Carlos Alcaraz has just surpassed Bjorn Borg to break new Open Era record with Wimbledon win over Oliver Tarvet

Carlos Alcaraz struggled throughout his opening match at Wimbledon but his second was far more straightforward.

The Spaniard took on the Brit Oliver Tarvet, the lowest-ranked player in the draw who won his Wimbledon debut match on Monday.

This was undoubtedly the biggest match of Tarvet’s life, and he showed no fear as he took on the five-time Grand Slam champion.

But Carlos Alcaraz produced a far more solid display than in his opening encounter to wrap up a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victory in Tuesday evening sunshine on Centre Court.

Carlos Alcaraz surpasses Bjorn Borg to break Open Era record after Wimbledon second round win

Alcaraz comfortably progressed through the first set against Tarvet at Wimbledon, but he was pushed hard by his unseeded opponent, who played with no fear against the world number two.

In total the 22-year-old broke Tarvet’s serve on six occasions and blasted 37 winners throughout the contest that lasted just over two hours.

Tarvet did break Alcaraz’s serve late in the third set, but he simply prolonged his stay on Wimbledon’s showpiece court as the Spaniard wrapped up proceedings.

Alcaraz and the world number 733 embraced at the net before the defending champion saluted the crowd who gave him a standing ovation.