Carlos Alcaraz took another major step towards a historic third consecutive Wimbledon title on Tuesday with a commanding straight-sets victory over Britain’s Cameron Norrie, cruising into the semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 masterclass on Centre Court.
The World No. 2 in the ATP Rankings was in imperious form, saving all five break points he faced and dominating on serve in a match that lasted just one hour and 39 minutes. The win makes Alcaraz only the second active player—after Novak Djokovic—to reach at least three Wimbledon semi-finals.
“I’m just really happy to be able to play another semi-final here at Wimbledon,” Alcaraz said post-match. “It’s something really special and something I wanted to achieve from the start of the tournament. Cam is such a tough opponent, a real fighter, so I’m proud of the level I produced.”
Tactical Brilliance
Norrie, playing in his second Wimbledon quarter-final, tried to grind Alcaraz down from the baseline. But the Spaniard’s ability to mix aggression with finesse proved too much. He frequently charged the net with success, winning 14 of 16 points when playing serve-and-volley.
Alcaraz’s first serve was a key weapon—he landed 89% of his first-serve points (50/56) and fired 12 aces, keeping Norrie under constant pressure.
The result extends Alcaraz’s winning streak to 23 consecutive matches at tour level and confirms his growing status as a dominant force on grass.
Semi-Final Set: Alcaraz vs Fritz
Next up for the 22-year-old is Taylor Fritz, who has arrived in peak form after winning titles in Eastbourne and Stuttgart and riding a nine-match winning streak. Alcaraz leads their head-to-head 2-0, but he’s not underestimating the American, who is now the second-most successful active player on grass after Djokovic, with five career titles.
“He’s been playing amazing—two titles, now semi-finals at Wimbledon,” said Alcaraz. “It’s going to be a tough battle. But for now, I just want to enjoy the moment. Making the semi-finals here again is never easy.”
Alcaraz is also chasing history: if he wins Wimbledon this year, he will join Bjorn Borg as the only men in the Open Era to complete the Roland Garros–Wimbledon double in back-to-back years.
Chasing Greatness
While a return to World No. 1 isn’t possible this fortnight, Alcaraz now holds a 2,640-point lead over Jannik Sinner in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin, the race that determines the ATP Year-End No. 1. He is also targeting his sixth Grand Slam title as he continues to etch his name deeper into tennis history.