Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Fabio Fognini 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 to advance to the second round at Wimbledon.
• The defending champion battled fluctuating form on Centre Court, relying on iced towels and stepping up decisively in the final set.
• Play in the fifth set was paused when a spectator required medical assistance under sweltering temperatures.
• Alcaraz’s win keeps his bid for a third consecutive Wimbledon title alive, a feat only four men have achieved in the Open Era.
• He will meet British qualifier Oliver Tarvet next, with the local 21-year-old making his Grand Slam main draw debut.