The All‑England Club served up a thrilling Sunday. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, and home hero Cameron Norrie each battled through tough matches to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
Sabalenka Powers Past Mertens
No. 1 seed Sabalenka followed up her win over Emma Raducanu by downing Elise Mertens 6‑4, 7‑6(4) on Centre Court.
- Their rivalry now reads 11‑2 in Sabalenka’s favor .
- She admitted the roaring crowd helped: “I definitely felt the support… I hope it can stay the same all the way” .
- Next, she’ll face 37‑year-old Laura Siegemund, who booked her first quarter-final with a 6‑3, 6‑2 win over Solana Sierra.
Alcaraz Survives Rublev Scare
World No. 2 Alcaraz fought back from a first-set loss to beat 14th‑seed Andrey Rublev 6‑7(5), 6‑3, 6‑4, 6‑4.
- He’s now on a 22-match winning streak, pursuing a third straight Wimbledon title.
- “Andrey is one of the most powerful… he forces you to the limit,” Alcaraz said.
- Up next: he’ll take on Britain’s own Cameron Norrie.
Norrie Edges Through Five-Set Marathon
British fan favorite Cameron Norrie kept home hopes alive. He beat Chilean qualifier Nicolás Jarry in five sets (6‑3, 7‑6, 6‑7, 6‑7, 6‑3).
- Norrie absorbed a staggering 46 aces from Jarry .
- After the match, Jarry commented: “Cameron played unbelievable… he plays like that” .
- Norrie replied, “He said I was being a little bit too vocal,” then added, “nothing but credit to Nico.” .
Tech Glitch Sparks Uproar
The new Electronic Line Calling system malfunctioned during Pavlyuchenkova’s match versus Sonay Kartal. A missing ‘out’ call led to a replayed point, which Kartal won—and Pavlyuchenkova eventually broke serve to win.
- Pavlyuchenkova was furious: “I was expecting to hear if they said the ball was in or out… the chair umpire could take the initiative”.
- Officials blamed an “error deactivation” of the system .
- The mishap triggered criticism from players and past officials .
Other Quarter-Finalists
- Taylor Fritz advanced after Jordan Thompson retired with a thigh injury at 6‑1, 3‑0. He’ll play Karen Khachanov, who beat Kamil Majchrzak 6‑4, 6‑2, 6‑3.
- Amanda Anisimova (USA) also won her match, 6‑2, 5‑7, 6‑4 over Linda Noskova.
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova continues her strong run after defeating Kartal.
Summary & SEO Highlights
- Wimbledon quarter‑finals feature three major names—Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Norrie—all in fine form.
- Sabalenka: Aiming for her first Wimbledon.
- Alcaraz: Hunting hat‑trick of titles, riding a 22‑match winning streak.
- Norrie: Britain’s last man standing.
- Line‑calling tech under fire—fans and players asking for fixes.
What to Watch Next
- Sabalenka vs Siegemund – will experience or power make the difference?
- Alcaraz vs Norrie – high stakes: Wimbledon favorite vs home hero.
- Tech spotlight – can Electronic Line Calling improve before semis?
