Mate Pavić reaches fifth Wimbledon semifinal, sees chance against Germans

Croatian tennis player Mate Pavić and his Salvadoran partner Marcelo Arévalo are heading to their second consecutive Wimbledon men's doubles semifinal. The duo secured their spot by defeating the third-seeded British pair, Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, with a convincing score of 6-2, 7-6 (2) in the quarterfinals.

This victory marks another strong performance on grass for Pavić and Arévalo, extending their winning streak to eight matches. For Pavić, this is his fifth semifinal appearance at the All England Club, having previously won the title in 2021 with Ivan Dodig and reached finals in 2017 and 2022. Arévalo is still seeking his first Wimbledon final.

Their next challenge comes in the form of a German pair, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz, who advanced after beating a French duo. Pavić acknowledged the history between the pairs, noting several close matches, including finals in Monte Carlo and the ATP Finals in 2024, where the German team often emerged victorious.

Despite the past results, Pavić conveyed a sense of optimism and confidence stemming from their current form. "We are in a good situation now, we have confidence, we have won eight matches in a row on grass since Queen's," Pavić stated. "So, if there is a good opportunity, it is certainly now in the Wimbledon semifinals."

Pavić also touched upon the routines and superstitions that help him maintain focus during crucial Grand Slam moments, as the pressure mounts with each stage of the prestigious tournament.