Quoted by Dawn News
LONDON: Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz won against close friend Frances Tiafoe in roller-coaster five sets to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Friday as US Open winner Coco Gauff breezed through.
Carlos Alcaraz won in five sets
5-7
6-2
4-6
7-6(7/2)
6-2
Alcaraz praised the opponent for his talent and tough competition.
“Always a big challenge playing against Frances,” admitted Alcaraz
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“He is a really talented player, really tough to face and he has shown again that he deserves to be at the top and fight for big things.”
Alcaraz now aims to become the sixth man to win both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year.
Moreover, In regard to Women’s Singles:
Coco Gauff won against British qualifier Sonay Kartal (6-4, 6-0), allowing only eight points in the second set.
“This is my first time playing a British player here so I was a little nervous because I knew you’d be for her, which is understandable,” said Gauff. “Thankfully you guys were pretty nice to me so that helped.”
Gauff now will face Emma Navarro – USA, who defeated Diana Shnaider – Russia with a set 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
