Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Ugo Humbert, Advances to Wimbledon 2024 Quarterfinals
Humbert outplayed Alcaraz for large periods in a hard-fought clash, but the Spaniard produced trademark moments of magic at crucial times to resist the 16th seed and move to within three wins of successfully defending his Wimbledon title.
London, July 7: Carlos Alcaraz passed another significant test at Wimbledon on Sunday, where he moved past free-hitting Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 to reach his ninth major quarter-final. Novak Djokovic Helps Support Staff at Centre Court in Removing Covers Ahead of His Third-Round Match Against Alexie Popyrin in Wimbledon 2024 (Watch Video).
Humbert outplayed Alcaraz for large periods in a hard-fought clash, but the Spaniard produced trademark moments of magic at crucial times to resist the 16th seed and move to within three wins of successfully defending his Wimbledon title, reports atptour.com.
"Playing a lefty is always tricky. I played a lefty at Queen's and learned a bit from that match. I felt great playing today. I played at a really high level," Alcaraz was quoted as saying. Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic vs Alexei Popyrin Match Paused as Center-Court Crowd Erupts in Joy to Celebrate England’s Penalty Shoot-Out Win at UEFA Euro.
With his two-hour, 59-minute victory under the roof on Centre Court, the 21-year-old drew level with coach and one-time major champion Juan Carlos Ferrero in third for the most quarter-final appearances at Grand Slam tournaments by Spaniards in the Open Era.
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