Carlos Alcaraz shows true colours with Wimbledon charm offensive despite ending British underdog story
Qualifier Ollie Tarvet saw his SW19 journey ended by the World No.2 who said all the right things after his second round triumph
Carlos Alcaraz was charm personified in front of the Wimbledon crowd as he ended Ollie Tarvet's SW19 journey.
The British qualifier shocked Switzerland's Leandro Riedi in the first round to set up a clash with the two-time Wimbledon champ.
But the Spaniard showed why he is chasing a third successive men's crown at the home of the LTA and had too much for the home crowd hero, winning in straight sets despite Tarvet giving a good account of himself.
It was the 21-year-old's first ever appearance on Centre Court, where Alcaraz ran out a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 victor.
However, he said all the right things in the aftermath and had the crowd eating out if the palm of his hand with his post match comments on them and his opponent.
"First of all I have to give a big congratulations to Oliver," Alcaraz began. "It's his second match on the tour, I just loved his game to be honest, the level he played in the first match on centre court which I know is very difficult.
"He had great tennis and I knew at the beginning that I had to be really focused and play my best tennis. I was really happy with my performance today.
"I'm really grateful for the support I am receiving here after every match, every day and every practice, it’s unbelievable to be honest.
"Playing against someone from here and playing at home is not easy but they were really respectful to me, to the match and to the umpire as well. I love playing in this court and I enjoy it so much."
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