Alcaraz Shines: Smooth Sailing After Early Struggle

Carlos Alcaraz initially appeared to be in for a challenging match against Ollie Tarvet at Wimbledon's Centre Court. However, after saving three break points in his first service game, the defending champion settled into a groove, ultimately securing a straightforward 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 second-round victory over the British collegiate player.

Having faced another eight break points throughout the match—saving all but two—Alcaraz experienced a far smoother ride than his grueling five-set opener against Fabio Fognini. Despite the inherent challenges, Alcaraz was impressed with Tarvet's performance in his Grand Slam debut.

With a 20-match winning streak, Alcaraz progressed to the third round, joining the likes of Aryna Sabalenka in achieving a flawless straight-sets win. As Alcaraz seeks a third consecutive Wimbledon title, he prepares to face either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Jan-Lennard Struff next, amidst evenly split crowd support at the All England Club.

(With inputs from agencies.)