Wimbledon classic ends in bad blood as players argue on match point

Felix Auger-Aliassime, the third seed, defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-7 (4-7) 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 6-7 (2-7) 6-1 in a five-set fourth-round match at Wimbledon on July 5, 2026, lasting four hours and 26 minutes. The match ended in controversy as Auger-Aliassime appeared to take issue with Davidovich Fokina's rapid recovery from an ankle injury. The pair engaged in a heated argument and a fiery handshake exchange at match point, with two tense confrontations between the players after the conclusion of the epic encounter.