Spain’s run of Wimbledon quarterfinal appearances ended on 5 July. Alejandro Davidovich lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime after a gruelling five-set battle (6-7(4), 7-6(6), 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-1), ending a stretch of Spanish success at the All England Club. The absence of Carlos Alcaraz, who had previously carried Spanish hopes deep into the tournament, was keenly felt as Davidovich became the last Spaniard to exit the singles draw. Auger-Aliassime, the No. 3 seed, advanced from the fourth round; the tournament’s basic draw was scheduled to run from 29 June to 12 July.
Spain also lost its final singles contender. For the first time in five years, no Spanish players remained in any of the doubles competitions during the second week of Wimbledon. The last time this happened was in 2021. Since then, Rafael Nadal reached the semifinals in 2022 before withdrawing due to injury, while Carlos Alcaraz made three consecutive finals, winning the title in 2023 and 2024. Last season, Alcaraz finished as runner-up to Jannik Sinner.
Davidovich started strongly, taking the opening set in a tiebreak and coming close to securing the second. He held a 15-40 lead and later had an advantage at 6-5, but Auger-Aliassime levelled the match in another tense tiebreak. A medical emergency in the stands interrupted the third set for ten minutes. The Canadian regained momentum and took the set. Davidovich saved two match points at 5-3 in the fourth set and forced a decider, but his energy faded in the fifth, allowing Auger-Aliassime to close out the match.
The result leaves Spanish tennis without a male quarterfinalist in a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2024 US Open, where Paula Badosa was the last Spaniard standing, reaching the round before the quarterfinals. The previous time no Spanish players made the final eight at a major was at the 2023 Australian Open. Davidovich now plans to compete in Umag and Estoril, while Badosa is set to play in Iasi, Romania. The Spanish contingent will soon return to clay courts, with anticipation building for Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback.
Spain’s absence from the latter stages of major tournaments is unusual given the country’s strong tennis tradition. Spain has produced multiple Grand Slam champions and has been a consistent force on clay and grass courts. The lack of Spanish representation at Wimbledon highlights the challenges facing the new generation, particularly as established stars such as Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have dealt with injuries or early exits. Other Spanish athletes continue to make headlines internationally, including Joan Mir, whose recent move to Ducati Gresini was covered in a report on the reshaping of MotoGP teams. Spanish tennis now looks to upcoming tournaments and the return of its top players.
