The Wimbledon men's singles semi-finals take place at the All England Club on Friday. If ever a Grand Slam semi-final involving Spain's Carlos Alcaraz could be described as a warm-up act that could be a fair description of his clash with American Taylor Fritz in the opening match on Centre Court.

Alcaraz is establishing a Grand Slam pattern which spells danger for the rest of the field: get him early, or risk not getting him at all.

FABIO FOGNINI has announced his retirement from tennis aged 38. The Italian maverick decided to hang up his racquet following his epic first round exit to Carlos Alcaraz last week. Two-time

Fabio Fognini bowed out at Wimbledon after a grueling five-set loss against Carlos Alcarez, capping a career marked by fiery passion.