24 h. ago Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz ploughs on to fourth round after Jan

Alcaraz faces the 14th seed, Andrey Rublev, in the fourth round

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz shakes off Tarvet from his back without inhibitions or regrets | Jonathan Liew

Defending champion is essentially a magic-eye puzzle you can read any way you want but has the inconsistency all but one of his rivals would dream ofThere were negatives, of course. Shall we focus on the negatives? Shall we dwell on the frailties a little? The uncharacteristic errors, the double faults, an occasional scruffiness at the net, the frequent slumps in intensity? Shall we marvel at the fact that the lowest-ranked player in the tournament earned more break points (11) than one of the greatest players of his generation (10)? Shall we warn, in a tone of affected sternness, that the defending champion will have to raise his game on this evidence?Of course we shall, because this is Carlos Alcaraz, and because there is an entire cottage industry built around maintaining the idea that Alcaraz is in a state of crisis at all times, a state of crisis so acute that it is necessary to feign round-the-clock concern for him. We just want to see all that rich talent fulfilled. That’s al...

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3 d. ago Wimbledon 2025: Oliver Tarvet's fairytale run ends as Carlos Alcaraz reaches round three

The defending champion is through to the third round

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3 d. ago Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz vs Oliver Tarvet latest score and updates

The minnow from St Albans faces the world No2

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5 d. ago Wimbledon 2025: British duo Oliver Tarvet and Arthur Fery produce stunning upsets on day one

Qualifier Tarvet is competing at a tour-level event for the first time in his career

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5 d. ago Wimbledon 2025: British qualifier Oliver Tarvet extends dream run to set up potential Carlos Alcaraz showdown

World number 733 is competing at a tour-level event for the first time

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5 d. ago Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz and Fabio Fognini latest score and updates from Centre Court

Defending champion is looking for a third SW19 title on the trot

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5 d. ago Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz vs Fabio Fognini latest score and updates from Centre Court

Defending champion is looking for a third SW19 title on the trot

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5 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz eager to mark his era with third consecutive Wimbledon title

However, Sinner, Djokovic and Draper stand in his way as leading men take the stage with epic battles on the cardsIn the days after his victory at Queen’s Club a week ago, a win that had maintained perfectly the momentum he had built with his French Open triumph, Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed his well-deserved two days of rest to the fullest. He spent his time away from the court wisely, playing golf with Andy Murray, strolling through central London and seeking out good food and good vibes. Then, on Wednesday, he returned to work with his sights on a singular goal.A year that had started off for Alcaraz with such turbulent, challenging results now seemingly positions him at the height of his powers. After struggling initially with the elevated pressure and scrutiny during Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, along with the weight that comes with his immense achievements, Alcaraz will begin his title defence at Wimbledon against Fabio Fognini on Monday playing great tennis, enjoying himself and con...

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8 d. ago Wimbledon 2025: Jack Draper faces tough draw as Carlos Alcaraz takes on Fabio Fognini in Centre Court opener

British No1 could have to beat Alexander Bublik and Novak Djokovic just to reach semi-finals

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9 d. ago Wimbledon 2025: Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz give tennis two young superstars

Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz are ushering in a new era for tennis

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