Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz beats Holger Rune to reach first Wimbledon semi, Daniil Medvedev through

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is through to his first Wimbledon semi-final after a straight sets victory over Holger Rune. The result keeps alive the possibility of a mouthwatering final at SW19 between 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic, and Alcaraz, his heir in waiting.

Ad «Honestly, it is amazing for me,» said Alcaraz. «It’s been a dream since I started playing tennis.» WimbledonWimbledon 2023: Day 10 Order of Play and schedule – When is Alcaraz v Rune?YESTERDAY AT 14:24 «Making good results at Wimbledon, such a beautiful tournament, for me it’s a dream to be able to play a semi-final here. »I am playing at a great level, I didn’t expect to play a great level on this surface.

For me, it is crazy." But it wasn't easy for the Spaniard against Rune despite winning in straight sets. The two 20-year-old titans could hardly be separated during the tightest of openers. Alcaraz failed to muster a single break point against the Dane, but had to save one himself to take the set to tie-break.

Jabeur beats defending champion Rybakina to reach Wimbledon semi-final, Sabalenka defeats Keys Exclusive: Sinner expects 'completely different' Djokovic test in Wimbledon semi-final After the pair exchanged mini breaks, an untimely double fault handed the advantage to Alcaraz who capitalised with four consecutive points to take the set in just over an hour. Hitting his stride, Alcaraz served confidently through the second set without facing a break point, and he only needed one himself to go 5-4 up before holding to take a two-set lead. And Alcaraz broke a drained Rune early in the third, roaring with delight as Rune dumped a backhand into the net.