For one game at least, it looked like Carlos Alcaraz could be in for another surprisingly tough encounter on Wimbledon’s Centre Court.

After being pushed to five sets in his opening match, two-time defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed a more routine 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over British qualifier Oliver Tarvet on Wednesday.

Britain's Oliver Tarvet, ranked 733rd, described his Wimbledon match against Carlos Alcaraz as the "most special day" despite his defeat. The US college student, who won hearts with his tenacious play,