Alcaraz Pursues Rare 'Double Double' at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his third consecutive Wimbledon final after defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6) in a dramatic semifinal marked by intense heat, with Alcaraz saving two set points in the fourth-set tiebreak. Alcaraz, riding a 24-match winning streak and undefeated in Grand Slam finals (5-0), is aiming to achieve a rare 'double double'—winning both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year, last done by Bjorn Borg. The match's sweltering conditions led to medical issues among spectators and tested both players' endurance. Despite Fritz's statistical edge in aces and winners, Alcaraz's composure in key moments proved decisive. He will face either world No. 1 Jannik Sinner or 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic in the final. Alcaraz expressed pride in his mental strength and is savoring the achievement before focusing on the final.