Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faced a tough first-round match at Wimbledon, battling over 4 1/2 hours against Fabio Fognini before winning 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1. Alcaraz, 22, a five-time Grand Slam champion, struggled with multiple double faults and unforced errors throughout the match. Fognini, 38, who plans to retire, played resiliently despite his lower ranking and lack of recent success. This match marked the first time a reigning men's champion had to endure five sets in a first-round match since 2003.
In a gripping first-round Wimbledon match, two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz struggled but ultimately triumphed over longtime rival Fabio Fognini, extending his winning streak.
Alcaraz faced 21 break points and made more unforced errors than winners, but his resilience led him to victory after an exhausting five-set battle.
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