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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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