Relieved: Carlos Alcaraz © ANSA / ADAM VAUGHAN

Five-set thriller: Alcaraz continues to tremble at Wimbledon

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz averted a bitter disappointment in the third round of the All England Tennis Championships in Wimbledon on Friday.

July 05, 2024

From: apa/dpa/reuters

The Spanish tennis star defeated the American Frances Tiafoe in five sets and after 3 hours and 50 minutes with 5:7, 6:2, 4:6, 7:6(2), 6:2 at the grass tournament in London, thus avoiding an early exit. On Centre Court, with the roof closed, Alcaraz showed a disappointing performance at times and had to make up a set deficit twice. After 3 hours and 50 minutes, the 21-year-old nevertheless prevailed and is now in the round of 16. In this match he will face Ugo Humbert (FRA-XNUMX) or Brandon Nakashima (USA).

Like others, this match had to be interrupted for a long time due to rain. Alcaraz's second triumph at Wimbledon remains possible. A year ago, Alcaraz impressed with his final victory over the Serbian record Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic.

One round further: Grigor Dimitrov © ANSA / TIM IRELAND

Previously, the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, seeded number 10, had played his way into the round of 12 with a three-set victory over France's veteran Gael Monfils and number XNUMX, Tommy Paul (USA), also without losing a set over Alexander Bublik from Kazakhstan. In the women's competition, the French Open surprise finalist Jasmine Paolini from Italy, that she is also in good shape on grass.