Carlos Alcaraz vs Oliver Tarvet prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: Wimbledon 2025

Defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz, survived a five-setter scare in the opening round.

Carlos Alcaraz survived a massive scare against Fabio Fognini in the opening round, winning eventually in an unexpected five-set classic. The Spaniard managed to claim the first set despite a solid showing from the Italian, but what followed was series of blunders, shocking forehand misses, and average serving from the two-time winner.

A very uncharacteristic performance from Alcaraz, but he will look to move on from it, dismissing it as a rare blip. Having spent nearly five hours on court, the World No. 2 will hope to rest and recover quickly for his second-round contest, where he would hope for a better outing, and assert his authority and dominate.

Match details

• Tournament: Wimbledon 2025 
• Round: Round 2
• Date: July 2
• Venue: Centre Court, All England Club, London
• Surface: Grass

Preview

Alcaraz’s next opponent is the lowest ranked player competing in Wimbledon 2025. Oliver Tarvet, 21-year-old is currently ranked World No. 733 and is still a college student in San Diego. He navigated his way through the qualifier stages to reach the main draw.

Tarvet defeated two seeded players in the qualifiers to confirm his main draw berth, and took on another qualifier—Leandro Riedi, in the first round. Incredibly, the Brit had not won a single match on the ATP tour level before the Championships, and hence reaching this far is a significant milestone for the local hope.

He now faces the best player in the world, but even Alcaraz looked vulnerable in the opening encounter against Fognini. Tarvet will look to take inspiration from the 38-year-old’s heroics against the Spaniard, and he is certain to be backed by the packed English crowd on centre court. With plenty of drama and entertainment, another thrilling contest is likely.

Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz’s projected path to Wimbledon 2025 final

Form

• Carlos Alcaraz: W-W-W-W-W
• Oliver Tarvet: W-W-W-W-L

Head-to-head record

• Matches: 0
• Alcaraz: 0
• Tarvet: 0

Stats

Carlos Alcaraz

• Alcaraz has a 42-5 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Alcaraz has a 18-2 win-loss record in Wimbledon
• Alcaraz has won 89% of matches played on grass

Oliver Tarvet

• Tarvet has a 12-1 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Tarvet has a 1-0 win-loss record in Wimbledon
• Tarvet has won 75% of matches played on grass

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Carlos Alcaraz vs Oliver Tarvet: Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Tarvet +2500, Alcaraz -10000
• Spread: Tarvet +9.5 (-120), Alcaraz -9.5 (+105)
• Total Games: Over 27.5 (-125), Under 28.5 (-120)
• 1st set winner: Tarvet +700, Alcaraz -1400
• 1st set total games: Over 8.5 (-150), Under 8.5 (+118)

Match prediction

Alcaraz’s shocking first round will provide his upcoming rivals a lot of confidence. They would be hoping to induce more errors from the Spaniard’s racquet, and while it’s going to be a tall task for the inexperienced Tarvet, the 21-year-old will have the backing of the crowd and is expected to give it his all.

Even winning a set for the local hope, against the five-time Grand Slam champion would be a stunning achievement, but it is unlikely for Alcaraz to have another off-day on court.

Result: Carlos Alcaraz to win in four sets. 

Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Carlos Alcaraz vs Oliver Tarvet, men’s singles round 2 match at Wimbledon 2025?

In India, the second-round clash between Alcaraz and Tarvet will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed via JioHotstar. In the UK, coverage is available for free on BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer. In the USA, the match airs across ESPN, Tennis Channel, ABC, and streams on ESPN+. Full broadcast details here

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