Wimbledon is reaching its climax, and Friday’s semi-final between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz promises to be a hugely entertaining encounter. Ladbrokes previews this match-up between the two-time defending champion and the big-serving American, with the latest odds and predictions as both aim to book their place in Sunday’s final.
Fritz has shown impressive form this fortnight, combining his strong serve with confident baseline hitting, but Alcaraz’s all-court game and creativity make him a daunting opponent on grass. With the trophy now within sight, both players will be desperate to seize this opportunity and reach the final on Centre Court.
Wimbledon 2025 semi-finals: Carlos Alcaraz vs Taylor Fritz odds, preview & prediction
Carlos Alcaraz continues his bid for a third straight Wimbledon title as he takes on Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals on Friday. The defending champion, who's the betting favourite to win the Men's Singles, has been tested at times this fortnight, needing five sets to get past Fabio Fognini in the opening round and dropping a set to Andrey Rublev. He was back to his best in beating Cameron Norrie in four sets in the quarter-finals. Alcaraz hasn’t always been at his best but has shown his usual flair and fighting spirit to keep his title defence alive.
Fritz, meanwhile, is enjoying the best run of his career at SW19, reaching his first Wimbledon semi-final. The American has grown into the tournament after an early five-set scare and looked assured in his quarter-final win over Karen Khachanov. His powerful serve and flat hitting have been big weapons on the grass, and he’ll need both firing if he is to challenge the Spaniard.
While Alcaraz has shown signs of vulnerability at times, his variety, movement, and ability to produce winners from anywhere make him a huge threat. He will look to take control of the rallies early and keep Fritz pinned behind the baseline to neutralise the American’s attacking game.
Fritz will have to serve at his absolute best to keep Alcaraz under pressure and take time away from the defending champion. This is their first meeting on grass, and while Fritz will back himself to cause problems, he’ll need a near-perfect performance to deny Alcaraz another shot at the Wimbledon title.
Alcaraz vs Fritz head-to-head
H2H - Alcaraz 2-0 Fritz
Alcaraz leads their head-to-head 2-0, with both matches played on hard courts in the USA. Despite the home advantage, Fritz was unable to take a set off the Spaniard, who will be the firm crowd favourite on Centre Court once again after playing second fiddle to Cam Norrie.
Alcaraz vs Fritz prediction
Fritz has the weapons to make this competitive, especially if his serve is firing and he can stay aggressive from the baseline. However, Alcaraz tends to rise to the occasion as Wimbledon reaches its closing stages. His variety, movement, and ability to produce big shots under pressure should see him through.
The Wimbledon Ladies' Singles final will take place on July 12, with the tournament concluding with the Men's Singles final on July 13.
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