Alcaraz overcomes Fritz to reach third straight Wimbledon final

12 Jul 2025 • 12:05 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Taylor Fritz in four sets to advance to the Wimbledon final, aiming for a third consecutive title.
  • The two-time defending champion secured his semi-final victory with a score of 6-4 5-7 6-3 7-6 (6) on a sweltering Centre Court.
  • Alcaraz, 22, extended his impressive winning streak to 24 matches and now boasts a career grass court record of 35 wins from 38 matches.
  • The match lasted two hours and 49 minutes, with Alcaraz overcoming a challenging performance from the American fifth seed.
  • Alcaraz expressed satisfaction with his composure and ability to manage nerves during the difficult semi-final encounter.

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