In a thrilling match at Wimbledon that lasted five sets, the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz had an amazing comeback to defeat Frances Tiafoe in a tense third round encounter with scores 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7/6 (2), 6-2. This was reminiscent of their previous US Open clash last year in which Alcaraz won his way to the title by coming out on top in another five setter. Their latest contest in London witnessed two athletes pulling off fireworks on the court something almost mirroring their most recent intense duel.
This victory at Wimbledon adds up to Alcaraz’s magnificent tally of ten successive triumphs in the championships, which includes his win over Novak Djokovic in the final of the previous year. In spite of being seeded three, Tiafoe performed exceptionally well to push Alcaraz to the edge of elimination.
Tiafoe, who had a modest season with victories in just two tour-level events, regained his form and captured two tour-level titles in 2023. His clever play made Alcaraz run around the court a lot but he could not keep this good performance until fifth set.
Alcaraz, having won it difficultly, will continue playing at Wimbledon where his next competitor will be either Ugo Humbert from France or American Brandon Nakashima in fourth round.
Alcaraz is striving for his third title of the season and fourth major overall. His recent win at Roland Garros saw him become the yougest man to win a major on all three surfaces.
