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The third Grand Slam tournament of the season, Wimbledon (London, England \/ July 1~14, grass court), kicked off the opening match of the men\u2019s singles on Centre Court, where third seed Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) defeated qualifier Marc Layal (Estonia) 7-6(3) 7-5 6-2 in the first round of the men\u2019s singles, which was the opening match on Centre Court.<\/p>\n
In a two-hour, 22-minute battle, the 21-year-old Alcaraz withstood a free-hitting, aggressive performance from Lajal to record a 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-2 victory at the grass-court major and advanced to the second round.<\/p>\n
\nPicking up where he left off\u2026@carlosalcaraz<\/a> advances to the second round, beating Mark Lajal 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-2#Wimbledon<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TeyEXfAopw<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u201cStepping onto this court at Wimbledon is the most beautiful court that I have played on. I am still nervous when I play here,\u201d Alcaraz said.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe most beautiful court that I\u2019ve played on\u201d@carlosalcaraz<\/a> on his love for Centre Court and why it still makes him nervous \ud83d\udc9a#Wimbledon<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KUP0AxD1Og<\/a><\/p>\n