Carlos Alcaraz had expressed concerns about facing Cameron Norrie, suggesting it could be a challenging match. However, the defending Wimbledon champion demonstrated his dominance on Tuesday, securing a clean 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory in the quarter-finals. Apart from a rocky start where he found himself down 0-40 in his opening service game, Alcaraz quickly regained his momentum and took control of the match, leading to a stunning performance that highlighted his commanding presence on the court.
Despite the initial sparsity of the crowd, with many fans still settling in after Aryna Sabalenka’s lengthy quarter-final, Alcaraz efficiently concluded the first set in just 28 minutes. Norrie, despite trying to disrupt Alcaraz’s rhythm and even attempting to inject some levity into the match with mock celebrations as he held serve in the third set, could not match the Spaniard’s skill and consistency.
Alcaraz, who is currently on a remarkable 23-match winning streak, will now face American Taylor Fritz in his eighth Grand Slam semi-final. With a two-day pause due to the tournament schedule, there are whispers that Alcaraz might prefer to maintain his momentum and hop back onto the court right away.
As Alcaraz prepares for the upcoming semi-final, there’s an optimistic buzz surrounding his ability to potentially claim a third consecutive Wimbledon title, bolstered by his effective play and mental fortitude shown during his matches. His confidence and recent performances instill hope in fans that he may very well extend his remarkable run at this year’s event.
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