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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner Eye Wimbledon Third Round

World number one Jannik Sinner takes on Italian compatriot and former runner-up Matteo Berrettini for a place in the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and four-time major winner Naomi Osaka also target places in the last 32. Alcaraz faces a man who once defeated him in a Grand Slam qualifier while Osaka's rival is the daughter of an American billionaire. Let's look at three matches to watch on day three of the tournament:

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz Move On At Wimbledon As Naomi Osaka Slumps On Centre Court Return

Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence. Australian Open champion Sinner defeated Italian Davis Cup teammate Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) in a three-hour 42-minute duel. Berrettini, the 2021 runner-up, fired 65 winners, including 28 aces, past the top seed and carved out four breaks of serve to two.

Wimbledon day one: Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu take centre stage

Carlos Alcaraz will have a target on his back as Wimbledon gets under way while Emma Raducanu headlines British hopes on the opening Monday.

Novak Djokovic 'won't hold back' as he bids to win eighth Wimbledon crown

Novak Djokovic said his knee has responded so well to surgery that he considers himself a contender to win an eighth Wimbledon crown.

"Most Open Wimbledon In 20 Years": Alexander Zverez

Alexander Zverev placed himself amongst the serious contenders for the Wimbledon title on Saturday, insisting that this year's showpiece "is the most open in 20 years". The world number four has never got past the last 16 at the All England Club. However with Roger Federer retired, Rafael Nadal resting and both Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray carrying injuries, the 27-year-old predicts a power vacuum in south-west London. "I think this is the most open Wimbledon Championship that we maybe had in 20 years in terms of favourites, in terms of potential winners," said Zverev.

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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner Eye Wimbledon Third Round

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz Move On At Wimbledon As Naomi Osaka Slumps On Centre Court Return

Wimbledon day one: Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu take centre stage

Novak Djokovic 'won't hold back' as he bids to win eighth Wimbledon crown

"Most Open Wimbledon In 20 Years": Alexander Zverez

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