By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) -Twice defending champion Carlos Alcaraz tamed the towering Taylor Fritz to reach his third straight Wimbledon final, rediscovering his A-game when it mattered most to battle past the American in a 6-4 5-7 6-3 7-6(6) victory on Friday.

Men’s singles semifinals are the highlight at Friday’s Wimbledon Tennis Championships, with Taylor Fritz vs. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic on the morning docket.

Tennis fans around the world are keeping Grigor Dimitrov in their thoughts this Friday. Earlier this week, Dimitrov was dealt the most heartbreaking blow of his career. Despite leading 6-3, 7-5 over world No.

Amanda Anisimova ousted the world's No. 1 female tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, on Thursday in the Wimbledon semi-finals — shocking the sports world as the American moves onto the finals. "Amazing Amanda!" sports announcers called, as the 12th-ranked player beat Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to nab her first-ever spot on center court.

Over 6,000 restrings, tiny variances in string tension and customized logos: How Wimbledon gets its stars' rackets ready for play.

The general consensus is it is all to do with rhythm and comfort. Flavio Cobolli said at Wimbledon was "normal" for players to keep tennis balls in their shorts, adding it felt more "comfortable". Teenager Mirra Andreeva said it was "easier to keep the focus between serves" - as having a ball more readily available means the second serve is sooner.

The grounds at Wimbledon have become a fashion festival with players spotted wearing Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Audemars Piguet, and brands using the event as a promotional platform.

Earlier this month during the opening stages of Wimbledon, tennis star Emma Raducanu shut down rumors that she was dating Carlos Alcaraz. "I've known him for years. Wimbledon 2021 was the first time I started getting to know him,