tennis Channel Streaming: ESPN+ and Fubo (free trial available) Alcaraz's Rise: From Prodigy to Champion Road Ahead: Can Alcaraz Defend His Crown? FAQs Who is Carlos Alcaraz playing next at Wimbledon 2025? What happens if Alcaraz wins his next match? Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz , the reigning Wimbledon champion, continues his quest for a third consecutive title at the All England Club. At just 22, Alcaraz is already a five-time Grand Slam winner and among the top contenders at this year's prestigious grass-court being ranked World No. 2, trailing behind Italy's Jannik Sinner, the Spaniard entered the 2025 Wimbledon Championships in formidable form, having secured his maiden French Open title earlier in June. His return to the London lawns marks another high-stakes chapter in an already stellar July 410:00 a.m. ETJan-Lennard Struff (ATP Ranking: 125)Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to face Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in the third round of Wimbledon 2025. With a victory, Alcaraz would proceed to the fourth round, scheduled for Sunday, July 6. He will then meet the winner of the clash between Andrey Rublev (World No. 14) and Adrian Mannarino (World No. 123).Alcaraz is attempting to join a rare group of legends by becoming only the 10th player in the history of the tournament to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles. His path to that distinction, however, is lined with increasingly formidable Fabio Fognini 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1Defeated Oliver Tarvet 6-1, 6-4, 6-4Alcaraz opened his campaign with a testing five-set duel against Italy's Fabio Fognini, a former top-10 player. The Spaniard was forced to dig deep before emerging victorious in the final the second round, he found his rhythm against qualifier Oliver Tarvet, dispatching the challenger in straight sets. The clinical performance gave a glimpse of the dominance that saw him win Wimbledon titles in 2023 and 2024, including victories over 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, as per a report by USA his recent win over Jannik Sinner in the French Open final, Alcaraz was seeded second at Wimbledon 2025. However, his proven capability on grass courts and prior success at SW19 place him among the leading favourites to lift the trophy once a playing style that blends explosive movement, powerful groundstrokes, and a surprisingly deft touch at the net, Carlos Alcaraz continues to draw comparisons to the sport's all-time greats. His youthful energy, tactical maturity, and championship experience position him well as the tournament enters its second looking to watch Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon can do so via multiple broadcast platforms. ESPN, along with its sister channels ESPN2 and ABC, are providing live coverage of the tournament. Matches are also being shown on the Tennis Channel, ensuring widespread access to all viewers can stream matches through ESPN+, the network's proprietary streaming platform, or via Fubo, which offers new users a free trial. This ensures fans can catch Alcaraz's action-packed encounters live, whether at home or on the meteoric ascent began with his first Grand Slam victory at the 2022 US Open, which announced his arrival as the new face of men's tennis. Since then, he has clinched five major titles, including back-to-back Wimbledon championships in 2023 and triumphs at the All England Club were particularly notable, given that they included wins over Novak Djokovic, widely regarded as one of the best players in tennis history. Alcaraz's latest conquest—the 2025 French Open—saw him once again assert his dominance against top-tier opposition, overcoming Jannik Sinner in the each major tournament, the Spaniard has continued to build on his reputation, transitioning from promising young talent to a legitimate Grand Slam Wimbledon 2025 progresses, Carlos Alcaraz is well-positioned to etch his name further into tennis history. Should he continue his winning momentum and capture a third straight Wimbledon title, he would not only cement his standing as the current king of grass, but also move closer to legendary status in the competition remains fierce, with top-ranked players like Sinner, Medvedev, and Zverev still in the draw. But if early signs are anything to go by, the reigning champion is more than ready for the now, all eyes will be on Centre Court this Friday, as Carlos Alcaraz continues his Wimbledon campaign—and his pursuit of Alcaraz is scheduled to play Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff (ATP Rank 125) in the third round on Friday, July 4, at 10:00 a.m. Alcaraz defeats Struff, he will advance to the fourth round on Sunday, July 6, where he will face the winner of Andrey Rublev vs. Adrian Mannarino.
