Alcaraz Made to Sweat but Marches on at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz escapes first-round scare as Fabio Fognini tests his limits

Reigning champion wins 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1Spaniard: ‘I was really nervous at the beginning’Carlos Alcaraz said he was proud to have squeezed into the second round after struggling with his nerves and the heat on Centre Court during his dramatic five-set win against Fabio Fognini on Monday.In searing temperatures, Alcaraz started his pursuit of a third consecutive Wimbledon title by outlasting the veteran Italian 7-5, 6-7 (1), 7-5, 2-6, 6…

Carlos Alcaraz Survives Fabio Fognini Scare To Launch Wimbledon Title Defence

Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare in his Wimbledon opener against Italian veteran Fabio Fognini before coming through in five sets to launch his bid for a third straight title at the All England Club.

Alcaraz made to sweat but marches on at Wimbledon

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz made heavy weather of his opening match at Wimbledon, needing five sets to see off Italian veteran Fabio Fognini on a baking Centre Court.

Wimbledon 2025: Carlos Alcaraz survives five-set scare, Daniil Medvedev crashes out; Aryna Sabalenka cruises

Carlos Alcaraz survived a grueling five-set match against Fabio Fognini to begin his Wimbledon title defense. Aryna Sabalenka started strong, while Daniil Medvedev suffered a shocking first-round exit.

Alcaraz outlasts Fognini, heat in 5 at Wimbledon

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz needed to go through five sets against Fabio Fognini at Wimbledon before winning their first-round match.

Wimbledon: 2-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz needs 5 sets to beat Fabio Fognini in the 1st round

Carlos Alcaraz has needed to go through five sets against Fabio Fognini at Wimbledon before winning their first-round match to start his bid for a third consecutive title at the All England Club