We have two blockbuster men’s quarterfinal matches in store at Wimbledon on Tuesday. World #2 and two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will take on the last Brit standing, Cameron Norrie. The crowd should be absolutely electric for this one. And we also have Taylor Fritz, the only American man to reach a Major final in 15 years, as he continues his strong form. How will he fare against Karen Khachanov? As always, our writers share their thoughts on both matches. Predicting these matchups are Ilemona Onekutu, Jordan Reynolds, Manuel Traquete, Shane Black, and Yesh Ginsburg. Who do you think will win?<\/p>\n
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\nTaylor Fritz had a kinder path after Jordan Thompson\u2019s injury retirement saved his legs, but Khachanov was equally as relentless, dismantling Majchrzak in straights. History leans Khachanov (2-0 H2H), but that was five years ago, and Fritz\u2019s improved game could flip the script if his serve fires. Expect brutal baseline rallies that could swing either way.
\nPrediction: Fritz in 5<\/em><\/p>\n
\nEach set could come down to a few points between two powerful hitters and servers. In pressure moments, I trust Fritz slightly more. He is usually calm regardless of the score, and that talent might help him land more big shots on the most important points.
\nPrediction: Fritz in 4<\/em><\/p>\n
\nFritz is the higher ranked and has in recent years surpassed Khachanov, but the latter is still a huge threat on his day and tends to raise his level in Slams. It should be a very close contest here, one that will go down to execution in the big points.
\nPrediction: Khachanov in 5<\/em><\/p>\n
\nAfter navigating arguably the toughest first week of the men\u2019s draw, Fritz was gifted a second-set retirement from Jordan Thompson in the Round of 16. If there was any questioning the toll his grass season was having on his body, that should ease the concerns. This will be a high-octane match highlighted by first-strike tennis. The American is in too good of form and will sense a tremendous opportunity to set up a semifinal clash with the two-time defending champion.
\nPrediction: Fritz in 4<\/em><\/p>\n
\nFritz reached his first Grand Slam final last year, and he is putting himself in position to replicate that. Of course, reaching the final likely means beating Alcaraz. But he does everything just a little bit better than Khachanov does, which should make him the heavy favorite in this matchup.
\nPrediction: Fritz in 3<\/em><\/p>\n