By Dwayne Ferreira
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a slow start to defeat 12th seed Tommy Paul in their Wimbledon quarterfinal on Tuesday. Despite losing the opening set, Alcaraz managed to secure his place in the semifinals with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 victory. The Spaniard faced a stern challenge from Paul, who played an inspired first set, breaking Alcaraz’s serve to take an early advantage. However, Alcaraz responded with determination and skill to turn the match around.
After dropping the first set, Alcaraz quickly found his form, taking the second set with a decisive break of serve and maintaining solid holds. His momentum continued into the third set, where another crucial break allowed him to assert his authority. Paul struggled to keep up, losing belief as Alcaraz gained confidence and rhythm. By the fourth set, Alcaraz was in full control, clinching the victory convincingly and demonstrating why he is the reigning champion.
Alcaraz’s win sets up a highly anticipated semi final clash with Daniil Medvedev, who stunned world number one Jannik Sinner in his quarterfinal match. The upcoming encounter between Alcaraz and Medvedev promises to be a thrilling battle, as both players have shown exceptional form and resilience in this tournament. Alcaraz will look to continue his title defense and secure a place in the Wimbledon final, while Medvedev aims to build on his impressive performance against Sinner.
