Fritz and Mpetshi Perricard’s match, by contrast, was at the mercy of the most sacred and strange tradition of them all: the 11 p.m. curfew imposed on a sporting event beamed across the globe. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam with an early bedtime, and the lights go out on time, every time, with no exceptions — almost.

Tiebreaker scoring is measured in points (e.g., 1, 2, 3, etc.). In the event two players or teams are tied 6-6 in a set, the tiebreaker set goes to the side who reaches seven points first with a winning margin of at least two points.

Former professional tennis player and ESPN analyst James Blake breaks down all the action at Wimbledon as the Grand Slam event heads into its final week.

U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz has moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals when Jordan Thompson quit with an injury in the second set of their fourth-round match.

American fifth seed Taylor Fritz had little trouble in reaching his third Wimbledon quarter-final after his Australian opponent Jordan Thompson retired with a thigh injury at 6-1 3-0 down in their fourth-round meeting on Sunday.

American Taylor Fritz progressed to the Wimbledon quarterfinals Sunday after Jordan Thompson retired due to injury with the No. 5 seed leading 6-1, 3-0.

LONDON (Reuters) -World number one Aryna Sabalenka continues her quest for a first Wimbledon title when she takes on Elise Mertens, while two-times defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces Andrey Rublev when the fourth round begins on Sunday.

Alcaraz, Sabalenka Advance to Round of 16

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will also take on Andrey Rublev in the gentlemen’s’ singles on center court. Taylor Fritz, the highest-ranked American in the gentlemen’s singles will face Australia’s Jordan Thompson.

Wimbledon started like it does every year, with 64 seeds across the men’s and women’s singles draw. As the third round begins, just 27 remain — 14 women and 13 men. It’s the fewest at a Grand Slam since the 32-seed format was first adopted in 2001.

Highlights of the seventh day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Saturday (times GMT): 1255 FRITZ THROUGH AS THOMPSON RETIRES American fifth seed Taylor Fritz progressed to the quarter-finals after Jordan Thompson retired due to injury with Fritz leading 6-1 3-0.

Digitally-cleared wrap from day six at Wimbledon