Day 5 Recap

Quick Served: Day 5 — Dreams Are Built & Destroyed

Happy Fourth of July to our American readers and happy Friday to everyone else!

Andy’s back breaking down the day’s action from SW19, spotlighting the players to watch for the rest of the tournament, recapping the match of the day between Sabalenka and Raducanu, and offering some candid advice for the British No. 1.

Plus: Producer Mike gives his full Wimbledon review after experiencing the atmosphere of the All England Club for the first time.

Don’t miss today’s episode and trust us, you’ll want to stick around for the ending.

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Well, they’re the favorites for a reason.

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are showing why they’re the ones to beat at Wimbledon as they each look to claim another major title.

With her win over Emma Raducanu, Sabalenka became the first woman to reach the Round of 16 in her first three Slam appearances as World No. 1 since Ashleigh Barty.

In a gritty, hard-fought battle, she managed to win in straight sets and will next face No. 24 seed Elise Mertens.

Listen to Andy’s full match breakdown, including what’s clicking for the top-ranked power-hitter.

While Sabalenka chases her first Wimbledon title, Alcaraz is hunting down his third straight at the All England Club. After dropping the second set to Jan-Lennard Struff, the Spaniard locked in and closed it out in four, extending his career-best win streak to 21 matches.

That puts him in elite company. Alcaraz is now one of just four players under the age of 23 to win at least 21 consecutive ATP tour-level matches in the Open Era, joining Jim Courier, Rafa Nadal, and Juan Martín del Potro.

Andy shares his take on the “Chuckster’s” early-round tests and explains why he isn’t stressed by them.

Speaking of tests: Alcaraz will play Andrey Rublev on Sunday.

A happy Fourth of July to three Americans who gave U.S. fans something to celebrate. Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Amanda Anisimova all advanced on Independence Day.

Fritz, the No. 5 seed, took care of business in four sets against the No. 26 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, his shortest match of the week after back-to-back five-setters. He’ll face Jordan Thompson in the Round of 16.

Shelton, seeded No. 10, needed just 70 seconds to wrap up his second-round win over Rinky Hijikata after their match was paused Thursday due to darkness. He’s aiming for back-to-back Round of 16 appearances at Wimbledon, and he’ll face Marton Fucsovics on Saturday—who also had to finish a match on Friday against Gael Monfils.

Andy explains how players handle these continuation situations and shares his own personal, and unique, experience.

Anisimova, the No. 13 seed, battled past Dalma Galfi in three sets to reach the fourth round. The 23-year-old has now made the Round of 16 at the last two majors. She’ll face No. 30 Linda Noskova next.

But it wasn’t all fireworks. Madison Keys, the No. 6 seed, was upset in straight sets by Laura Siegemund.

Looking ahead to Saturday: Shelton, No. 29 seed Brandon Nakashima, No. 10 seed Emma Navarro, Hailey Baptiste, and Danielle Collins will try to add even more red, white, and blue to the fourth round.

Are You Keeping Up With Quick Served ?

1 — Solana Sierra is the first lucky loser to reach the fourth round in women’s singles at Wimbledon in the Open Era.

2 — Nicolas Jarry is just the second South American in the Open Era to reach the men's singles R16 at Wimbledon via qualifying after compatriot Ricardo Acuna (1985).

6 — Laura Siegemund is the sixth player in the Open Era to reach the round of 16 in women’s singles at SW19 after having turned 37 after Billie Jean King, Virginia Wade, Martina Navratilova, Venus and Serena Williams.

Matches To Watch: Saturday, July 5

No. 17 Barbora Krejcikova vs. No. 10 Emma Navarro: The defending champion has already played two three-set matches ahead of her meeting with the highest ranked American left in the draw. Navarro made it to the quarterfinals at SW19 last year, and won six of her last eight matches at Wimbledon.

No. 8 Iga Swiatek vs. Danielle Collins: The 5-time major champ is gaining momentum on grass and holds a 7-2 advantage in the head-to-head against Collins. Though, the American won their most recent match in Rome this year and looks to reach the round of 16 at the All England Club in consecutive years.

No. 6. Novak Djokovic vs. Miomir Kecmanovic: Two Serbians meet in the third round as Djokovic looks to claim his 100th match win at Wimbledon as the ultimate prize of his 25th major title remains in sight.

August Holmgren vs. No. 11 Alex de Minaur: Making his Wimbledon debut, Holmgren has survived through qualifying and through his last two matches. De Minaur has reached the quarterfinals in four of his last five major appearances including Wimbledon last year.

Saturday’s Full Order Of Play