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Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz gets past 733rd-ranked Tarvet in straight sets
But after saving three break points in his opening service game against 733rd-ranked Ollie Tarvet, things got a bit more comfortable for the defending champion, who saw out a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 second-round win over the unheralded collegiate player from Britain.
While he had to face another eight break points along the way saving all but two it was a considerably smoother win than his 4 hour, five-set victory over Fabio Fognini in the opening round.
Still, Alcaraz couldn't help but be impressed with the University of San Diego student playing in his first Grand Slam tournament.
I just love his game to be honest, Alcaraz said. I knew at the beginning that I had to be really focused and try to play my best tennis.
Alcaraz took his overall winning streak to 20 matches.
After a slew of seeded players went out in the first round, he joined women's No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in advancing in straight sets on Wednesday.
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He will next face either 25th-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime or Jan-Lennard Struff in the third round, as the Spaniard bids for a third straight Wimbledon title.
Alcaraz has already established himself as a massive fan favorite at the All England Club, but this was the first time he faced a British player at the grass-court Grand Slam meaning crowd support was pretty evenly split.
I know it's not personal, Alcaraz said.
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