Jannik Sinner Defeats Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz Also Reaches Wimbledon Quarters

Jannik Sinner Defeats Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz Also Reaches Wimbledon Quarters
Ben Shelton of United States plays a backhand against Jannik Sinner of Italy in his Gentleman's Singles fourth round match during day seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 in London on July 7, 2024. Francois Nel/Getty Images
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain are one win away from another Grand Slam semifinal showdown after both advanced to the quarterfinals Sunday, July 7, at Wimbledon.

Sinner saved four set points in the third set in a 6–2, 6–4, 7–6 (9) victory over No. 14 seed Ben Shelton on No. 1 Court. Alcaraz, the No. 3 seed, denied an upset bid by No. 16 seed Ugo Humbert of France with a 6–3, 6–4, 1–6, 7–5 win on Centre Court.