Fritz and Mpetshi Perricard’s match, by contrast, was at the mercy of the most sacred and strange tradition of them all: the 11 p.m. curfew imposed on a sporting event beamed across the globe. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam with an early bedtime, and the lights go out on time, every time, with no exceptions — almost.

Wimbledon has increased its women's prize money by 11 percent to a record $4.12 million as Grand Slams continue pushing toward gender pay equality

Carlos Alcaraz is a slight favorite to take his third straight Wimbledon crown, while Iga Swiatek has a big edge on Amanda Anisimova.

The two-time defending champion beat the American No. 5 seed in four sets on a sweltering afternoon on Centre Court.