American tennis player Taylor Fritz pulled off an impressive comeback at Wimbledon, defeating two-time Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set match. Fritz, seeded 13th, rallied from two sets down to secure a 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory, advancing to the quarterfinals and matching his career-best performance at a major tournament.
Fritz expressed his delight at the win, highlighting the incredible atmosphere of Centre Court at Wimbledon and his unwavering belief in his game despite the early deficit. The match, played under the closed Centre Court roof, marked the 35th five-set encounter at Wimbledon this year, tying a record for the most at any Grand Slam event in the Open era.
Zverev, the fourth seed, had been in fine form at Wimbledon, winning all nine sets he played before facing Fritz. However, Fritz's resilience and strong play saw him break Zverev's serve twice in the third and fifth sets, ultimately securing the victory.
The win sets up a quarterfinal clash between Fritz and No. 25 Lorenzo Musetti, as the United States sees two men reach this stage of the tournament for the first time since 2000. Musetti, representing Italy, joined compatriot Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals, making history for Italian tennis.
On the women's side, notable winners in the fourth round included 2022 champion Elena Rybakina, No. 21 seed Elina Svitolina, and 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. Svitolina wore a black ribbon on her shirt to honor victims of recent events in Ukraine, adding a poignant touch to her dominant performance on the court.
As the Wimbledon action continues, fans can look forward to exciting matchups in both the men's and women's draws, with players like Novak Djokovic and Danielle Collins still in contention for the prestigious title.
