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Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz survives Fabio Fognini scare; reaches second round
Updated On: 01 July, 2025 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Carlos Alcaraz will be aiming to join Bjorn Borg to become the second man in the game's history to win the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double in consecutive years. In a topsy-turvy battle, which featured first-class shotmaking, Alcaraz showed his trademark grit to triumph on the hottest opening day
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Spain`s Carlos Alcaraz plays a backhand return to Italy`s Fabio Fognini during their men`s singles first round tennis match on the first day of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London. Pic/AFP
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious on the opening day of Wimbledon 2025 against Italy's Fabio Fognini in an intense five-set match at the All England Club.
With this victory, the Spaniard has reached the second round of the men's singles of Wimbledon 2025.
Carlos Alcaraz, the World No 2 and French Open 2025 winner, overcame the veteran Italian 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 amid the intense London heat in four hours and 37 minutes.
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