Alcaraz keeps pressure on Djokovic with easy win to start mega Wimbledon day

Carlos Alcaraz continued his unblemished start at Wimbledon on Friday with a straight-sets win over Alexandre Muller on Centre Court. The world No 1 is seen as Novak Djokovic’s main challenger for the title, and his latest commanding display keeps the pressure on the 23-time Grand Slam champion. Alcaraz threatened to take the bull by the horns in the very first game as he earned break point against Muller, and although the Frenchman recovered to hold serve, it was a sign that things weren’t going to be easy. An amazing exchange of volleys at the net was won by Alcaraz early in the match, providing a boost for a player already brimming with confidence, and he had the Centre Court crowd oohing and aahing with a series of perfectly-judged lobs and deft drop-shots. Muller wasn’t there merely to make up the numbers, however, as he had three break points in the fourth game of the match. But Alcaraz found an extra gear to recover and find a crucial break, taking the first set 6-3. Carlos Alcaraz is yet to drop a set at Wimbledon in 2023 (Image: GETTY) The reigning US Open champion found his range in the second set, with the drop shot proving particularly effective, but Muller kept it competitive and rarely got runover on Alcaraz’s serve. Eventually it went all the way to a tiebreak, where Alcaraz demonstrated a quality possessed by all the great champions – the ability to dig deep in the big moments – as he dominated to take it 7-2 and seal the second set. Alexandre Muller lost in straight sets to Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court (Image: Getty) We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/sport/football . Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account – providing real news in real time. We’re also on Facebook @dailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk .