Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz Eye Wimbledon Semi-Finals, Lulu Sun Targets History

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday, confirming their status as the pathfinders of tennis's next generation. Lulu Sun, the unheralded qualifier from a remote town in New Zealand, aims to become only the second woman from her country to reach a Grand Slam semi-final. Here's a look at Tuesday's four Wimbledon quarter-finals:

Sinner, Medvedev renew rollercoaster rivalry

World number one Jannik Sinner and fifth-ranked Daniil Medvedev have clashed 11 times and their head-to-head reflects the rise of the beanpole Italian.

Medvedev won all of the pair's first six meetings while Sinner has swept the past five.

All have come on hard courts, including the Italian's fightback from two sets down to defeat Medvedev in January's Australian Open final, his first Grand Slam title.

Both men were losing semi-finalists at the All England Club in 2023.

"When Jannik came on tour, he hit strong from every position of the court, but he was missing a lot and losing matches," said Russia's Medvedev.

"Then he stopped missing less and now it's very tough to beat him. That's why he's number one in the world."

Sinner's vanquished last-16 opponent Ben Shelton was left in awe of the Italian's hitting power.

"The ball was moving so fast, I wasn't even seeing it," said the American.

Alcaraz dreams of sporting double

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces Tommy Paul, the American 12th seed, hoping to reach a sixth Grand Slam semi-final.

The 21-year-old will be desperate to have his Wimbledon business done and dusted in time to settle in front of a television to see Spain take on France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals in Germany.

Alcaraz is good friends with Spain captain Alvaro Morata.

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