Jannik Sinner moves step closer to Wimbledon showdown with Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner got the better of Ben Shelton in three sets to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz remain on track for another grand slam showdown after they progressed into the quarter-finals of the men’s singles at Wimbledon on Sunday.

Reigning champion Alcaraz was the first to book his last-eight place after he opened up day seven on Centre Court, but had to work hard before he beat Ugo Humbert 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-5.

Sinner was second on Court One and aimed to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Jasmine Paolini after she clinched a quarter-final berth when American opponent Madison Keys retired deep into the third set.

The first Italian man to reach three #Wimbledon quarter-finals 🇮🇹

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And the world number one duly did as he safely negotiated Ben Shelton, also from across the pond, by a 6-2 6-4 7-6 (9) score.

It means Sinner and Alcaraz are still on a collision course for the last four in SW19, which would be their 10th meeting overall and fourth at a grand slam after 2022 clashes at Wimbledon and the US Open in addition to last month’s epic at Roland Garros.