Carlos Alcaraz didn’t miss a beat on his Wimbledon journey, advancing to the third round with a convincing win over Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor. The young Spaniard from Murcia controlled the narrative with a 6-4, 7-6 (0), 6-3 victory, after a tougher previous encounter that stretched to five sets against Jan-Lennard Struff in a different mood of the grass. There, the apprentice had learned a few lessons; here, he demonstrated growing poise and confidence on Centre Court turf as he moved closer to the title chase.
From the opening game, Alcaraz dictated the tempo, shaping the match to his liking against an opponent who threatened to disrupt the rhythm. The Spaniard sharpened Griekspoor’s aggression, sending accurate serves and sharp groundstrokes that kept the Dutchman on the back foot. A tense stretch around 3-3 saw Griekspoor burn through three timeouts as he fought to stabilize the scoreboard, but Alcaraz didn’t relent. His consistent serving and groundstrokes kept the pressure high, ensuring parity remained short-lived and the lead rarely felt comfortable for the Dutchman. Alcaraz’s precision on return and pace off the baseline swayed momentum toward the Spaniard, who began to tighten the screws as the set progressed, finally seizing control by the end of the set.
‘Tie break, empty’
Alcaraz did not miss the next opportunity, converting a key break point at 30-40 in the opening game of the second set. The tie-break proved a microcosm of the match’s momentum: a straight ace-laden siege, where Griekspoor found it impossible to counter the Spaniard’s consistency. With a display of composure the like of which is expected from a rising star, Alcaraz surged to win the tie-break and take a one-set lead into the remainder of the match. The scoreboard told a simple story—Griekspoor fought to raise his attack level and rely on his serve, yet Alcaraz stayed ahead, sprinting to the net and keeping the pressure on every service point. The Dutchman could only watch as the rallying flags fell in Alcaraz’s favor, unable to mount a sustained challenge at the business end of the set, with the Spaniard’s 30-ace rhythm in the opening game underscoring his dominance. This extended battle left Griekspoor with little to show, and the match began to tilt decisively as the surface and Alcaraz’s hunger aligned. — cited from Wimbledon official results
One final push by Alcaraz sealed the performance. After losing a stretch of momentum when Griekspoor briefly climbed to a 2-0 and then a 3-0 lead, the Murcia native reasserted control. He closed the third set firmly, pushing through a couple of nervy moments to win in two hours and eight minutes. The finish line represented not just a scoreline but a statement: Alcaraz is sharpening his grass-court game and moving deeper into the tournament with each match.
Alcaraz will face a German opponent on Friday, with Oscar Grass advancing to the second round after England’s Christian Harrison withdrew due to injury. Grass, ranked in the 36th region of the world, impressed in their early action, setting up a potential clash that will test Alcaraz’s adaptability as the grass-court rhythm continues to demand precise footwork and sharp shot selection. — cited from Wimbledon official results
In the same section of the draw, Jaume Munar, a local favorite, saw his Wimbledon run end before a deeper run could begin. He faced Cameron Norrie, a top-10 rival in a tough sequence that read 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 in the British player’s favor after a fifth-set tussle. The result underscored the challenging path for Spaniards in London this year, where every match is a test of endurance, adaptability, and tactical clarity on grass. — cited from Wimbledon official results
Djokovic is okay
Novak Djokovic continued his impressive Wimbledon form with a straightforward victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, moving him within reach of a 23rd straight win against Australia at the All England Club. The former world number one faced a stiffer challenge early on, particularly against the rising Kokkinakis who pushed him for a set but could not match Djokovic’s level as the match progressed. Djokovic’s movement and precise shotmaking created a comfortable path to the third round, a clear indicator that his campaign remains firmly on track. After the match, Kokkinakis acknowledged the difficulty of facing a player who still operates at the highest level after so many seasons at the pinnacle. — cited from Wimbledon official results
Djokovic’s next opponent will be a fellow Serbian, Myomir Kecmanovic (world number 30), who defeated Chile’s Alexander Tabilo in a tight contested affair by a scoreline of 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-3. The pairing promises a clash of styles in this Grand Slam stop, with Kecmanovic’s resilience tested against Djokovic’s relentless consistency on grass. — cited from Wimbledon official results