Carlos Alcaraz beat Oliver Tarvet in the second-round at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, breaking an amazing Bjorn Borg record in the process
The world number two saw off 733rd-ranked qualifier Tarvet in a high-level second round contest on Centre Court.
Alcaraz broke the 21-year-old Brit six times – twice in each set – as he delivered a much-improved performance from his five-set struggle against Fabio Fognini in round one.
It was a display that reinforced his status as the title favourite. The 22-year-old now holds an impressive 9-0 record against players younger than him.
The Spaniard has won an astounding 30 consecutive matches across Wimbledon and the French Open combined, with his last defeat at either of the European majors coming at Roland Garros in 2023. He won the last two editions of Wimbledon (2023 and 2024) and the French Open (2024 and 2025).
In doing this, Alcaraz has become the youngest man in the Open Era – at 22 years and 56 days – to amass a 30-match win streak at Roland Garros and Wimbledon combined.
The five-time major champion has broken Bjorn Borg’s record, with the legendary Swede having clinched a 30th straight win across the French Open and Wimbledon at the age of 22 years and 356 days.
In his on-court interview, Alcaraz lauded Tarvet’s performance: “First of all, I have to give big credit to Oliver. It’s his second match on the tour. I just love his game to be honest.
“The level he played in the first match on Centre Court, I know it’s really difficult. He showed great tennis.
“I knew at the start that I had to be really focused and try to play my best tennis. I think today I played great tennis. Really happy about my performance. Big credit to him as well.”
Alcaraz’s second round victory was his 20th win in a row, making him the youngest ATP player to earn this many successive wins since a 19-year-old Juan Martin del Potro in 2008.
The two-time defending champion was asked what it was like to be on such an amazing run of form.
“I found the right way I guess,” he added. “I’m trying to enjoy. After every match, when I step on court, I try to enjoy.
“Doesn’t matter if I’m winning or losing. I think that was the key the last two or three months. Having a winning streak, I’m just trying to keep it going. Playing in this tournament and this court, just trying to keep going forward. I think it’s a gift.
“I’m trying to make the most of my time here at Wimbledon, playing in this beautiful atmosphere. Let’s see how far I go.”
