Carlos Alcaraz battles past Nicolas Jarry into Wimbledon fourth round, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas also win

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Nicolas Jarry in four sets, 6-3 6-7(6-8) 6-3 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon. It was anything but a straightforward start for the world No. 1, with Jarry going toe-to-toe with the Spaniard with his impressive serve.

Ad Alcaraz finally broke the Chilean in the eighth game after he sliced a return into the net, leaving Alcaraz a chance to serve for the set. Wimbledon'Thank God’ – Tsitsipas relieved to be out of mixed doubles with Badosa injured8 HOURS AGO The world No. 28 was certainly showing impressive variety in his returns to make Alcaraz race across the baseline.

The Spaniard however eventually prevailed on his third set point after Jarry sent a forehand wide, drawing first blood in the contest after 45 minutes. Jarry's response was emphatic, breaking Alcaraz for the first time with a superb return after holding his service game. The second set was getting away from the 20-year-old, but he managed to stave off a double break from Jarry and claimed a crucial hold to reduce the arrears at 3-1.

'Thank God' — Tsitsipas relieved to be out of mixed doubles with Badosa injured 'It was hell' — Kvitova plagued by insects in Sasnovich victory Murray admits he 'didn't take' opportunity, not sure if he will be back at Wimbledon But Jarry's serve was continuing to cause Alcaraz problems and he fought off two break points, wrapping things up with an overhead smash to leave the Spaniard with some questions to answer. Alcaraz showed impressive resolve to draw level in the set after another service hold and broke Jarry with a fantastic backhand from behind the baseline. A hold to love followed, and Jarry was suddenly losing his way after a brilliant start.