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Alcaraz ends qualifier Tarvet's dream Wimbledon run

Carlos Alcaraz was pushed all the way in his Wimbledon opener but had no such issues in his second round match on Wednesday, when he brushed aside British qualifier Oliver Tarvet 6-1, 6-4, 6-4.

The Spaniard survived in five sets on Monday against Fabio Fognini but was comfortable throughout his first Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting with World No. 733 Tarvet. Alcaraz struck 37 winners and broke the Britian’s serve six times to extend his career-best winning streak to 20 matches.

“I have to give praise to Oliver, his second match on the Tour. I just love his game to be honest,” Alcaraz said. “The level he played in the first match on Centre Court, which I know is really difficult, he showed great tennis. I knew at the beginning I had to be really focused, had to play my best tennis. Today I played just great tennis and I am really happy with my game today.”

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The two-time defending champion, who has won his past 16 matches at Wimbledon, became the fastest player in the Open Era to claim 30 wins on grass following his first-round triumph against Fognini. After securing his 31st grass-court win on the sunbaked Centre Court Wednesday, Alcaraz is well-positioned heading into his third-round match against either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Jan-Lennard Struff.

“I found the right way to try and enjoy after every match,” Alcaraz added. “When I step on the court I am just trying to enjoy. It doesn’t matter if I am winning or losing. That is the key for the past two or three months, having a great consecutive winning steak and I am just enjoying.”

The second seed is aiming to join Bjorn Borg and become just the second man in history to win the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double in consecutive years. He is also trying to become the fifth man to lift three consecutive Wimbledon crowns.

Tarvet, who plays college tennis for the University of San Diego, came through qualifying to make his major debut. The 21-year-old defeated Leandro Riedi in straight sets in the first round and showed moments of brilliance against Alcaraz, firing a number of stunning passing winners in the second set. However, he was unable to cope with Alcaraz's power and finesse, with the World No. 2 ending Tarvet's journey after two hours and 17 minutes.

Alcaraz is chasing his sixth title of the season, highlighted by his fifth major at Roland Garros and ATP Masters 1000 titles in Monte-Carlo and Rome. Earlier this month, he triumphed at The Queen’s Club for the second time.