Carlos Alcaraz was Wimbledon's marathon man as he outlasted American Frances Tiafoe 5-7 6-2 4-6 7-6 (2) 6-2 in a five-set Centre Court classic.
Carlos Alcaraz survived a first-set wobble before racing into the Wimbledon third round following a 7-6 (5) 6-2 6-2 against Aleksandar Vukic.
Carlos Alcaraz got his Wimbledon title defence off to an encouraging start with a 7-6 (3) 7-5 6-2 victory against Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal on Centre Court.
The men's singles tournament at Wimbledon is the most open for 20 years, according to world number four Alexander Zverev.
Novak Djokovic appears to have recovered from the injury that threatened to keep him out of Wimbledon, while Andy Murray has been given an extra day to try and recover.
The sands of time have drifted dramatically in the world of men's tennis since Carlos Alcaraz lifted his second grand slam title at Wimbledon last year.