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Andy Murray crashes out as Wimbledon heats up

Temperatures reached up to 29 degrees on court today. (Victoria Jones/PA)
Temperatures reached up to 29 degrees on court today. (Victoria Jones/PA) Temperatures reached up to 29 degrees on court today. (Victoria Jones/PA)

Andy Murray has lost a second round Wimbledon match for only the second time in his career, losing out to Stefanos Tsitsipas in a gruelling final set.

The world number five regained parity against the Scot earlier to set up a decider, with play resuming today after an 11pm curfew last night.

Murray cut a frustrated figure, but battled hard against the Greek. Ultimately, however, the 36-year-old couldn't break his opponent's serve, and lost out 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-7, 4-6. 

British number one Cameron Norrie was also defeated, with American Christopher Eubanks defying his underdog tag.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz had no such issues in working his way past Frenchman Alexandre Muller to progress to the third round.

Despite a straight sets victory, Alcaraz did not have it all his own way against the world number 84, with the match on Centre Court lasting 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Nevertheless, a 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 victory takes him one step closer to glory, as rival Novak Djokovic chases a record-equalling eighth Grand Slam at the iconic venue.

And Alcaraz was satisfied with his performance against the 20-year old, with temperatures reaching 29 degrees at one point.

He said: "It is a beautiful court. I wanted to enjoy every single second and I think I did.

"I am playing well, gaining more experience and getting better with every match I play. Playing here in Wimbledon, it is something special."

In the women's singles, Aryna Sabalenka won the biggest match of the day, as the world number 2 beat Varvara Gracheva.

She lost the opening set, but battled back to avoid an upset and win 2-6 7-5 6-2.

Sabalenka spoke of the importance of the crowd's support, with the Belarusian banned last year due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

She said: "For me it's really important to feel the support.

"I didn't know what to expect from people. After the first match I felt amazing. I was really thankful for all the support."

Meanwhile, Anne Keothavong has backed her fellow Briton Katie Boulter to cause trouble for world number one and defending champion Elena Rybakina.

Keothavong described the third seed Kazakhstani as "vulnerable", and believes that Boulter is a "big game player". The pair face off on Centre Court tomorrow.

At 20:55, Djokovic faces Stan Wawrinka in a third round clash.