US EditionAlcaraz Survives Fognini Scare to Launch Wimbledon Title Defence
- Carlos Alcaraz survived a five-set scare against 38-year-old Fabio Fognini in the Wimbledon 2025 first round on sweltering Centre Court.
- Alcaraz arrived at Wimbledon on an 18-match winning streak, aiming for a third consecutive title and a place among elite champions.
- Despite a fluctuating performance marked by 62 unforced errors, Alcaraz managed to secure important service breaks and fend off several break points, ultimately winning the match in five sets with a final scoreline of 7-5, 6-7 in a tiebreak, 7-5, 2-6, and 6-1.
- Alcaraz expressed his intention to work on aspects of his game that were lacking today, particularly his return and forehand, and emphasized the importance of continuing to enjoy his time at Wimbledon.
- Alcaraz’s victory keeps his perfect record in Grand Slam first rounds intact and sets him to face local qualifier Oliver Tarvet in the next round.
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Fabio takes Carlos to the fifth set and loses only after 4 hours and 37 hours. Standing ovation of the Centrale. The Spanish: "Why do you want to quit?"
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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...
·New Delhi, India
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