Wimbledon, Day 3 Live updates: Rain delays Carlos Alcaraz and Sabalenka's R2 clashes
With rain pouring down in London, Day 3 at Wimbledon has kicked off with an expected delay. Covers are firmly on and umbrellas out, but that hasn't stopped the stars from taking their positions. While play is yet to begin on the outside courts, the atmosphere remains electric as fans await the action and players prepare behind the scenes. Stay tuned as we track all the updates, drizzle or not.
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It's doubles time for India at SW19! Rohan Bopanna, Yuki Bhambri, and the rest of India's doubles contingent begin their Wimbledon 2025 campaigns today. Expect sharp volleys, big serves, and plenty of tricolour pride on display.
Stay tuned as India's charge begins on the Wimbledon lawns!
It's been a chaotic opening to Wimbledon 2025. Thirteen of the 32 seeded men's singles players — yes, nearly half — crashed out in the first round. Big names like World No. 3 Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Lorenzo Musetti were among the early exits. The women's draw wasn't spared either, with Coco Gauff and Pegula also bowing out.
Day 3, then, is all about calm amid the storm — but with Centre Court packed and unpredictability in the air, don't be surprised if Wimbledon throws up a few more surprises.
Stay tuned as we bring you all the live updates from the All England Club!
It's Day 3 at Wimbledon 2025, and the stars are back on Centre Court — with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka headlining Wednesday's action.
Alcaraz, who came dangerously close to a first-round upset against veteran Fabio Fognini, returns for his second-round clash against 21-year-old British wildcard Oliver Tarvet. The young Brit will have the home crowd behind him, but stopping Alcaraz, who's chasing a third consecutive title at SW19, is a mammoth ask.
Before that, Sabalenka opens the show on Centre Court. The Belarusian powerhouse breezed through her first round and now faces Marie Bouzkova — a lower-ranked opponent but no pushover. With Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula already packing their bags, Sabalenka knows she can't afford to slip.
Also in the spotlight is British No. 1 Emma Raducanu, who will follow her good friend Alcaraz onto Centre Court. With the local crowd roaring her on, Raducanu will look to ride the energy and go deep into her home Slam.
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