Wimbledon is gearing up for a thrilling encounter as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner advance to the quarterfinals.
Alcaraz, fresh off his French Open victory, is on a quest to defend his Wimbledon title and achieve the coveted \"Channel Slam,\" a term highlighting his success across major tournaments separated by the English Channel. His recent match against Ugo Humbert from Metz showcased his resilience, pulling through with scores of 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5.
\"I think I'm getting better and better every match that I'm playing,\" Alcaraz shared, expressing his confidence after avoiding a five-set battle against Frances Tiafoe in the previous round. \"I'm feeling really comfortable on the court and hitting good points, good shots.\"
On the other side of the court, Italy's Sinner demonstrated his prowess by defeating Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4, 7(11)-6(9). Sinner, who could face Alcaraz in the semifinals, praised his performance against the aggressive American. \"I'm happy how I handled the situation,\" he commented, highlighting his effective returns against one of the best servers on tour.
The upcoming match promises to be a rematch of their Roland Garros showdown, with both young talents eager to claim the Wimbledon crown. Sinner is set to face fifth seed Daniil Medvedev next, adding more excitement to the semifinals lineup.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
