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Alcaraz breeze past qualifier to reach Wimbledon third round
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The Spaniard will face Frances Tiafoe in the next round

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a challenging start against unseeded Australian Aleksandar Vukic to secure a 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-2 victory and advance to the third round on Wednesday. This victory extended Alcaraz’s winning streak at Wimbledon to nine matches.

Alcaraz, seeded third, initially struggled against Vukic, who is ranked 69th in the world. After breaking for a 4-2 lead, Alcaraz was broken back three games later and found himself trailing 5-6 in the first set. He managed to recover and force a tiebreak, where he built a 5-1 lead before Vukic closed the gap to 5-4.

Alcaraz raised his game again to clinch the set, much to the relief of his Spanish supporters on Court One.

In the following sets, Alcaraz displayed his formidable blend of power and finesse, amassing 40 winners and dominating the match to ultimately overpower Vukic. The Spaniard’s performance improved significantly as the match progressed, showcasing why he is the defending champion.

Alcaraz now faces a potentially tough test in the next round against American 29th seed Frances Tiafoe, who defeated Borna Coric 7-6(5), 6-1, 6-3.