Follow usWorld number 3 Carlos Alcaraz survived and defeated world number 29, Frances Tiafoe, 3-2 sets and advanced to the 1/8 finals of the Grand Slam on grass in London.
Heart of a champion.
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Frances Tiafoe in a five-set thriller, 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/i0ldumo9fP
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2024
The American tennis player won the 1st set after converting 2 breaks from 6 chances compared to 1 break from 2 opportunities for his Spaniard opponent.
However, Alcaraz won the 2nd set comfortably 6-2 but Tiafoe secured the lead again after triumphing in the 3rd set 6-4.
The most competitive set in the match was the 4th as both tennis players didn’t have any break opportunities and the set was decided after a tiebreak as Carlos won it 7 to 2 points to tie the sets again.
Alcaraz played better in the 5th set and closed it 6-2 for his comeback triumph at Wimbledon as both players spent almost 4 hours on the court as Carlos will continue to seek defense of his title.
Carlos Alcaraz after beating Tiafoe at Wimbledon
“There’s a football match taking place. Spain against Germany..”
Carlos: “What’s the score? What’s the score?” 😂
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 5, 2024
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