Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals, while Coco Gauff is eliminated

Carlos Alcaraz found himself sprawled on the grass below the Royal Box at Wimbledon, momentarily sitting after slipping while chasing a forehand in his fourth-round match on Sunday. Instead of conceding the point, the resilient Spaniard quickly rose to his feet, hustled back into position, and eventually capitalized on his opponent’s error to secure a pivotal set in his 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 victory over No. 16 seed Ugo Humbert at Centre Court. Celebrating with a triumphant gesture and a spirited shout of “Vamos!”, Alcaraz’s dynamic play exemplified his ability to turn challenging situations into opportunities.

At just 21 years old, Alcaraz has already made significant strides in the tennis world, becoming the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on hard, grass, and clay courts, and ascending to the No. 1 ranking as a teenager. His path to the quarterfinals sets up a potential rematch with fellow rising star Jannik Sinner, who also advanced with a commanding 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (9) victory over Ben Shelton.

Sinner, a 21-year-old Italian, showcased his own blend of skill and creativity, including a memorable between-the-legs shot followed by a passing winner. His journey to the quarterfinals includes a previous semifinal appearance at Wimbledon, where he was defeated by Novak Djokovic last year. Sinner’s recent success includes a Grand Slam title at the Australian Open earlier this year, solidifying his status as a formidable contender. In Tuesday’s quarterfinal matchups, Alcaraz will face Tommy Paul, while Sinner is set to challenge 2021 U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev. Paul, buoyed by a strong grass-court season, secured his place with a dominant performance over Roberto Bautista Agut, highlighting his versatility and aggressive play. Meanwhile, Medvedev advanced when Grigor Dimitrov retired due to a leg injury in their match.

The women’s side witnessed emotional moments as well, with Madison Keys forced to retire due to injury against Jasmine Paolini, who expressed sympathy for her opponent’s plight despite her own victory. Emma Navarro’s upset win over second-seeded Coco Gauff further shook up the women’s draw, leaving only a few top-seeded players remaining heading into the quarterfinals. Among the other notable performances, Lulu Sun made history as the first woman from New Zealand in the Open era to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals, overcoming Emma Raducanu in a hard-fought match. Donna Vekic also celebrated her maiden Wimbledon quarterfinal berth after defeating Paula Badosa in a match marked by multiple rain delays.

As the tournament progresses, Alcaraz and Sinner continue to captivate with their youthful exuberance and skill, poised to make deeper runs that could further cement their places among tennis’ elite.