Carlos Alcaraz Dominates Oliver Tarvet in Wimbledon Second Round

WIMBLEDON, England — Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning champion and world No. 2, emerged victorious over British player Oliver Tarvet in the second round of Wimbledon 2025. The match concluded with a score of 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday, July 2.

Alcaraz faced significant challenges in his first round, requiring five sets to defeat Fabio Fognini. However, he managed to maintain control throughout the match against Tarvet, who was making his professional debut.

Tarvet, currently ranked 733rd in the world, is a product of the NCAA system and is known for his impressive early performances. He surprised many by reaching the second round of Wimbledon after coming through the qualifying rounds.

The match took place in front of a lively crowd on Centre Court, where the atmosphere was electric given Tarvet’s local ties. The young Brit showed resilience but struggled to convert 11 break points against Alcaraz’s aggressive play.

Carlos Alcaraz, who has now won 20 consecutive matches this season, highlighted the experience of playing in front of a home crowd as both exciting and challenging. “It’s not easy playing a local player here,” he acknowledged. “The support can be strong, but I felt focused on my game.”

With this win, Alcaraz advances to the third round, where he will face either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Jan-Lennard Struff. The match showcased Alcaraz’s powerful serve and baseline skills, which have been key to his success on the grass courts of Wimbledon.