Alcaraz and Fritz Power Through to Semifinals
Wimbledon 2025 took a dramatic turn on Day 8 as Carlos Alcaraz breezed into the semifinals, leaving his mark once again. The world number two faced off against Britain’s own Cameron Norrie and made it clear from the start he had no intentions of sticking around for long. Alcaraz wrapped things up in straight sets—6-2, 6-3, 6-3—after just 99 minutes on Centre Court. Norrie, backed by the local crowd, just couldn’t find answers against the Spaniard’s relentless pace and precision. That loss didn’t just send Norrie home; it also wiped out the last British hope from the singles draws this year, making it an all-international affair for the rest of the tournament.
The drama didn’t stop there. Taylor Fritz, seeded fifth, had to dig much deeper against Karen Khachanov. After breezing through the first two sets, Fritz stumbled in the third—dropping it 1-6—before holding his nerve in a tense fourth set tiebreak to seal his place in the final four: 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4). Fritz’s big serving and resilience under pressure have become a theme this week, making his upcoming clash with Alcaraz one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament. They’ll face off on July 10 for a spot in the championship match.
Quarterfinal Showdowns and Early Shocks
If you thought the surprises ended with Norrie’s early exit and Fritz’s fourth-set nerve, think again. Before the dust settled on Centre Court, fans witnessed their fair share of upsets. The second round already had jaws dropping with Marin Čilić—veteran Croatian and former Wimbledon finalist—taking down British favorite Jack Draper. Draper’s game fell apart under the weight of 70 unforced errors, while Čilić pounced whenever nerves took over. Those errors paired with Čilić’s dogged play stacked the deck against the local contender. Draper fought hard especially with his serve, but it wasn’t enough, and Čilić closed out the win in four sets: 6-4, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4.
The men’s quarterfinals aren’t done yet. Tennis fans are blocked out their schedules for July 9, when Jannik Sinner, the top seed, meets American Ben Shelton (seeded 10) at 9:10 AM on Court 1. Right after, on Centre Court, Flavio Cobolli (22) faces none other than Novak Djokovic (6), a Wimbledon mainstay known for reminding the world why he deserves a spot in the latter stages. Sinner has been consistent all season, but Shelton’s aggressive style has made him unpredictable on grass. Cobolli, not normally pegged for a Centre Court appearance, now stands between Djokovic and yet another potential Wimbledon final.
With Wimbledon 2025 now heading into its most critical round, all eyes are on who will join Alcaraz and Fritz in the semifinals. Will experience win out, or are we looking at a shakeup with new blood breaking through? After the exits, upsets, and marathon matches so far, nobody’s counting on predictability.
