Unlike his top rival Jannik Sinner – who conceded just 17 games to his opponents in the first three rounds of Wimbledon and did not lose a single set – Carlos Alcaraz has not had a perfect run so far and has had to struggle more than expected to enter the second week.

World number one Jannik Sinner began his quest for a first Wimbledon title with a comprehensive straight-sets win over his compatriot Luca Nardi. In his first Grand Slam match since he was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in an epic French Open final, Sinner dismantled his fellow Italian, winning 6-4 6-3 6-0 in under two hours.