Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a spirited challenge from Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal to advance to the second round of Wimbledon. Meanwhile, veteran Stan Wawrinka continued his impressive run at the tournament, defeating a British wildcard in straight sets.
Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to defend his Wimbledon title at the 137th edition of the tournament, held from July 1 to 14. The Spaniard’s victory last year over Novak Djokovic marked his first Wimbledon championship. This year’s tournament promises excitement, with 22 different men having won the singles title since the Open Era began in 1968.
Wimbledon 2024 promises an exciting tournament with Andy Murray’s farewell, an open men’s race due to injuries, and Indian players like Sumit Nagal making their mark. The women’s title is also up for grabs with no clear favorite.
Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz says he has recovered from a disappointing loss at Queen’s Club and is prepared to begin his title defense on Monday. The 21-year-old Spaniard has focused on adapting his game to grass in the days since his defeat, and is confident in his readiness for the tournament.
The Wimbledon draw has been released, setting up potential blockbuster semifinals between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, and seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev.
Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first French Open title, showcasing his resilience and talent in a thrilling five-set final against Alexander Zverev. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek continued her dominance on clay, securing her fifth Roland Garros title with a dominant performance against Jasmine Paolini.
Fresh off his historic French Open win, Carlos Alcaraz has shifted his focus to conquering the grass-court season, eyeing a repeat of his 2022 Queen’s Club and Wimbledon double. He also expressed excitement about partnering with Rafael Nadal in the upcoming Olympics, aiming to learn from the 14-time Roland Garros champion.
Andrey Rublev orchestrated a major upset in the Madrid Open by defeating world number 1 and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a three-set thriller. Despite Alcaraz’s strong start, Rublev’s aggressive play and calm demeanor proved too much for the Spaniard. The win marks Rublev’s biggest victory on clay and sets up a semi-final clash with either Taylor Fritz or Francisco Cerundolo.
Rafael Nadal’s Madrid Open campaign came to an end with a straight-sets defeat to Jiri Lehecka. Carlos Alcaraz overcame a stern test from Jan-Lennard Struff in a repeat of last year’s final. Iga Swiatek recovered from a set down to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia and advance to the semi-finals, where she will face Madison Keys.
Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the fourth round of the Mutua Madrid Open with a straight-sets victory over Thiago Seyboth Wild on Tuesday. Alcaraz dominated the match, winning 10 consecutive games before Seyboth Wild rallied late. However, Alcaraz regained control and secured a 6-3, 6-3 victory in 75 minutes. Andrey Rublev and Elena Rybakina also advanced to the fourth round. Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova surprisingly lost to 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva. Tune in to Sky Sports to catch all the action from the Madrid Open and upcoming French Open.
