The Wimbledon Championships saw some key events on day three, including matches featuring rising stars Alex de Minaur, Madison Keys, and Daria Kasatkina. De Minaur and Keys were both in the ascendancy in their matches, with De Minaur leading Jaume Munar and Keys ahead against Wang Yafan. Kasatkina, fresh off a win at Eastbourne, dominated her match against Miyazaki, taking the first set 6-0.
Meanwhile, British players Lily Miyazaki and Thanasi Kokkinakis were also in action. Miyazaki struggled against Kasatkina, falling behind 3-0 early in the match. Kokkinakis, known for his marathon matches, faced Lucas Pouille after a five-set win in the first round.
Additionally, the Battles of the Brits were set to take place on Thursday, with Jack Draper facing Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter playing Harriet Dart. These matchups were expected to be highly anticipated as the top-ranked British players went head-to-head in round two.
In other matches, Novak Djokovic was scheduled to play Jacob Fearnley on Centre Court, while Iga Swiatek was set to face Petra Martic. The day promised to be filled with exciting tennis as players competed for a spot in the next round at the prestigious tournament.
Overall, day three at Wimbledon showcased a mix of experienced players and up-and-coming stars, with British players particularly in focus as they aimed to advance in the tournament and make their mark on the grass courts of SW19.
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