Carlos Alcaraz showcased his championship pedigree at Wimbledon on Wednesday, ending Oliver Tarvet's spirited run with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory. The world No. 3 needed two hours and 17 minutes to overcome the 733rd-ranked British amateur, whose fearless play electrified the home crowd.
Tarvet, competing in just his second ATP Tour-level match, displayed flashes of brilliance that belied his ranking. Alcaraz later praised his opponent: "I loved his game. I knew I had to play my best tennis – big credit to him."
The match highlighted tennis' unique capacity for David vs. Goliath moments, with Tarvet winning several crowd-pleasing rallies. Alcaraz's clinical performance sets up a third-round clash as he continues his title defense.
