Novak Djokovic showcased his prowess on the Wimbledon courts once again as he reached his 14th quarter-final at the prestigious tennis tournament on Monday. Meanwhile, Spanish prodigy Carlos Alcaraz geared up for a challenging encounter against Matteo Berrettini.
In the men’s singles, third seed Daniil Medvedev and defending women’s champion Elena Rybakina also progressed to the quarter-finals after their opponents suffered injuries. Rybakina’s opponent, Beatriz Haddad Maia, retired due to a lower back injury, while Medvedev’s opponent, Jiri Lehecka, retired with a foot injury.
The day’s action began with last year’s beaten women’s finalist, Ons Jabeur, delivering a commanding performance and defeating two-time champion Petra Kvitova 6-0, 6-3. Second seed Aryna Sabalenka also won comfortably in straight sets.
Djokovic faced Hubert Hurkacz in a match that was interrupted by a locally agreed curfew on Sunday when Djokovic was leading by two sets. Play resumed on Monday, and despite losing the third set, Djokovic clinched victory in the fourth, winning 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (8/6), 5-7, 6-4. His triumph in this milestone 100th match at Wimbledon marked his 90th win at the tournament.
Alcaraz, considered one of the few genuine threats to Djokovic’s title defense, prepares for his match against Matteo Berrettini. The 20-year-old rising star, who recently won the Queen’s tournament, will face a stern challenge from Berrettini, who reached the 2021 Wimbledon final.
In other notable matches, 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva’s fairy-tale run came to an end on No. 2 Court. Andreeva, who came through qualifying, held a strong position against 25th seed Madison Keys but eventually lost 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2. The match ended controversially when Andreeva received a penalty point for hitting her racket into the court.
With the tournament progressing, the quarter-finals promise exciting encounters and potential upsets. Fans anticipate thrilling matches as players vie for a place in the later stages of the competition.
