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Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Beats Jan-Lennard Struff In Third Round To Extend His Winning Streak

Carlos Alcaraz faced some challenges on Friday at Wimbledon, but he managed to extend his career-best winning streak to 21 matches. The Spaniard narrowly defeated Fabio Fognini in five sets during the first round and encountered difficulties against big-hitting German Jan-Lennard Struff in the third round on Centre Court. Nevertheless, Alcaraz persevered under pressure from Struff, showcasing moments of brilliance on his way to a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory. As a two-time defending champion, Alcaraz aims to become only the fifth man in the Open Era to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles, and he has now won his last 17 matches at this prestigious grass-court event.

Wimbledon Tennis: Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz
Wimbledon Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after beating Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff
Wimbledon Tennis: Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain jumps onto a ledge near the crowd as he tries to chase down a shot from Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany speeds past during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz
Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, right, greets Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany at the net after winning their third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff
Wimbledon 2025: Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain stretches to return to Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz
Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany returns to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff
Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany serves to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz
Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

A ballgirl shield Carlos Alcaraz of Spain from the sun during a change of ends break against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff
Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany returns to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Championships: Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz
Wimbledon Championships: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain falls after returning to Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Championships: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff
Wimbledon Championships: Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany misses a return to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Jan-Lennard Struff vs Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff Wimbledon Tennis Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

The shadow of Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is reflected on the back wall as he plays Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany during a third round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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