Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and the end of London's tropical heatwave ensured that a sense of normality returned to the lawns of Wimbledon on Wednesday after two sweat-soaked days of shocks, although Jasmine Paolini's exit meant the surprises did not end.

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the third round at Wimbledon 2025 with a straight-sets win over Britain’s Oliver Tarvet, beating him 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 in just over two hours on Wednesday. After a tough five-setter against Fabio Fognini in the first round,

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