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.