Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz reaches the quarterfinals when Jordan Thompson quits with an injury
The unseeded Thompson's movement and power were clearly compromised. The Australian entered the match with back and leg issues and left the court for a medical timeout in the second set Sunday, then stopped after trying to play for three more points.
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