Having wound himself up for this duel with a declaration that he could beat “anybody”, Oliver Tarvet played as if he believed it, treating Carlos Alcaraz almost as just another one of his hitting partners at the University of San Diego.

Oliver Tarvet’s impressive Wimbledon run ended against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Despite the straight-sets loss, the British qualifier showcased real grit and gave the world No. 2 a competitive match from the baseline.

Britain's Oliver Tarvet, ranked 733rd, described his Wimbledon match against Carlos Alcaraz as the "most special day" despite his defeat. The US college student, who won hearts with his tenacious play,