American powerhouse Taylor Fritz faces two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz in the first of Friday’s Wimbledon men’s semifinals.
While this is Fritz’s first Grand Slam semifinal, the Spaniard is chasing a historic hat-trick at Wimbledon.
Fritz arrives with confidence. He’s lit up the tournament with 95 aces through the first five rounds. His form on grass has been impeccable, especially following titles in Stuttgart and Eastbourne.
Alcaraz remains flawless on grass this season, carrying a 23-match win streak at SW19. The two-time defending champion enters fresh off a commanding victory over Cameron Norrie and continues to blend dynamic baseline striking with refined serving.
Fritz vs. Alcaraz Head-to-Head
Alcaraz leads their rivalry 2–0, with both wins on hard courts. This will be their first meeting on grass, as Fritz looks to challenge the champion on Centre Court.
What to Watch
Serve battle: Fritz’s big serve versus Alcaraz’s return prowess could shape early momentum.
Variety vs. power: Alcaraz will mix drops, spins, and power to disrupt Fritz’s rhythm.
Pressure points: Fritz’s resilience in tight moments will test Alcaraz’s composure under pressure.
Prediction
Alcaraz in four sets. Expect a tight heat of early games, possibly even a set going either way. Ultimately, Alcaraz’s grass-court mastery and creativity should prevail, paving his way to a third straight final.
How to Watch Fritz vs. Alcaraz
The Taylor Fritz–Carlos Alcaraz match is the first semifinal on Centre Court, beginning at 8:30 AM Eastern on Friday.
The action airs live on ESPN, with full streaming available via ESPN+.
Taylor Fritz (5) vs. Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Time: 8:30 AM Eastern
Court: Centre Court
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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