Spanish player Alcaraz qualifies for Wimbledon Round of 16

July 05, 2025 / 9:25 AM

Sharjah24: Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz has qualified for the Round of 16 of Wimbledon, the third of the four Grand Slam tournaments in tennis, after another challenging victory over German player Jan-Lennard Struff.

Match highlights

The second-ranked Alcaraz secured his place in the Round of 16 with a hard-fought win against Struff, with scores of 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, and 6-4 in the third round. Meanwhile, American player Madison Keys, ranked sixth, joined the list of early exits.

Performance analysis

Alcaraz committed 28 unforced errors during a performance that was not up to his usual standard on the main court. However, he showed enough technical brilliance to defeat the world number 125 and secure his spot in the Round of 16.

Previous matches

Alcaraz had previously faced significant challenges, overcoming Italian Fabio Fognini (ranked 38) in five sets during the opening round. His performance was also below par in the second round against British amateur Oliver Tarvit.