London: Carlos Alcaraz reaffirmed his reigning champion status with an emphatic 6‑2, 6‑3, 6‑3 dismantling of Britain’s Cameron Norrie in just 99 minutes on Centre Court, striking 39 winners to secure his third straight Wimbledon semi-final appearance . Next up: American fifth seed Taylor Fritz, who earlier overcame Karen Khachanov 6‑3, 6‑4, 1‑6, 7‑6(4) to book his first-ever berth in the final four .
Meanwhile, top seed Aryna Sabalenka battled past Laura Siegemund in a stirring three-set encounter (4‑6, 6‑2, 6‑4), displaying resilience after dropping the opening set . She will face rising American star Amanda Anisimova, who delivered a strong 6‑1, 7‑6(9) win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final since 2019 .
Amid the on‑court heroics, Wimbledon’s fully automated electronic line‑calling system sparked another controversy during Fritz’s match, with a malfunction prompting a replay and reigniting calls for checks and balances in official reviews .
Off‑court, tournament organizers are also facing a legal challenge in the High Court over a £200 million expansion plan—including a new 8,000‑seat stadium and practice courts—designed to secure Wimbledon’s long‑term future at SW19
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