Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Francis Tiafoe of the United States in their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz Battles Past Frances Tiafoe To Enter Round Of 16 - In Pics
Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz had to endure a sterling challenge from Frances Tiafoe before coming up trumps in a five-set affair, at the Wimbledon 2024's round of 32 on Friday (July 5). Alcaraz ultimately prevailed 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 in just under four hours to book a fourth-round meeting with either Brandon Nakashima or Ugo Humbert. In the women's section, wild card Emma Raducanu dispatched ninth seed Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 to storm into the pre-quarter-finals.
Carlos Alcaraz embraces Francis Tiafoe | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, left, embraces Francis Tiafoe of the United States following their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning a point against Francis Tiafoe | Photo: AP/Alberto Pezzali
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning a point against Francis Tiafoe of the United States during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Francis Tiafoe plays a backhand return to Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Alberto Pezzali
Francis Tiafoe of the United States plays a backhand return to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Francis Tiafoe serves to Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Alberto Pezzali
Francis Tiafoe of the United States serves to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Carlos Alcaraz plays shot between his legs to Francis Tiafoe | Photo: AP/Alberto Pezzali
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz plays shot between his legs to Francis Tiafoe of the United States during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Emma Raducanu reacts after defeating Maria Sakkari | Photo: AP/Alberto Pezzali
Emma Raducanu of Britain reacts after defeating Maria Sakkari of Greece in their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Emma Raducanu vs Maria Sakkari | Photo: AP/Mosa'ab Elshamy
Emma Raducanu of Britain reacts after defeating Maria Sakkari of Greece in their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Maria Sakkari plays a return to Emma Raducanu | Photo: AP/Alberto Pezzali
Maria Sakkari of Greece plays a forehand return to Emma Raducanu of Britain during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Maria Sakkari plays a forehand return to Emma Raducanu | Photo: AP/Alberto Pezzali
Maria Sakkari of Greece plays a forehand return to Emma Raducanu of Britain during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
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