World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has raised expectations sky high, with many already penciling in a title showdown against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic. Wimbledon
LONDON, England – Top seed Carlos Alcaraz survived his first big test at this year’s Wimbledon on Saturday, July 8 , and women’s champion Elena Rybakina doused British hopes as the big names moved through the gears into the second week.
What is sometimes forgotten, however, is that the 20-year-old Spaniard is playing just his fourth tournament on grass.Atlhough at one stage it seemed headed towards a fifth-set decider, Alcaraz managed to land the telling blows when required to emerge with a 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 7-5 victory on Centre Court.With the big-serving Berrettini up next, Alcaraz, who was a break down in the fourth set, said Saturday’s test was just what he needed.
“I honestly don’t know. It feels unbelievable. It is something I didn’t think could happen. It must be something special about this place,” the 27-year-old Italian said.Medvedev, seeded three, dropped his first set of this year’s tournament but is in the fourth round for only the second time after downing Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
Rybakina ensured a demoralzsing 48 hours for Britain as she demolished Katie Boulter, 6-1, 6-1, to end home hopes in the singles. Ominous warning
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