Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka Headline Wimbledon Quarter-Final Action
Wimbledon 2025 is heating up as the quarter-finals get underway, with two of the tournament’s biggest names—Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka—taking centre stage at the All England Club. Both players are among the top favourites for this year’s crown, and Tuesday’s action promises plenty of drama, crowd support, and high-stakes tennis as we move closer to crowning this year’s champions.
Let’s take a look at the exciting matchups ahead on the first day of the quarter-finals.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Cameron Norrie: The Centre Court Favourite vs The Home Hope
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to make Wimbledon history by becoming one of a select few men to win the prestigious title three years in a row during the Open era. Only legends like Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic have achieved such a feat, and the 21-year-old Spaniard is well on track to join their ranks.
Alcaraz, however, has not cruised through the tournament. He has dropped four sets en route to the quarter-finals, including a tough battle against Russian 14th seed Andrey Rublev in the fourth round. But when it matters most, Alcaraz has turned on the style, raising his level and showcasing the brilliance that has made him the poster boy of men’s tennis.
The Spaniard now faces Britain’s Cameron Norrie, a familiar opponent and former semi-finalist at Wimbledon in 2022. Norrie, known for his grit and consistency, will have the full support of the home crowd on Centre Court, setting up an electric atmosphere for their showdown.
Speaking ahead of the clash, Alcaraz acknowledged the unique challenge of playing a British player at Wimbledon:
“He’s going to use the crowd to his side. I have to be really strong mentally and focused to play good tennis if I want to beat him.”
Alcaraz holds a 4-2 record against Norrie in head-to-head matchups, but with the partisan support behind the Briton, anything could happen.
☝🏻👂🏻💥 CUARTOOOOOS! pic.twitter.com/fu7VRwUtgj
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) July 6, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka vs Laura Siegemund: A Title Dream vs a Nothing-to-Lose Mindset
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been a dominant force on the women’s tour, but one major trophy still eludes her—Wimbledon. The Belarusian powerhouse has already claimed three Grand Slam titles, but she has never progressed beyond the semi-finals at the All England Club. This year, she is looking unstoppable and determined to change that narrative.
Sabalenka hasn’t dropped a set in the tournament and heads into her quarter-final with momentum and confidence. Her last victory came against Belgium’s Elise Mertens, where she extended her tie-break winning streak to 14 in a row.
Now, she faces Laura Siegemund, the 37-year-old German ranked 104th in the world, who is playing in only her second Grand Slam quarter-final. The odds are stacked heavily against Siegemund, who has never beaten Sabalenka in their two previous meetings.
Yet, Siegemund remains undeterred, embracing the underdog role:
“She’s one of the greatest players that we have and one of the most aggressive also. The only good thing about that match is that I have absolutely nothing to lose.”
Sabalenka, on the other hand, is laser-focused on lifting the Venus Rosewater Dish.
“We all dream the same, holding the trophy, that winning moment. It’s always been my dream. I mean, I haven’t achieved it yet. I had a lot of disappointments here.”
If Sabalenka continues her current form, she may finally see her Wimbledon dream come true.
A new Ladies' Singles Champion will be crowned.#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Qto2bmxDop
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2025
Taylor Fritz vs Karen Khachanov: A Clash of Big Hitters
American fifth seed Taylor Fritz has had a mixed journey at Wimbledon 2025. After enduring five-set battles in the opening rounds, he received an unexpected reprieve in the fourth round when Australia’s Jordan Thompson retired midway through the second set.
Now Fritz faces Karen Khachanov, the Russian 20th seed who has quietly advanced through the draw. Interestingly, Khachanov leads the head-to-head 2-0, though their last meeting dates back to 2020. Both players are known for their powerful groundstrokes and baseline play, setting up what could be one of the tightest matches of the day.
Fritz believes he is a much-improved player since their last encounter:
“We practise all the time, so we’re pretty familiar with each other’s games. But I think I have improved a ton and have become a much, much better player since the last time we played.”
With Fritz’s recent form on grass—winning titles in Stuttgart and Eastbourne—he’ll be confident. But Khachanov is a seasoned campaigner who thrives in Grand Slam pressure, having reached semi-finals at other majors.
This encounter is expected to be a power-packed slugfest that may well go the distance.
Taylor Fritz is onto the quarterfinals after his opponent Jordan Thompson retired from the match.
— ESPN (@espn) July 6, 2025
He joins Frances Tiafoe as the only American men to reach major QFs in each of the last four years, tying the longest such streak by U.S. men since Andy Roddick from 2001-2011 👏 pic.twitter.com/qxbmzQg8XE
Amanda Anisimova vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova: Youth vs Experience
On the women’s side, Amanda Anisimova, the 13th seed from the U.S., continues her impressive run at Wimbledon. A finalist at the Queen’s Club Championships leading up to SW19, she now faces veteran Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who is making her 65th Grand Slam appearance—a remarkable feat.
Pavlyuchenkova had to navigate controversy in her fourth-round win against Britain’s Sonay Kartal, with a glitch in the electronic line-calling system casting a shadow over the result. But the 34-year-old Russian maintained her composure to advance.
Her reward is a tough challenge against Anisimova, who has beaten her in all three of their previous matches. Anisimova’s aggressive style and improved movement on grass make her a genuine title contender this year.
Pavlyuchenkova, though, brings unmatched experience to the court. She knows how to dig deep and find solutions against top players, and she will look to unsettle the American with her mix of pace, angles, and veteran tactics.
That's how much it means 🥹
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) July 6, 2025
Amanda Anisimova was reduced to tears as she booked her spot in the Quarter-Finals thanks to a win against Linda Noskova 👊 pic.twitter.com/SwlYSeH6HR
Conclusion: A Day of Drama at Wimbledon
The Wimbledon quarter-finals kick off with some of the tournament’s most compelling storylines:
- Can Carlos Alcaraz handle the home pressure and continue his title defence?
- Will Aryna Sabalenka finally break through and win her maiden Wimbledon title?
- Can Taylor Fritz overcome his past against Khachanov and move one step closer to a career-defining victory?
- Will youth prevail in Amanda Anisimova, or will Pavlyuchenkova’s experience write another memorable chapter?
With each match carrying high stakes and emotional weight, Tuesday at Wimbledon promises to be a showcase of world-class tennis, passion, and unforgettable moments.
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