Third-round matches raised the intensity as the battle for places in the second week began to tighten.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in four sets, while Taylor Fritz also advanced and Aryna Sabalenka came through a competitive match against Emma Raducanu. The grass-court demands were becoming clearer, rewarding calm serving, first-strike tennis and strong movement.
Several notable exits in the women’s draw added volatility, including defeats for Madison Keys and Elina Svitolina.
