Taylor Fritz was a clear underdog against Carlos Alcaraz in the first semifinal of the Wimbledon Championships, considering that he had never won a single set against the Spanish champion in previous clashes.

Play was stopped twice during the Wimbledon semifinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz because two fans felt unwell in the heat.

Taylor Fritz’s mom, Kathy, is the great-granddaughter of David May, who founded the May Department Stores—better known today as Macy’s. She was a professional tennis player, reaching a ranking of no. 10 and winning seven titles. She also competed in three Grand Slam quarterfinals—at the U.S. Open in 1978, and the French Open in 1977 and 1978.

Taylor Fritz is preparing for a Wimbledon semi-final but the American tennis star has previously taken aim at a broadcaster over his girlfriend, Morgan Riddle

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Taylor Fritz is through to the Wimbledon quarter-finals but the American has been at the centre of plenty of drama at the All England Club.

Taylor Fritz won hearts with his sweet gesture for an unwell fan during the Wimbledon semifinal vs Carlos Alcaraz on Friday