While the Spaniard is the title favourite, his semi will be followed by a mouth-watering battle of the generations between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner.

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.

Italy's Fabio Fognini announced his retirement from tennis on Wednesday, calling time on a 21-year career that culminated with a memorable five-set thriller against defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz that left Centre Court on its feet.

LONDON — Former top-10 player Fabio Fognini announced his retirement from professional tennis on Wednesday at Wimbledon , where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-setter on Day 1 of the tournament last week.

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