Wed Jul 02 20:48:27 UTC 2025: ## Wimbledon Day 3: Alcaraz and Sabalenka Advance as Cooler Temperatures Bring Mixed Fortunes

**LONDON** – After two days of sweltering heat and shocking upsets, Wimbledon saw a return to relative normalcy on Day 3 as top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka eased into the third round.

Men’s second seed Alcaraz, bidding for a second consecutive French Open-Wimbledon double, overcame a nervous start against British qualifier Oliver Tarvet, ultimately securing a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory. Despite not being at his best, the Spaniard proved too strong for the college student ranked 733rd in the world.

Women’s world number one Sabalenka also advanced, battling to a 7-6(4), 6-4 win against Czech Marie Bouzkova. “Honestly, it is sad to see so many upsets in the tournament in both draws,” Sabalenka commented, focusing on her own performance.

While the cooler temperatures provided some relief, upsets continued to ripple through the tournament. American Frances Tiafoe, the 12th seed, fell to Britain’s Cameron Norrie in four sets. British player Sonay Kartal advanced, while compatriot Katie Boulter suffered a defeat, undone by 14 double faults.

In other notable results, Australian Open champion Madison Keys progressed to the third round, as did former Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. Meanwhile, British hopeful Emma Raducanu delivered a sparkling performance, defeating defending champion Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets, much to the delight of the Centre Court crowd. Raducanu will face Sabalenka in the next round.

The day also saw rising star Joao Fonseca, an 18-year-old Brazilian touted as a future contender, advance with a strong performance.

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