Tennis

Taylor Fritz Vs Karen Khachanov, Wimbledon 2025: Fifth Seed Earns Maiden SW19 Semis Berth

Taylor Fritz recovered from a mid-match lull during which he was treated by a trainer for a foot problem and reached the Wimbledon men's singles semi-finals for the first time with a 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) victory over Karen Khachanov on Tuesday (July 8, 2025). Fritz finished with 16 aces and reached a top speed of 138 mph by the end. The No. 5-seeded Fritz, an American who was the runner-up at last year's U.S. Open, came in with a 1-4 record in major quarterfinals, 0-2 at Wimbledon. He'll now meet two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz for a berth in the final.

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Wimbledon 2025 Quarterfinal: Taylor Fritz Vs Karen Khachanov | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. and Karen Khachanov of Russia shake hands after the men's singles quarter final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025 Quarterfinal: Taylor Fritz Vs Karen Khachanov | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Karen Khachanov of Russia waves to the crowd after losing the men's singles quarter final match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025 Quarterfinal: Taylor Fritz Vs Karen Khachanov | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's singles quarter final match against Karen Khachanov of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025 Quarterfinal: Taylor Fritz Vs Karen Khachanov | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's singles quarter final match against Karen Khachanov of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025 Quarterfinal: Taylor Fritz Vs Karen Khachanov | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Morgan Riddle, the girlfriend of Taylor Fritz, watches the men's singles quarter final match between Taylor Fritz of the U.S. and Karen Khachanov of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025 Quarterfinal: Taylor Fritz Vs Karen Khachanov | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. fixes his racket during the men's singles quarter final match against Karen Khachanov of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025 Quarterfinal: Taylor Fritz Vs Karen Khachanov | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Karen Khachanov of Russia reacts during the men's singles quarter final match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025 Quarterfinal: Taylor Fritz Vs Karen Khachanov | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. reacts during the men's singles quarter final match against Karen Khachanov of Russia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025 Quarterfinal: Taylor Fritz Vs Karen Khachanov | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Karen Khachanov of Russia serves the ball during the men's singles quarter final match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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