Alcaraz News

After a five-set match in the first round, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, against 21-year-old Brit Oliver Tarvet at Wimbledon.He next faces the winner of the match between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jan-Lennard Struff, who play later today.

Carlitos, speaking after he booked his spot in the third round: “First of all I have to give a big congratulations to Oliver, it’s his second match on the tour, I just loved his game to be honest, the level he played in the first match on centre court which I know is very difficult.

“He had great tennis and I knew at the beginning that I had to be really focused and play my best tennis. I was really happy with my performance today.”

On the home crowd support for his British opponent Oliver Tarvet: “I’m really grateful for the support I am receiving here after every match, every day and every practice, it’s unbelievable to be honest.

“Playing against someone from here and playing at home is not easy but they were really respectful to me, to the match and to the umpire as well. I love playing in this court and I enjoy it so much.”

On it being the 20th consecutive tour win: “I found the right way I guess, I’m trying to enjoy after every match when I step on the court I’m just trying to enjoy, it doesn’t matter if I’m winning or losing.

“I think that was the key since the last two or three months, having a great consecutive winning streak. I’m just trying to keep it going and keep enjoying, playing in this tournament and this court, just trying to keep going forward is a gift so I’m making the most of my time here.”