Erratic Alcaraz keeps on rolling

WIMBLEDON: TEARY KEYS QUITS WITH NAGGING INJURY

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a worrying midmatch slump to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals yesterday, while injured American Madison Keys quit her last-16 clash in floods of tears after being one game from victory.

World No 3 Alcaraz defeated French 16th seed Ugo Humbert 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 to make the lasteight of a Grand Slam for the ninth time in just 14 appearances.

However, uncomfortable it was another afternoon for Alcaraz, who had needed five sets to see off Frances Tiafoe in the third round.

His erratic performance yesterday saw him drop serve five times and commit an uncharacteristic 33 unforced errors.