Winsbut with some more difficulties than expected, Carlos Alcarazwhich reaches the eighth Of Wimbledonwhile losing a set. Opposite to n.125 in the world, German Jan-Lennard Struffthe Spaniard yields the second game, closing the match after almost two and a half hours (6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4). For Alcaraz it is the 21th consecutive victorywhich has already earned him three titles (Rome, Paris And Queen’s), the fourth Under 23 to hit the finish line since 1990, after Jim Courier, Rafael Nadal And Juan Martin Del Potro.
Black day for the blue tennis to Wimbledon: two defeats in as many matches, which decim the Italian expedition on the threshold of eighth of the final of the Championships. Nothing to do for Mattia Belluccin.73 of the ranking, which gives crash, after a good start of matches, against the British Cameron Norrien.61. To the second appearance on the London meadows, the 24 -year -old from Bust Arsiziofor the occasion located on field n.1, the duel between Mancini (7-6 (5) 6-4 6-3) loses in three sets. Say hello to London too Luciano Darderin.59, forced to take the field for the third consecutive day due to the interruption (for darkness) of the previous match. Opposite to the Australian Jordan Thompsonn.44 of the world, definitely more comfortable on the grass, the Italian-Argentine gives in four sets after almost three hours of match (6-4 6-4 3-6 6-3). “I’m not one who looks for apologies, but last night I had a fever -the words of the Italian -Argentine -. During the match I felt better, and I don’t want to look for apologies, Jordan he deserved ».
On the “no” day for the Italian tennisthey also leave the scene Sara Errani And Jasmine Paolini Eliminate – surprisingly – in the second round of the double tournament, against Barbora Krejcikova And Hao Ching Chanwhich are imposed with the score 6-3, 6-2.
Tomorrow it will be up to three other Italians, in the men’s scoreboard, and Elisabetta Cocciaretton.116 of the ranking, in the female one: the Marche region will see it against Switzerland Belinda Bencicn.35 of the ranking, in the ninth participation in Wimbledon Where already three times (even last year) he reached the round of 16. After today’s victory of Alcarazthe answer of Jannik Sinneragainst Pedro Martinezn.52 in the world. The 28 year old Spanish of Alzira He is in the fourth participation in Wimbledon, where however he has never gone beyond the third round, as well as in the 19 Slam in which he has participated so far. To report, among the characteristics of Martinezmore than the results in the career or of the winning shots, the exultation after the last match won, in honor of Ilia Topuriaone of the wrestlers UFC Further in vogue at the moment: the refined drink of a cup of tea mimicked. While his debut on the social network is expected shortly Onlyfanson which he promised “exclusive content”. Only one the previous one between the two, Rome 2022won in two sets from Sinner.
On the field, in what is announced a Super Italian SaturdayAlso Lorenzo Sonegowho must beat the 23 -year -old from the US San Diego, Brandon Nakashiman.34 of the ranking, to equal his best result to Championshipsthe round of 1621 when he lost against Roger Federer. One precedent, in favor of the Turin area, on the cement of Hong Kongthe first match of 2025 Flavio Cobollifavored n.22, against theenfant prodige Czech, Jakub Messik19 year old already n.17 in the world.