Tuesday saw the first batch of quarter-finals taking place under crisp, dry conditions, with Centre and Court One hosting high-stakes matches amid growing tension on the lawns.
Aryna Sabalenka battles back to reach semis
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame a shaky start against unseeded Laura Siegemund, dropping the first set before rallying to win 2–6, 6–2, 6–4. Siegemund initially disrupted Sabalenka’s rhythm with her variety and court craft, but once the Belarusian found her range, she powered through with her trademark baseline aggression. The win marks Sabalenka’s third consecutive Grand Slam semi-final this season.
Carlos Alcaraz asserts control
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz delivered a statement performance against Britain’s Cameron Norrie, cruising to a straight-sets win: 6–2, 6–3, 6–3. Alcaraz dictated play with ruthless efficiency, blending explosive forehands with deft drop shots. Norrie, cheered on by a partisan Centre Court crowd, struggled to find answers as Alcaraz extended his winning streak and secured his spot in the last four.
Taylor Fritz fends off Khachanov challenge
Taylor Fritz reached his first Grand Slam semi-final after a four-set battle against Karen Khachanov. The American started strongly, taking the first two sets 6–3, 6–4, before Khachanov roared back with a one-sided third. The fourth set was tense and evenly matched, culminating in a tightly contested tiebreak where Fritz held his nerve to win it 7–4. It was a test of patience and resilience, with Fritz’s serve proving decisive in the clutch moments.
Amanda Anisimova closes out comeback path
Amanda Anisimova continued her impressive resurgence with a straight-sets win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 6–1, 7–6 (11–9). After racing through the first set, Anisimova was pushed to the brink in the second, saving multiple set points before closing out one of the tightest tiebreaks of the tournament. Her aggressive shotmaking and improved movement have been key in her return to the late stages of a major.
Day 9 highlights at a glance:
- Sabalenka recovers from a set down to overpower Siegemund.
- Alcaraz dismantles Norrie with speed, precision, and variety.
- Fritz passes a mental test in a tense four-setter.
- Anisimova continues her comeback run with a gutsy tiebreak win.
With these results, the men’s semi-final lineup is set: Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner, while Novak Djokovic awaits Fritz. On the women’s side, Sabalenka takes on Iga Swiatek, and Belinda Bencic will meet Anisimova in a battle of contrasting styles and experience.