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Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka Cruise Into Third Round

Carlos Alcaraz swept into the third round of Wimbledon on Friday, beating Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-4, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3. The Spanish top seed, who reached the last 16 last year, is attempting to become the third-youngest player in the Open Era to win the title after Boris Becker and Bjorn Borg. The 20-year-old, seen as the greatest threat to defending champion Novak Djokovic, won his opening match against French veteran Jeremy Chardy on Tuesday. But heavy rain has played havoc with the schedule at the All England Club -- Djokovic, in action later Friday against Stan Wawrinka, is a round ahead of his rival.

Wimbledon round-up: Carlos Alcaraz overcomes Alexandre Muller despite error-strewn performance

Carlos Alcaraz had to work hard on his second Centre Court appearance at Wimbledon to earn a straight-sets victory over Alexandre Muller in round two.

Alcaraz overcomes Muller despite error-strewn performance

LONDON : Top seed Carlos Alcaraz cantered into the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-4 7-6(2) 6-3 win over 84th-ranked Alexandre Muller on Friday, putting on an entertaining if error-strewn performance for an appreciative Centre Court crowd.

Medvedev revved up for deep run after F1 trip

LONDON : Russian Daniil Medvedev said he revved himself up for Wimbledon by watching the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix in Barcelona after a disappointing early exit at the French Open.

Alcaraz aims to make Wimbledon's Centre Court his own

LONDON : Carlos Alcaraz is only 20 and already he is the world's top men's tennis player. Now, with one Centre Court victory under his belt, he has his sights set on making Wimbledon's famous show court his own - and for many years to come.

Wimbledon grass courts 'grippy' despite slips, says director

LONDON: Wimbledon tournament director Jamie Baker said Friday (Jul 7) the grass courts were "good and grippy" despite several high-profile tumbles in the first week of the Grand Slam.

Fans get inked for lasting impressions of Wimbledon

LONDON : Giant tennis balls, towels and umbrellas are the usual kind of souvenirs many take away from Wimbledon - but this year, some will be going home from the Championships with a more permanent memento.

Wimbledon 2023: Seeds Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune progress to third round in straight sets

Third seed Daniil Medvedev made it safely through to the third round of Wimbledon on Friday after winning his disrupted match, while Holger Rune and Matteo Berrettini also progressed. Bad weather caused chaos and postponements in the opening few days at SW19 and Medvedev’s clash with Adrien Mannarino was then delayed because of darkness falling on Thursday night. Ad The world No.

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Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka Cruise Into Third Round

Wimbledon round-up: Carlos Alcaraz overcomes Alexandre Muller despite error-strewn performance

Alcaraz overcomes Muller despite error-strewn performance

Medvedev revved up for deep run after F1 trip

Alcaraz aims to make Wimbledon's Centre Court his own

Wimbledon grass courts 'grippy' despite slips, says director

Fans get inked for lasting impressions of Wimbledon

Wimbledon 2023: Seeds Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune progress to third round in straight sets