Alcaraz Cruises Past Norrie to Reach Wimbledon Semi-Finals, Extends Streak
Alcaraz Outclasses Norrie in Straight Sets at Wimbledon
Straight out of the gate, Carlos Alcaraz showed zero signs of slowing down at Wimbledon. On Tuesday, the world No. 2 swept Cameron Norrie off Centre Court with a blistering 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 win, breezing into the semi-finals for the third year running. Alcaraz’s serve looked untouchable—he won nearly 9 out of every 10 points when landing his first serve, not letting Norrie find even a glimmer of hope on his five break chances. That’s the best serving performance the 22-year-old Spaniard has ever delivered at a major, and he did it right when it mattered most.
For British fans, Norrie was flying the last flag in singles, but he never got a foothold in the match. Even with the home crowd roaring and the iconic Wimbledon buzz behind him, Norrie struggled to deal with Alcaraz’s relentless shotmaking and speed. The whole contest wrapped up in just under an hour and forty minutes—brutally efficient work from the defending champ.
Streaks, Records, and a Semi-Final With Taylor Fritz
This latest win didn’t just put Alcaraz into the next round. He also matched a serious record: his 23rd consecutive tour-level victory at age 22 or under ties the number Juan Martín del Potro posted back in 2008. That’s rarified company. And Alcaraz isn’t slowing down—he’s now just two matches away from becoming only the fourth player to claim the French Open and Wimbledon titles more than once in the same year, a milestone only Borg, Laver, and Nadal have achieved before.
Next up for the Spanish star: Taylor Fritz, the powerful American who’s enjoying his own career-first run to the Wimbledon semi-finals. Fritz, currently ranked fifth in the world, has been clutch on grass all summer. But Alcaraz, eager for another trophy and the ATP year-end top spot, comes in riding high not just on form but confidence.
After the match, Alcaraz couldn’t hide his excitement. 'Playing another semi-final here, it means a lot,' he said. 'My level was right where it needed to be, especially against a tough opponent like Cam.' On the other side, Norrie kept things upbeat in defeat. He soaked up the energy from the Centre Court crowd, calling it a 'special' night despite coming up short. Norrie also joked about his 'vamos' celebrations—turns out they’re for his Argentinian coach, not an attempt to throw shade at Alcaraz’s fiery on-court passion.
Beyond the Wimbledon spotlight, Alcaraz now leads the ATP’s Live Race To Turin by a wide margin, reinforcing his grip on the race for No.1. With history within reach and momentum on his side, Alcaraz’s path to more tennis glory looks as smooth as his serve on Tuesday.
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