By \\[Ahmed Elashry], Wimbledon \u2013 July 9, SME News UK. 2025Carlos Alcaraz delivered a dominant performance on Centre Court to sweep aside Britain\u2019s Cameron Norrie in straight sets and book his place in the Wimbledon semi-finals. The defending champion needed just over two hours to complete a 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory, keeping alive his bid for a third consecutive Wimbledon crown.The 22-year-old Spaniard, currently ranked World No. 2, proved too strong for Norrie \u2014 the last British hope in the draw \u2014 showcasing his trademark blend of power, finesse, and athleticism.The win marks Alcaraz\u2019s 23rd consecutive match victory and puts him just two wins away from joining the exclusive club of men who have won Wimbledon three years in a row, a feat previously achieved only by legends such as Bj\u00f6rn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. Focus Turns to FritzAwaiting Alcaraz in the semi-finals is fifth seed Taylor Fritz, who came through a four-set battle against Karen Khachanov to reach his first career semi-final at the All England Club. Fritz heads into the clash in fine form, having claimed grass-court titles in Stuttgart and Eastbourne earlier this season.\u201cTaylor is playing great,\u201d Alcaraz said in his on-court interview. \u201cHe\u2019s had a really successful grass season, so I\u2019ll be ready for that battle. We\u2019ve played a few times, and it\u2019s always tough \u2014 I\u2019ll try to play at the same level as I did today.\u201d A Moment to RechargeWith two days to recover and prepare for the semi-final showdown, Alcaraz revealed his relaxation plans \u2014 and they won\u2019t include a trip to Ibiza.\u201cI\u2019m just going to try to make the most of the time with my team and family,\u201d he smiled. \u201cI\u2019ll also play some golf to switch off my mind a little bit. The things I\u2019m doing are working, so I\u2019ll keep at it.\u201dA quip from a Centre Court spectator about a possible Ibiza getaway prompted a laugh from the Spaniard, who quickly responded, \u201cThere\u2019s no time for Ibiza!\u201d Respect for NorrieDespite the scoreline, Alcaraz was full of praise for Norrie, who had won two of their previous three encounters and had been labeled a \u201cnightmare\u201d opponent by the Spaniard before the match.\u201cCam is an amazing player and a great guy,\u201d Alcaraz said. \u201cThere\u2019s probably nobody who works harder than him. I\u2019m happy to see him playing these kinds of matches and fighting for great things.\u201dNorrie had opportunities in the early stages, including three break points in the second game of the match, but was unable to capitalize. Alcaraz seized the momentum and didn\u2019t look back, breaking serve repeatedly and finishing with a flourish. On to the Final FourWith his place in the semi-finals secured and confidence high, Alcaraz will now turn his attention to Friday\u2019s clash against Fritz as he looks to continue his march toward a historic Wimbledon hat trick.Wimbledon Men\u2019s Semi-Final Line-Up (so far): Carlos Alcaraz (2) vs. Taylor Fritz (5)Stay tuned for full coverage of what promises to be a thrilling finish to the 2025 Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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By \\[Ahmed Elashry], Wimbledon \u2013 July 9, SME News UK. 2025Carlos Alcaraz delivered a dominant performance on Centre Court to sweep aside Britain\u2019s Cameron Norrie in straight sets and book his place in the Wimbledon semi-finals. The defending champion needed just over two hours to complete a 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 victory, keeping alive his bid…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tennis"],"yoast_head":"\n