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Carlos Alcaraz after beating Mark Lajal 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of Wimbledon on July 1, 2024. EPA
Carlos Alcaraz after beating Mark Lajal 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of Wimbledon on July 1, 2024. EPA
Wimbledon 2024: 'Heart-broken' Sabalenka drops out as Alcaraz passes first-round test
Women's world No 3 withdraws from London tournament hours before first-round match while men's reigning champion wins in straight sets
The National
July 01, 2024