Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic brushes apart Stan Wawrinka whereas Carlos Alcaraz is given stern exercise | Tennis Information

Novak Djokovic brushed apart the problem of outdated foe Stan Wawrinka of their first Wimbledon assembly whereas world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz was given a stern take a look at of his title credentials.

The match didn’t start till 8.40pm, an hour later than Andy Murray and Stefanos Tsitsipas received beneath means on Thursday, however Djokovic completed a 6-3 6-1 7-6 (7-5) victory with 14 minutes to spare earlier than the dreaded curfew to e-book his place within the fourth spherical.

The Serbian is now undefeated on Centre Courtroom for a decade together with his final loss on the world’s most well-known tennis court docket coming towards Andy Murray on July seventh, 2013 – he has gained 42 in a row on it since then.

Carlos Alcaraz needed to work arduous on his second Centre Courtroom look at Wimbledon to earn a straight-sets victory over Alexandre Muller in spherical two.

Alcaraz was given a stern examination by France’s Muller throughout a contest that lasted two hours and 32 minutes, however finally progressed 6-4 7-6 (7-2) 6-3.

It made it seven consecutive wins on grass for the highest seed, who’s considered by many because the more than likely candidate to cease Djokovic in his pursuit of a record-equalling eighth title on the All England Membership.

“I really feel that I belong in that court docket. I really feel like I am able to play extra matches, to play extra nice matches on that court docket,” he mentioned.

“There’s lots of nice gamers taking part in right here on grass, that really feel actually, actually comfy on grass. I’ve to be actually, actually targeted till the ultimate.

“It is lots of matches forward. I am unable to loosen up. I’ve to play my greatest in each match. Let’s examine if I attain the ultimate or not.”

Spectacular wins for Rune, Berrettini & Medvedev

Holger Rune dazzled the packed crowds as he beat Spain’s Roberto Carlos Baena to storm into the third spherical.

The charismatic 20-year-old produced his full repertoire of silky shot-making to win 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 6-4.

Rune turned solely the fourth Dane to achieve the boys’s third spherical at Wimbledon and the primary for practically 20 years.

“He made it very tough and did not give me something free of charge, however I believe I managed to boost my stage and near the tip I received unbelievable help from the gang,” Rune, who twice needed to get well service breaks within the opening set, mentioned on court docket.

“I really like getting the followers concerned, it was unbelievable, actually cool and I hope we are able to convey all of it the best way.”

Rune’s recreation type and informal manner have made him a success with younger followers who chanted “Ruuuuune” at common intervals, and he responded with some beautiful winners and gained a large number of factors with cunningly disguised drop pictures.

Matteo Berrettini surprised Australian fifteenth seed Alex De Minaur with a 6-3 6-4 6-4 victory on Courtroom 18 because the Italian seems to rediscover his kind after accidents which have left him outdoors the world’s high 30.

“Final 12 months, what occurred final 12 months is one thing that I believe it did not heal but. It is a actually sharp ache, if I give it some thought,” he mentioned.

“I in all probability was in the very best form in my profession, particularly feeling nice on grass. I needed to benefit from the match. Such a particular match for me.

“Not having the ability to play was one thing that, even after I was higher bodily, was actually powerful mentally to beat.

“That is why I am right here this 12 months, as a result of I missed final 12 months. I used to be actually unhappy. Even taking part in like a number of factors would have been good this 12 months.

“That is why I am actually comfortable. I am actually glad. I do know it is the third spherical, but it surely seems like far more.”

Third seed Daniil Medvedev superior with a 6-3 6-3 7-6 (7-5) win over Frenchman Adrian Mannarino on Friday after their match was suspended as a consequence of dangerous gentle the day prior to this.

The Russian was indignant when play was suspended on Thursday night whereas he led by two units with the rating at 4-4 within the third.

Medvedev returned to Courtroom Two and duly accomplished victory to arrange a third-round assembly with Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics.

“It isn’t straightforward to play two totally different days. The final time I had it, I misplaced to (Hubert) Hurkacz right here two years in the past,” he mentioned.

“At 4-4, it is by no means straightforward. Immediately you are nervous, you do not need to lose this set as a result of the momentum of the match can change.

“So I am comfortable that I managed to shut it out on the tie-break. Glad that I managed to push it via and be right here tomorrow.”