US EditionTwo-Time Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Needs 5 Sets to Get Past Fabio Fognini at Wimbledon
- On Monday, June 30, 2025, two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a five-set first-round match against Fabio Fognini at Wimbledon in London.
- Alcaraz faced Fabio Fognini, a 38-year-old Italian veteran competing in his final Wimbledon appearance, who has yet to advance past the third round at this tournament, making for a tough opening match in the intense heat.
- The match featured intense rallies, a 17-minute delay to aid a fan suffering from heat, and set scores of 7-5, 6-7, 7-5, 2-6, 6-1, with Alcaraz breaking down Fognini’s resistance in the final set.
- Alcaraz stated that his main goal at the tournament was to clinch the championship and expressed confidence in his preparation, despite facing a challenging match and difficult conditions.
- Alcaraz’s victory maintains his perfect 18-0 record in first-round Grand Slam matches and sets up a second-round encounter against Britain's 21-year-old qualifier Oliver Tarvet on Wednesday.
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