Fritz On Fire, Alcaraz & Sabalenka Next — Who Will Steal the Spotlight At Wimbledon Day 5?

July 04, 2025: The drama continues at Wimbledon 2025 as Day 5 brings high stakes and standout performances. American fifth seed Taylor Fritz has come out firing on Centre Court, eager to avoid the five-set marathons that marked his first two rounds. Fritz leads Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (26) 6-4, 2-0*, after breaking the Spaniard in both sets and unleashing a 135mph (217kph) ace to consolidate his early lead.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning a point against to Italy’s Fabio Fognini during their men’s singles first round tennis match on the first day of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2025. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Meanwhile, the spotlight also turns to Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning French Open champion, and women’s World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, both headlining today’s matches at the All England Club.

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The tournament has already delivered plenty of surprises, with British hopeful Jack Draper (5) and American Tommy Paul (13) both crashing out on Day 4 in major upsets. With big names falling early, the pressure is building as contenders aim to seize their moment in SW19.

As the field narrows and the intensity climbs, fans can expect another action-packed day at Wimbledon. Stay tuned for live updates, expert analysis, and player reactions throughout Day 5.

Srishty Mishra