The fifth-seeded Fritz shakes off a foot injury for a 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) victory over 17th-seeded Karen Khachanov, faces two-time defending champion Alcaraz next.

Taylor Fritz credits his girlfriend for helping his tennis improve. He’ll face a stern test in the Wimbledon semifinals, though.

A motivational note Taylor Fritz wrote to himself after losing at Wimbledon four years ago was shared on social media by his girlfriend Morgan Riddle, whom credits for having such a big impact on him rising to No.