London: Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion with an insatiable hunger for victory, delivered a masterclass here yesterday, dispatching qualifier Mark Lajal in straight sets, 7-6(3) 7-5 6-2.
Fresh off his triumph at Roland Garros, the 21-year-old Spaniard seamlessly transitioned his electrifying game from clay to grass, dazzling spectators at the esteemed All England Club.






