Wimbledon 2022 - Carlos Alcaraz keeps dream alive with straight-sets win over Tallon Griekspoor

Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the third round of Wimbledon for the first time as he beat Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets 6-4 7-6(0) 6-3. Both players served well, with only one break in the first two sets, but Alcaraz powered clear in the second-set tie-break without dropping a point. Ad/> There were break backs in the third set that showed Griekspoor wasn’t quite done and raised the possibility of a comeback, but Alcaraz quietened those concerns with another break of his own before serving out the win.

WimbledonAlcaraz roars back to down Struff in five-set epic27/06/2022 AT 18:00 The Spaniard will face big-serving German Oscar Otte in the third round. «It's amazing to get into the third round for the first time here in Wimbledon,» said Alcaraz. Garcia ends Raducanu's Wimbledon hopes Raducanu hits back at 'joke' pressure claim «I’ve enjoyed playing here a lot.

In front of you ‒ great energy, great crowd so I’m really, really happy. »This is the key — to enjoy playing tennis. I love playing tennis.

I enjoy every single second I'm on court since the beginning of the year until now. I will do the same thing, enjoy playing tennis, and the results are coming with it. «Of course, obviously playing like that I play at a great level beating the best tennis players in the world, that’s a dream for me.» Alcaraz had been pushed to the brink in his opening win over Jan-Lennard Struff, which was his first grass match of the season following an elbow injury.

But the world No. 7 looked more comfortable from the start against Griekspoor and was able to show his quality from all over the court. He lost serve just once and hit 39 winners to just 20 unforced errors.