Aryna Sabalenka has come back after being two points from dropping the opening set of her second-round Wimbledon match three times.

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and the end of London's tropical heatwave ensured that a sense of normality returned to the lawns of Wimbledon on Wednesday after two sweat-soaked days of shocks, although Jasmine Paolini's exit meant the surprises did not end.

Coco Gauff has become just the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round at Wimbledon right after winning the championship at the French Open

Gauff produced the defense and toughness that is her hallmark, pushing Yastremska as she got tight when well ahead in the first set. But she said ahead of the tournament that her

But after saving three break points in his opening service game against 733rd-ranked Oliver Tarvet, things got a bit more comfortable for the defending champion, who saw out a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 second-round win over the unheralded University of San Diego star.

In the men’s draw, Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a third consecutive title in SW19, and is also looking to become the second player to win Roland Garros, Queen’s and Wimbledon in the same year. World No 1 Jannik Sinner and British No 1 Jack Draper are the other favourites in the men’s draw.

All eyes are on Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon showdown with British star Dan Evans with the order of play now officially confirmed for day four. Djokovic is continuing his hunt for a historic 25th Grand Slam singles title in SW19 following his opening victory over Alexandre Muller on Tuesday.