Taylor Fritz, a Rancho Palo Verdes resident, says his girlfriend Morgan Riddle helped improve his focus. Now his first Grand Slam title is within reach.

The fifth-seeded Fritz shakes off a foot injury for a 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) victory over 17th-seeded Karen Khachanov, faces two-time defending champion Alcaraz next.

It's a tall order to say the least, but Fritz has a chance to be the first American man to make the Wimbledon final since 2009.