Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz subdues Fritz to reach third successive final
With Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio watching from the stands, Alcaraz survived a titanic clash lasting two hours and 49 minutes in searing temperatures on Centre Court.
As the mercury rose close to 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit), play was interrupted by several fans taken ill, but Alcaraz kept his cool to subdue the big-serving Fritz with his sublime returns and immaculate serving of his own.
The 22-year-old will play seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic or world No 1 Jannik Sinner in Sunday's final.
Alcaraz has beaten Djokovic in the past two Wimbledon finals and holds an 8-4 edge over Sinner in their 12 meetings.
Taylor Fritz leaves Centre Court after losing to Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: EPA
Back to his best after an inconsistent start to the tournament, the world number two looks in the mood to extend his reign at the All England Club.
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