Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz said he was living his 'dream' upon beating Taylor Fritz to reach third successive Championships final

Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz in four sets to qualify for his third successive Wimbledon final. The Spaniard will either play World No. 1 Jannik Sinner or 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final. Alcaraz, the World No. 2, is aiming to win a third successive Wimbledon at the age of just 22. You can watch the Wimbledon singles finals live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

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Carlos Alcaraz admitted he was living his "dream" upon beating Taylor Fritz 6-4 5-7 6-3 7-6 (6) to make it to a third successive Wimbledon final.

The World No. 2 will either take on French Open final opponent Jannik Sinner in the final or 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Following the match in the searing London heat, Alcaraz spoke about what it meant to him to reach a third Wimbledon final on the spin.

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"It was a really difficult match as always when I have to play against Taylor," he said. "Even tougher with the conditions, it was really hot today.

"I'm just really happy with everything that I've done today. I dealt with the nerves - playing here in a semi-final is not easy.

"I'm really proud with the way I stayed calm and thought clearly. I'm pleased about my level today."

Alcaraz, who has won 24 matches in a row - and 20 at Wimbledon - added: "I'm not thinking about the winning streak or the results at all.

"This is my dream - stepping on these beautiful courts and playing tennis in the most beautiful tournaments in the world.

"That's all I try to think [about] at every tournament and why I try to bring the joy to the courts.

"Right now, I don't want to think about Sunday. I just want to enjoy this moment and that I've got to a third final in a row.

"I will have time to think about Sunday, I'm going to watch the other semi-final as well and let's see."

Defending champion Alcaraz enjoyed a perfect start, breaking his opponent in the very first game, before consolidating by holding to love.

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There were ominous signs for Fritz, as Alcaraz closed out a near-perfect set in 35 minutes with a pair of aces and a service winner. Indeed, the two-time Wimbledon winner did not drop a point behind his first serve throughout the entirety of the set.

But the second set saw Fritz settle into the match, as he followed a series of straightforward holds by claiming a break-point while leading 4-3.

Alcaraz ultimately overcame the scare to hold, but it was a moment of encouragement for the American.

Indeed, Fritz later capitalised on his improvement and Alcaraz’s sudden drop in intensity to break his opponent and take the second set 7-5.

But Alcaraz, who possesses the goldfish memory of many great athletes, came into the third set with intensity, consolidating a break with an authoritative service hold to take a 3-1 lead.

He then broke Fritz again, to go two-sets-to-one ahead and plant one foot firmly in the final.

Fritz matched Alcaraz toe-to-toe in the fourth set, as both players raced through a spate of service holds to make it to a tie-break.

But with the pressure on, the second seed stepped up to win the tie-break and take the match.

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