One of the tournament favorites continues to prove why he is one of the best players in the game. Carlos Alcaraz has had some slip-ups throughout his run at Wimbledon, but dominated against English star Cameron Norrie in the quarterfinals, inching closer to a third straight Wimbledon title.

The general consensus is it is all to do with rhythm and comfort. Flavio Cobolli said at Wimbledon was "normal" for players to keep tennis balls in their shorts, adding it felt more "comfortable". Teenager Mirra Andreeva said it was "easier to keep the focus between serves" - as having a ball more readily available means the second serve is sooner.

Amanda Anisimova took a break from professional tennis to prioritize her mental health and burnout after nearly year-long struggles.

Watch live coverage of the women's singles semi-finals at Wimbledon - Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova and Belinda Bencic vs Iga Swiatek.

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