Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz battled past Frances Tiafoe in a five-set thriller, improving his fifth-set record at majors to an impressive 12-1. Alcaraz, who previously defeated Tiafoe at the US Open, showcased his resilience and determination to come back from the brink at Centre Court in a thrilling match that lasted three hours and 51 minutes. Both players displayed moments of brilliance, but it was Alcaraz who raised the tempo and power to secure the win. Despite facing tough moments, the Spaniard remained focused on fighting one ball at a time and ultimately emerged victorious. Alcaraz, chasing his third trophy of the season, will now advance to the fourth round at Wimbledon. His impressive performance against Tiafoe reaffirms his status as a top contender in the tournament.