Wimbledon 2025 Day Three: Alcaraz Stars on Centre Court, Raducanu Battles Former Champion – Live Scores & Updates
Wimbledon 2024: Day Three Recap
(Image: Crowds gather at Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court under sunny skies.)
Day Three at Wimbledon delivered thrilling matches, surprise exits, and standout performances. While rain briefly interrupted play, the action resumed swiftly, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s a concise recap of the highlights:
Centre Court Showstoppers
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his campaign with a dominant straight-sets win over Aleksandar Vukic (6-3, 6-3, 6-4). The Spaniard’s blistering forehands and deft drop shots left the crowd in awe. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff sailed past qualifier Anca Todoni 6-2, 6-4, showcasing her trademark speed and precision.
(Image: Alcaraz unleashes a powerful forehand during his first-round victory.)
Upsets of the Day
The biggest shock came as Jessica Pegula (No. 5 seed) fell to seasoned grass-court specialist Donna Vekic in a nail-biting 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-3 clash. Vekic’s aggressive net play and clutch serving sealed the upset. On the men’s side, Holger Rune (No. 15) exited after a five-set thriller against qualifier Liam Broady, who thrilled home fans with a 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 comeback.
Marathon Matches
Andy Murray rolled back the years in a grueling four-hour battle against Tomas Machac, prevailing 7-6(6), 6-7(3), 6-4, 7-6(4). The two-time Wimbledon champ, visibly emotional, praised the crowd’s support post-match.
(Image: Murray celebrates a pivotal point on Court No. 1.)
In women’s singles, Elina Svitolina edged past Magda Linette 7-5, 6-7(8), 6-3 in a rollercoaster clash featuring 22 aces combined.
Emerging Stars Shine
Mirra Andreeva, 17, continued her meteoric rise, defeating Wang Xinyu 6-4, 6-2 with fearless baseline aggression. Meanwhile, Czech teen Jakub Mensik stunned Alexander Bublik in five sets, marking his first Wimbledon main-draw win.
Brit Watch
Local hopes were split: Katie Boulter advanced in straight sets, but Jack Draper fell to Cameron Norrie in an all-British showdown. Later, Harriet Dart exited after a valiant effort against Elise Mertens.
Doubles Drama
Defending men’s doubles champs Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski survived a scare, winning 10-8 in a fifth-set tiebreak. In mixed doubles, Venus Williams partnered with Jamie Murray, drawing rapturous applause despite a narrow loss.
(Image: Williams and Murray smile during their mixed doubles match.)
Day Four Preview
Thursday’s lineup features Novak Djokovic versus Jacob Fearnley, Iga Świątek taking on Petra Martic, and Emma Raducanu’s second-round clash. With more rain forecast, organizers are prepared for potential delays.
Final Thoughts
Day Three encapsulated Wimbledon’s magic: heartwarming comebacks,Next-gen breakthroughs, and the electric atmosphere only SW19 can provide. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament unfolds!
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