Taylor Fritz, the US Open runner-up, secured his place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the third time in four years after advancing past Australia’s Jordan Thompson, who retired during the match due to injury. Thompson’s struggles with his back and legs were evident, prompting him to call for a medical timeout midway through the second set, leading to his withdrawal while trailing 6-1, 3-0 after just 41 minutes of play.
Fritz expressed sympathy for Thompson’s situation, stating, “It’s obviously not the way that I want to go through… Respect to him for coming out. His body’s not right.” This victory afforded Fritz a much shorter match day compared to his previous encounters this tournament, which had included two five-set marathons and one four-set match.
The next challenge for the fifth seed will be against seventh seed Karen Khachanov of Russia, who advanced after defeating Kamil Majchrzak in straight sets, with the match finishing 6-4, 6-2, 6-3. Khachanov boasted an impressive performance, achieving significantly more winners than unforced errors (44 to 21). Both Fritz and Khachanov are yet to advance past the quarter-finals at Wimbledon, with Khachanov having reached the semi-finals in two previous Grand Slam events.
This match marked a notable moment for Khachanov as it was his first time reaching the fourth round in a Grand Slam since ending a six-match losing streak prior to Wimbledon. Both players are looking to make history at the All England Club, adding to the excitement as they prepare for their upcoming clash.
Overall, the tournament continues to unfold with both players eager to progress further, showcasing the competitive spirit of Wimbledon 2025.