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Kieran Jackson

Carlos Alcaraz scrapes to first round win at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon Fabio Fognini
  • Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won his opening Wimbledon match against an inspired Fabio Fognini in a five-set thriller.
  • Alcaraz displayed erratic and inconsistent play, struggling to find his rhythm throughout the four-and-a-half-hour encounter.
  • Veteran Italian Fognini, playing in his final Wimbledon, pushed Alcaraz to his limits, earning praise from the Spaniard for his talent.
  • The final score was 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1, on the hottest opening day in Wimbledon history.
  • Alcaraz acknowledged that he needs to significantly improve his performance for his upcoming second-round match against British qualifier Oliver Tarvet.

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Carlos Alcaraz stutters to opening Wimbledon win in five-set epic against Fabio Fognini

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