Carlos Alcaraz begins title defence with straight-sets victory on Centre Court

Carlos Alcaraz beat Mark Lajal on day one (John Walton/PA)

Carlos Alcaraz got his Wimbledon title defence off to an encouraging start with a straight-sets victory on Centre Court.

The 21-year-old Spaniard, seeded third this year, beat Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal 7-6 (3) 7-5 6-2 in two hours and 22 minutes.