Alcaraz's tennis is so often a highlight reel but on grass, he does his most devastating work in the negative spaces of points.

Interviewed by 'BBC Radio 5 Live', former ATP star Greg Rusedski confessed that he was very impressed with Carlitos' performance against Norrie: “No question about it, that’s statement tennis. I mean, everything was happening today, serve and volley, dropshot, movement.

Italy's Fabio Fognini has announced his retirement from tennis, calling time on a 21-year career that culminated with a memorable five-set thriller against defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz that left Centre Court on its feet.