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.

Aryna Sabalenka did not have things all her own way before moving into the third round at Wimbledon after a 7-6(4), 6-4 victory against Czech opponent Marie Bouzkova.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame a tough test to beat Marie Bouzkova 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 and progress to the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday, avoiding the fate of many of her title rivals. A number of top players exited in the first round at the All England Club,