Defending Champion Alcaraz Ends British Wimbledon Hopes, Advances Semi-finals

Carlos Alcaraz dominated Cameron Norrie in a swift 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for the third consecutive year, showcasing one of his best performances of the tournament. Alcaraz's aggressive play, including powerful forehand winners and precise drop shots, overwhelmed Norrie, who was the last British player remaining in the men's singles and the only unseeded quarter-finalist. With this win, Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 23 matches and maintained his position as the favorite to claim a third straight Wimbledon title, setting up a semi-final match against American Taylor Fritz. Norrie, despite a spirited effort and a rise in world ranking from 61 to just outside the top 40, could not match Alcaraz’s form and conceded the match in just 99 minutes. British hopes in singles competition at Wimbledon were extinguished following Norrie's defeat and earlier losses by Emma Raducanu and other home contenders. Alcaraz praised Norrie as a hard-working player and expressed readiness for his upcoming challenge against Fritz, while planning to relax with golf during his rest days.