Alcaraz Flawless but Far from Brilliant at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion and world number three, cruised into the third round of the most prestigious tennis tournament by defeating local debutant Oliver Tarvet 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 in just over two hours. While Alcaraz dominated, he was far from brilliant. He took the first set easily but faced pressure in several games, saving a total of eight break points. Tarvet, playing his first Grand Slam, lacked the arsenal to seriously challenge the world number three but showed more fight in the second and third sets. Alcaraz quickly lost his break advantage in the second set but broke back in the ninth game to seal the set. In the third set, Tarvet immediately broke back but couldn’t handle the pressure, and Alcaraz broke again to close out the match without major stress. The match lasted two hours and 17 minutes. Although not perfect, Alcaraz’s experience and composure were enough to advance. Next up, he faces a tougher challenge against the winner of Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Jan-Lennard Struff. This match proves Alcaraz isn’t invincible yet but is steady enough to move forward without big problems. If you’re a tennis fan following Wimbledon, here’s your chance to jump into the debate — can Alcaraz raise his game and prove why he’s the champ, or will the next opponents give him a real scare? Drop your thoughts, maybe you’ll predict his next move!

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