Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz survives 5-set whirlwind, Emma Raducanu secures simple win on centre court docket debut

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4, whereas Emma Raducanu handed a defeat to Alison Van Uytvanck 6-4, 6-4 on her centre court docket debut.

Emma Raducanu celebrates her first spherical win at Wimbledon. (Courtesy: AP)

HIGHLIGHTSRain delayed matches on Day 1 of the ChampionshipsCarlos Alcaraz beat Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4Emma Raducanu secured a 6-4, 6-4 win in opposition to Alison Van Uytvanck

Carlos Alcaraz survived a five-set whirlwind, whereas Emma Raducanu secured a straightforward straight units win of their respective singles first spherical matches at Wimbledon on Monday.

The Spaniard Alcaraz reaffirmed why he’s thought of to be the subsequent massive identify within the sport as he defeated Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4.

Teenage kicks @carlosalcaraz, the youngest man within the draw, secures a superb victory in opposition to Jan-Lennard Struff#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Z66hBU8qVq

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Alcaraz has loved an unimaginable outing on clay and hardcourts this season, successful titles in Rio, Miami, Barcelona and Madrid. The 19-year-old, who continues to be adjusting on grasscourt floor, overcame Struff to satisfy both Italian Fabio Fognini or Dutch Tallon Griekspoor within the second spherical.

Meanwhile, Raducanu, who made her debut on centre court docket, handed a 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Alison Van Uytvanck. The 2019 US Open champion lived as much as the expectations at her dwelling Slam. She will meet Caroline Garcia of France within the second spherical.